FLFutureNurse18

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1. LPN Salary

   FLFutureNurse18 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I've been wanting to get into nursing for years. I made the wrong decision to get into teaching! One thing holding me back is how long it will take to get an RN, and the pre-req classes weren't...

2. Does anyone have a Bachelors and still pursuing LPN??

   FLFutureNurse18 replied to Ling07's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Don't feel bad about it. I have a BS in education (big mistake!) but oh well, who knew I'd only get to teach for 2 years and then get laid off? I could spend a year doing pre-reqs, and, if by some...

3. UCF accelerated program in Orlando?

   FLFutureNurse18 replied to nursestudent12's topic in Florida Nursing

   thanks jcarlisle6, that's good news for me! :yeah:congrats to all who are going to

4. UCF accelerated program in Orlando?

   FLFutureNurse18 replied to nursestudent12's topic in Florida Nursing

   I have a question about UCF since I'm looking at them for a ABSN. Did you take intro to chem or do they want general chem as the chemistry requirement? When I get closer I'll call and ask, but it'd be...

5. Nursing or radiography?

   FLFutureNurse18 replied to FLFutureNurse18's topic in Florida Nursing

   I've seen postings here about hospitals having hiring freezes/new nurses are having a hard time finding positions. I want to make the best choice for a long-lasting career in

6. Nursing or radiography?

   FLFutureNurse18 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

   Hello, I'm working on pre-reqs for nursing, and it seems the shortage is over in FL based on the postings here. I really want to stay in FL and work in the medical field, so I'm wondering if I should...

7. Keiser University RN Program

   FLFutureNurse18 replied to RNStudent78's topic in Florida Nursing

   To Nurztob, The one I'm looking at has provisional accredidation. That's why at the bottom of the page it implies that other universities won't accept its courses. That's why I'm wary of Keiser. I...

8. Keiser University RN Program

   FLFutureNurse18 replied to RNStudent78's topic in Florida Nursing

   I've heard they're no accredited, which means your degree won't be "real" as in other colleges won't accept it if you want to move to a BSN or MSN someday. As long as you pass the exam, I think you'll...

9. Hospital-based programs in FL?

   FLFutureNurse18 replied to FLFutureNurse18's topic in Florida Nursing

   We're facing multi-million dollar budget cuts. Manatee County had a 180 layoffs last year I was told. I'm in Sarasota and we've been told about 200 positions will be cut, so that means we're probably...

10. Hospital-based programs in FL?

    FLFutureNurse18 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi, I'm an about-to-be-laid-off elementary teacher in FL due to budget cuts, not job performance. Anyway, I'm looking at it as a positive event: I finally can become a nurse! But I'm really sick of...

11. Help! Working full time: which nursing school?

    FLFutureNurse18 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, I'm currently working a decent paying day job as a teacher (making almost $40,000), so quitting for nursing school is not an option, especially since I'd never get back in given the economy...