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  1. FSCJ Fall 2010 ACCEPTED

    FLmomof5 replied to MLTinJAX's topic in Florida Nursing

    Grading scale: 93-100 A, 86-92 B, 80-85 C, below 80 F THERE IS NO ROUNDING! If you get a 79.999, you will fail. Twice I receive a grade of B when my course average was 92.xx% After 4 terms, I can...

  2. Age limits/requirements

    FLmomof5 replied to AOX4RN's topic in Government, Military

    Actually the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard accept ADN's as

  3. FSCJ Fall 2010 ACCEPTED

    FLmomof5 replied to MLTinJAX's topic in Florida Nursing

    You will not know until

  4. Fccj Fall 2010 LPN

    FLmomof5 replied to Nurse Meek Meek's topic in General Nursing

    Call the nursing office and

  5. Hesi Exit Exam-RN exit exam

    FLmomof5 replied to MaresRN2B's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Our school had a 3 day review (8 hours ea day) taught by HESI folks. It helps on test taking strategies. Honestly, besides this review, I didn't study. (I work FT and really was too exhausted.) I...

  6. Why are Florida RNs paid so low?

    FLmomof5 replied to gerryNYC's topic in Florida Nursing

    :yeah:To the OP can you say "bayside"? I KNOW Queens. I graduated from St. Francis Prep. Fact is...comparing here to there is apples and oranges. Craigslist.... QUEENS - Astoria...2BR 2BA = $2250 or...

  7. Single parents starting NS....Stories please!!

    FLmomof5 replied to reeta116's topic in General Students

    I was a single mom of 5 when I started pre-reqs. I did all my pre-reqs online. I am now in my last term of NS (finish in 3 weeks!!!) I am re-married, but my hubby is deployed to Afghanistan and my...

  8. Nursing Students or Student Nurses

    FLmomof5 replied to Anoetos's topic in General Students

    In our school they explained it like this..... If you tell a patient that you are a nursing student...the word they hear is STUDENT and they are more anxious about your care. If you state that you...

  9. Seriously...

    FLmomof5 replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to voice my opinion from a different angle.... Do you recall a common term "frequent flier?" These patients, the elderly, and chronic diseases are what you most commonly see on a med-surg...

  10. FSCJ Fall 2010 ACCEPTED

    FLmomof5 replied to MLTinJAX's topic in Florida Nursing

    We had an "unemployed" (homemaker) whose husband was a pilot who qualified. GO! Next time you might speak to the correct person. ALSO, go in person to FA office and tell them about your situation....

  11. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    FLmomof5 replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was 16 yrs old....(innocent) and I was in for a physical. The phlebotomist looked at my arm and said,"you have BEAUTIFUL veins!" I thought he was weird! LOL.... I get it now! My veins are...

  12. FSCJ Fall 2010 ACCEPTED

    FLmomof5 replied to MLTinJAX's topic in Florida Nursing

    Get to the worksource office ASAP! They will pay for so much for you!!!!! It has been a godsend for so many of

  13. FCCJ/FSCJ Fall 2010 Hopefuls

    FLmomof5 replied to FCCJFall2010Hopeful's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congratulations to all those accepted!!!!! :clpty::dancgrp:*wine:anpom::hpygrp: It seems so long ago when I was stalking the mailman...... NS will challenge you and exhaust you and it will be over...

  14. Is this even possible while in nursing school?

    FLmomof5 replied to Malory371's topic in General Students

    Simple reply.....then I would have a great chance at failing NS. NS will get me a paycheck. Cheerleading wont. Your mother might not understand just how competitive and difficult NS is. I didn't!!!! I...

  15. Is this even possible while in nursing school?

    FLmomof5 replied to Malory371's topic in General Students

    That depends on many factors....native intelligence, no need for sleep, discipline to study when you REALLY want to see BF on and on. I would suspect MOST NS would tell you that it is unlikely that...

  16. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    FLmomof5 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Changed my mind about opining on

  17. Things you'd like to say to your clinical instructors

    FLmomof5 replied to Tyler77's topic in General Students

    Thank you for being the kind of instructors that other NS wish they had!!! You have taught me so much, pushed me when I needed to be pushed, encouraged me, congratulated me and never had an ill word...

  18. ANG nursing

    FLmomof5 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Ok....I was just doing some research on going ANG.... History: 48 yrs old USAF 1984 - 1987 (1st LT over 3) BEEE degree (Satellite Ops Officer) [2 yrs 11 mo 11 days] Separated as Married - dependency...

  19. Pt.s threatening bad feedback on customer service surveys

    FLmomof5 replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Since I am NOT there yet.... (graduate in Aug) please pardon me if this would be off-base.... But how about: Nurse Notes 07/16/10 1600 Pt reqested (insert unreasonable request here). Informed pt that...

  20. pre-nursing student from laguardia cc

    FLmomof5 replied to marcee1108's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why don't you go to tab = region and scroll down to NY...you might get more info from those in your area if you post it

  21. Why are Florida RNs paid so low?

    FLmomof5 replied to gerryNYC's topic in Florida Nursing

    I believe that unless you are talking Miami, you have been misinformed about the COL here. My brother is a NYC nurse as well and he makes 6 figures.....but his Manhattan apt (2 BR small sq ft) was...

  22. How is the FCCJ/FSCJ RN program?

    FLmomof5 replied to ljonm's topic in Florida Nursing

    It seems so secretive and it shouldn't be! I graduate in Aug! YEAH!!!!! I am ready to be done! As far as being fearful of sticking someone with a needle...it didn't bother me until my first IV....

  23. Torn about nursing school

    FLmomof5 replied to ChrissyM82's topic in General Students

    I agree with attempting to go to other programs. I attend FSCJ.....and FLWorksource pays all my tuition, books, fees, uniforms, Kaplan NCLEX review, Evolve NCLEX review, Cost of NCLEX *and* ACLS!!!!!...

  24. How is fatigues related to anemia? briefly explain the psychological & spiritual effe

    FLmomof5 replied to treeztuhn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We weren't attacking you. Many of us did or are doing our nursing school work on our own. You learn more that way. There have been many posts throughout the years which basically said: "Here's my...

  25. Call me crazy, but...ZOMG School!

    FLmomof5 replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in General Students

    I have 5 weeks until graduation! I just can't wait for this to be