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  1. FCCJ/FSCJ Fall 2010 Hopefuls

    FLmomof5 replied to FCCJFall2010Hopeful's topic in Florida Nursing

    that was me. i had 217, however, folks did get accepted with less than 200 pts. i don't know exactly what their points were at this point in ns. it is tougher to get into n/w because there are only...

  2. FCCJ/FSCJ Fall 2010 Hopefuls

    FLmomof5 replied to FCCJFall2010Hopeful's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you are asking GPA, this isn't measured. It is measured by points. If you read the whole thread you will find many places where the number of points are discussed. It is usually low

  3. FCCJ/FSCJ Fall 2010 Hopefuls

    FLmomof5 replied to FCCJFall2010Hopeful's topic in Florida Nursing

    With 202 pts you should have no

  4. Accepted FSCJ Summer 2010 Students

    FLmomof5 replied to mistimartin's topic in Florida Nursing

    What we found is that the study guides took a lot of work and usually have nothing to do with the test. I would focus on PP's and the

  5. FCCJ/FSCJ Fall 2010 Hopefuls

    FLmomof5 replied to FCCJFall2010Hopeful's topic in Florida Nursing

    They will take the highest points from each section. If your highest for 1 section is on test 1 and another section on test 2, turn them both in. If all of the high scores are on one, you only need...

  6. Any former Marine grunts going into nursing?

    FLmomof5 replied to devildog0311's topic in Male Nursing Students

    FLMom.... USAF. FLMom DD..... USArmy combat medic. We have an airline pilot in my class and 2 EMTs. 1/4 of my class are males, most above the age of 30! Go for it! Hoorah! Semper

  7. Just took Boards May 2010

    FLmomof5 replied to mrsmom79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No....I haven't done the trick yet....I am in my final semester, but I have checked out that thread and there is enough empirical evidence to support the

  8. Working during school?

    FLmomof5 replied to StangGang92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been working FT throughout NS. I have to! I have to pay the bills. Anyway, I would normally recommend that students that don't have to work....don't. But the reality of it is that there is a...

  9. Just took Boards May 2010

    FLmomof5 replied to mrsmom79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Go to the NCLEX forum. It is all there....a few thousand posts on the validity of the "trick". You don't pay again. If it gives you the pay window, you

  10. ADN or BSN? What would you do if you were me?

    FLmomof5 replied to chg05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am sure you have heard that getting into nursing school is highly competitive. I would talk to an advisor at both schools. Find out where you fall in the competition of the class most recently...

  11. FCCJ/FSCJ Fall 2010 Hopefuls

    FLmomof5 replied to FCCJFall2010Hopeful's topic in Florida Nursing

    The NAT score is printed as soon as you are finished with the

  12. I am in desperate need of opinions as to what your priority in this case would be.

    FLmomof5 replied to dietsprite's topic in General Students

    Something you also need to consider.... Anorexia is a medical diagnosis that has not been made. You cannot make that diagnosis (even though it seems "obvious"). We only utilize a Nursing Diagnosis....

  13. I am in desperate need of opinions as to what your priority in this case would be.

    FLmomof5 replied to dietsprite's topic in General Students

    Maslow tells you that her nutritional imbalance is the highest priority. While it is true you cannot "cure" the situation without addressing her emotional deficit, the reality is that she is a risk...

  14. please give me motivation

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

    Many community college nursing programs only count the core pre-reqs when they determine acceptance. (Mine does) I am not in Houston, so I have no idea what is avail there. (Look above. See the...

  15. FCCJ/FSCJ Fall 2010 Hopefuls

    FLmomof5 replied to FCCJFall2010Hopeful's topic in Florida Nursing

    True, but if you are denied by Baptist....that includes Wolfson's...and that is the ONLY Peds site. That is why Baptist is the one that has major

  16. FCSJ fka FCCJ-Points you had when you applied for Nursing

    FLmomof5 replied to patientlywaitinagain's topic in Florida Nursing

    I had 107 pts for courses and 110 for the NAT for a total of 217. I only applied

  17. Florida BON - Criminal Charges

    FLmomof5 replied to newhope2009's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It changed this year. We were required to sign a document acknowledging that we have been informed of the change. It is true. You cannot become a nurse (or any other licensed medical professional)...

  18. Accepted FSCJ Summer 2010 Students

    FLmomof5 replied to mistimartin's topic in Florida Nursing

    Not to sound like a smart aleck, but....welcome to Nursing School! Believe it or not, most of us felt overwhelmed. Just keep your eye on the goal. You can do

  19. FCCJ/FSCJ Fall 2010 Hopefuls

    FLmomof5 replied to FCCJFall2010Hopeful's topic in Florida Nursing

    It

  20. Do you remember???

    FLmomof5 replied to K nurse-one-day's topic in General Students

    I stalked the mailbox for weeks! We all posted daily on whether or not we actually got anything. Then....it came in EMAIL form! GEEZ!!!! I was accepted and overjoyed, but the truth is my points...

  21. LPN Grad (Army) HELP I can't seem to find a job after applying at several hospitals?

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

    My daughter was a combat medic. She got out at the end of her first committment (now in reserves). She got a job as an MA in a Urgent Care clinic while she is a pre-nursing student. You might want...

  22. best decision based on circumstances...

    FLmomof5 replied to seriouslyserious's topic in General Nursing

    For me, I took the ADN route. I am starting my final term today! I will graduate in Aug. I plan on going further, but I will be honest.....after working FT and going to school FT, I am EXHAUSTED! I...

  23. Cross Post: Accepting Job Offer while Pregnant

    FLmomof5 replied to Mary C's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't show until well advanced into my pregnancies. I had a job interview when I was 6 months pregnant and did not tell the interviewer. (BTW, it is against the law for them to ask!) I was...

  24. difference between a Graduate Nurse and an experienced Nurse...

    FLmomof5 replied to Michelle.'s topic in Nursing Humor

    Wow. Talk about PC gone crazy! Some people just can't take a joke. I think this is HILARIOUS! (4th term

  25. union vs. non union

    FLmomof5 replied to mswim's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I wouldn't say that is why CA nurses are so well paid....I think it has a lot to do with cost of living! When my brother left W. Hollywood, his ancient 2BR house was sold for $750K! That is obscene!...