Duttygal86

Duttygal86 BSN, RN

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  1. HRSA 2014-2015 Nurse Corps Scholarship

    Duttygal86 replied to catri2007's topic in School, College Programs

    Yup, I got my email rejection letter this

  2. Some of Us Are Trying to Help You...

    Duttygal86 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ditto. In my program we can't so much as pass a Tylenol without the visual oversight of our

  3. OMG, is it only the second day of nursing school????

    Duttygal86 replied to SeattleJess's topic in General Students

    I have A&P, Fundamentals, Health Assessment and Nutrition this semester. Even the stronger students are freaking out about the amount of reading required (13 chapters for one test!) ....and we...

  4. BSN NEW GRAD

    Duttygal86 replied to ShaunaJaNae777's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would say the cost of living in Orlando, Tampa and Miami (especially Miami) is equal to or greater than Chicago. Costs in Orlando have skyrocketed recently. So, I wouldn't tell OP that the lower...

  5. Cultural assignment

    Duttygal86 replied to sabita143's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    @kbrn2002. I am actually a student (BSN) I came down here to go to school because there is no waiting list, and its fully accredited(U.S.). We have been having some interesting conversations in...

  6. Cultural assignment

    Duttygal86 replied to sabita143's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I live in the Caribbean (From the states originally) so maybe I can help you a little with the whole culture thing (I am not going into womens/mens roles because I can not be objective - my view of...

  7. HRSA 2014-2015 Nurse Corps Scholarship

    Duttygal86 replied to catri2007's topic in School, College Programs

    Thanks Nixonk! How long ago was it that you received the initial congratulations

  8. HRSA 2014-2015 Nurse Corps Scholarship

    Duttygal86 replied to catri2007's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm pretty sure that Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have the same reviewer. If anyone in this region has been awarded the scholarship could you please advise? No one from the VI has...

  9. Nursing book bag..help!

    Duttygal86 replied to NURSEY92's topic in General Students

    I am looking for a book bag as well. My commute involves a lot of uphill walking :-( All these books are for only 2 of my

  10. Managing money and student loans

    Duttygal86 replied to Jfulton006's topic in General Students

    Have you considered working for the Indian Health Service? They will pay 20K a year towards your loans? Also, the military will do loan repayment, and sometimes the VA will do loan repayment if you...

  11. Advice me!!

    Duttygal86 replied to chanygold's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I am going to venture and guess that those are College Alegbra & Chemistry (into) not Organic Chem? I took both at the same time and I am ABSOLUTELY dreadful at math (In fact - I am taking a...

  12. Already got hw!!!

    Duttygal86 replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

    I attend the University of the Virgin Islands (yes- it's FULLY accredited- yes, in America:yes:) Anywho, we got an email for around 100 pages from our Fundamentals Professor about a week ago. Then,...

  13. LPN or RN can't decide were to go!

    Duttygal86 replied to DMAC1103's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since your in LV, and you already have some/most of your pre-reqs done, I would go straight into a BSN program. I used to live in LV and it is a tough market for nurses. I would only recommend people...

  14. Relocating for Nursing School?

    Duttygal86 replied to birdie_blue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Apply to the University of the Virgin Islands! It is an accredited, U.S. Institution. The next class does not start until next January. There is no wait, and not too much competition. However, island...

  15. Is my nursing school too selective?

    Duttygal86 replied to aquamoon713's topic in General Students

    I am confused, a few people have said that they had people "transfer in" or "add in" I would assume this was after the point clinicals had started? I thought it was rare for nursing credits to...

  16. Nursing in USVI

    Duttygal86 replied to Aleonard13's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    The hospital does hire new grads from the local BSN program here on STT. Other than that it is mostly locals and travel nurses. I don't think it would be a good environment for a new grad from the...

  17. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    Duttygal86 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I see alot of people are in the same boat as me! Im 27 and I have been accepted into a BSN program starting Jan 2014! I will be 30 when I graduate. Prior to this I was an Auditor for Medicare, and I...

  18. Driving an hour to school there and back

    Duttygal86 replied to SarahStoddard14's topic in General Students

    I travel from one island to another, 4 hours round trip to get to school & I have a kid. And I depend on public transportation 2/3 of the way.You will be

  19. Hate being an RN

    Duttygal86 replied to MILOBRI's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OP - Might I suggest working for a Health Insurance Company as a nurse auditor/reviewer? I was a Medicare Research Analyst and decided to go back and finish my BSN, because I saw how the nurses were...

  20. Question about Nursing

    Duttygal86 replied to Duttygal86's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply! I really appreciate it! You are all so

  21. Question about Nursing

    Duttygal86 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey All! I wanted to ask for other peoples advice. I Moved home in order to go to Nursing school.(needed assistance with childcare) I got a job in Registration (ER) at the local hospital. I started...

  22. LPN pay in Orlando

    Duttygal86 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Just a question, what are entry level LPN's making in the Orlando area for LTC? If anyone knows what the pay is like in Lake County i would appreciate that too, as I might move back home (to LC) after...

  23. LPN pay in Orlando

    Duttygal86 replied to Duttygal86's topic in Florida Nursing

    oh I grew up in Eustis! The 33rd street jail, is reallly on John Young Parkway in Orlando. You need to go to

  24. LPN pay in Orlando

    Duttygal86 replied to Duttygal86's topic in Florida Nursing

    thanks for the reply, did you try the jail on 33rd street? I think they start off at 19.00, try the state website for LPN jobs in jails,

  25. LPN pay in Orlando

    Duttygal86 replied to Duttygal86's topic in Florida Nursing

    ok if anyone has a guestimate....lol I would apreciate