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  1. LPN to RN Bridge, Best program near Tampa

    badphish replied to Rshells's topic in Florida Nursing

    Polk State College Transition Program in Lakeland. I just graduated. I'm a paramedic to RN, but majority of Class was LPNs. they take application packets in April for August start date. The First...

  2. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    badphish replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Myself and 8 others from my class have taken the NCLEX have gotten the good popup and passed, confirmed 24 hours later by the official results on our Nurse board. 14 of my class have taken the...

  3. which kind of nike shox?

    badphish replied to file03's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i just ordered a pair of Nike Shox TL3 from China (black with red) Will let you all know how they are. 69.99 with

  4. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    badphish replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    choked, kicked, punched, bit, scratched and spit

  5. Attacking a Doctor Makes News; Attacking a Nurse is Business As Usual

    badphish replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our main station was basically unlocked and unprotected in the evening for years. We complained to management over and over. now they have keypad entry. they promise keyless badge entry soon but...

  6. Attacking a Doctor Makes News; Attacking a Nurse is Business As Usual

    badphish replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Highlights of the Bureau of Justice Statistics Special Report on Violence in the Workplace, 1993-1999 An average of 429,100 nurses per year reported that they were victims of violent crimes in the...

  7. Dreams of Becoming an ER Nurse Fading.

    badphish replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in Emergency

    I'm a New Grad RN. And I start my ER position at a hospital seeking Magnet status. I know most of the nurse there because I'm a paramedic that transports their often. They know me and know my work...

  8. Becoming an Army Nurse

    badphish replied to bpjb's topic in General Nursing

    1. I'm a 20 year Retired Army veteran. Enlisted. 2. If you want to be an Army Nurse. Then don't enlist as an enlisted person. 4 year degree first then in as officer. Take above advise. Seek out...

  9. Heated debate between Civilian ED RN and FMF Hospital Corpsman.

    badphish replied to testing109's topic in Emergency

    As a 20 year Retired Army Medic you don't owe me a damn thing. I volunteered for the Army. I got to do a lot of real cool things that Nurses, and Paramedics would never get to do. I went to...

  10. Inept New Grads?

    badphish replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

    As A New Grad and New ER Nurse I'm a lil insulted. Don't lump everyone together pls. I used to think it was wrong for someon to go straight from EMT school to Paramedic School then I got the Best...

  11. Rules for the ER (long)

    badphish replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    So you have no Emergency medical/medical background? Right? Yes there are Nasty Nurses, THere are Nasty checkout cashiers, servers, Doctors, X-ray techs, Paramedics, FireFighters (gasp!), police...

  12. Rules for the ER (long)

    badphish replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    In the wise words of SGT Hulka " Lighten up

  13. Rules for the ER (long)

    badphish replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    it's funny how they are quick to blame the RN for their near death, pain, etc. While the Docs get the praise when things go well. So you weren't saved by those same nurses from near death

  14. Anyone a new grad working at FLorida Hospital or Orlando Health?

    badphish replied to Renee4christ's topic in Florida Nursing

    Molly r u trying to be a nurse or an MD. I'm not clear. If RN then I think working is a benefit over a high GPA. Most higher learning doesn't look at your nursing course in computing your GPA....

  15. Pay rate for Florida Hospital in Orlando

    badphish replied to extreme's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was in the ED at FH-orlando dropping off patient and saw many techs. Is it the floors that lost

  16. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    badphish replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry u didnt pass. Have you taken a review course? Here is what I studied to pass. I skimmed the Kaplan RN course book, I took tons of quizzes from saunders and mosby, I also really like the...

  17. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    badphish replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Update I did the PVT after finishing the NCLEX (75 questions in less than 60 mins) I waited till the Pearsonvue page showed that my test had been delivered to the board (1-2 hours). The next morning...

  18. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    badphish replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    took the NCLEX today got the contact your bord pop up after going all way thru reregistration info, never made it to crdit card. 75 questions yeah i'm feeling real good trick has worked for 4 other...

  19. Need a good ICU book

    badphish replied to erinnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Mark I love your FAQs they have got me through my last semester of the Paramedic to RN bridge program. Thnx bunches

  20. OB and Ped's clinicals in Jan - any prep advice?

    badphish replied to jlynn2303's topic in General Students

    Chocobean you sound like someone new to nursing. I've been a paramedic forever and I'm dreading OB Peds rotation. Though I worked gyn and peds (outpatient) in my army days. Be careful what you wish...

  21. Higher % of Males in Accelerated Programs?

    badphish replied to Tozz's topic in Male Nursing Students

    in my transition program (bridge) LPN/Paramedic/RT/ to ADN we have 12 males out of 58. Most of it are in it because of the better opportunities, better pay, and better hours. Us paramedics work 24...

  22. "Para-nursing"

    badphish replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    no more so than x-ray tech, or pharmacy tech. I'm a Para-medic. I would suggest you google these jobs to see what they do. your going to need their help as a Nurse. We are all on the same

  23. Pre-Reqs Online?

    badphish replied to raebabelvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i got an "A" so it was good for me. i reccomend you register as early as possible, it fills up quick. also if you havnt attended SPC before get your stuff transfered over early, i played email tag...

  24. Paramedic to RN Bridge Program???

    badphish replied to brobe1's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Im not sure of any online Medic to RN programs, I think u r right on track there are 5 or people I know right now going thru the bridge program, i know 8 others that completed it, though 1 is still...

  25. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    badphish replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Swirly Im here in orlando as well. What hospital do you work at? I work as a paramedic on the west side of orange county, i start nursing school in 2 weeks. dont forget they are building a new...