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  1. Orange county SCC or VCC?

    luv4nursing replied to paulinek34's topic in Florida Nursing

    thats great, coco! best of luck to you! they have rn to bsn at ucf and they also have one at st petersburg college im looking into thats online. cant beat an online bsn @ community college prices!...

  2. So, are you working?

    luv4nursing posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I went to orientation today for my bridge program which will start in January and it blew my mind....I feel dizzy....lol. I am curious to know if most of u guys are working thru the bridge program...

  3. So, are you working?

    luv4nursing replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN to RN

    I understand what you mean...many are telling me I cant do it as well, but I think it may be more stressful to take the cut in hours/pay than to just grin and bear it lol. My program is online except...

  4. How Did a BSN Help Your Career (Or Not)

    luv4nursing replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    Im an LPN starting the LPN to RN bridge in a couple of weeks. Once I graduate in December, I hope to immediately start the RN to BSN program. There is a community college a couple of hours away...

  5. Interested in Pursuing Case Management

    luv4nursing posted a topic in Case Management

    Hello all, Im currently an LPN working in peds home health. I am starting the LPN to RN bridge in January and should graduate December 07. I plan to pursue my BSN after that. I have become very...

  6. Just starting and I need HELP pleaseeee !

    luv4nursing replied to tdaddysbug's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    sunny, you are very resourceful, so I was wondering if u have any suggestions for locating ASN to MSN programs. I would prefer one that awards a BSN when u reach that level, but either way I am...

  7. student to be

    luv4nursing replied to soon2blpnmarie's topic in Florida Nursing

    keep in mind the school doesnt necessarily have to be accredited (by the NLNAC-national league of nursing accreditation committee)...but it does need to be on the list of schools busylady posted above...

  8. want to work in clinic-mom and baby

    luv4nursing replied to Daun's topic in Nursing Career

    you should look into becoming a doula and/or child birth educator. these certifications should help you be able to do the type of work you are looking for. here are some resources ive come across:...

  9. LPN vs. RN

    luv4nursing replied to mammaoftwo's topic in Nursing Career

    Good luck! And I strongly suggest sending in the application NOW or ASAP bc many times the date of application is taken into consideration. Take care and keep us

  10. Baby Steps to a goal of becoming a Nurse Midwife?

    luv4nursing replied to DesertRain's topic in Nursing Career

    I just wanted to say thank you for posting this great information. I am interested in pursuing this path as well. Im an LPN completing my RN and would like to be an OB nurse and most likely become a...

  11. Orange county SCC or VCC?

    luv4nursing replied to paulinek34's topic in Florida Nursing

    coco, it was rough going thru the day program bc it was like a full time job. i worked mainly on the weekends. they do have a part time night program too. i believe its from 4pm to 9pm. do u work in...

  12. LVN School Accreditations QUESTION

    luv4nursing replied to InsightfulNurse2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My LPN program was regionally but not nationally accredited and its approved by the FL board of nursing. I believe what is being spoken of above refers to the science courses taught in LPN school...

  13. Tampa/W. Coast Students Roll Call!

    luv4nursing replied to Nashima's topic in Florida Nursing

    Does anyone know anything about St. Petersberg College's online ASN to BSN program that they recently started? Id love to hear

  14. ASN to BSN and ASN to MSN Programs

    luv4nursing replied to luv4nursing's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks, Mike....Ill look into those

  15. ASN to BSN and ASN to MSN Programs

    luv4nursing posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Im interested in locating these type of programs in Central FL but Im curious as to how competitive it is to get in. At UCF there is an ASN to MSN program... The minimum gpa is 3.0 but I know thats...

  16. Orange county SCC or VCC?

    luv4nursing replied to paulinek34's topic in Florida Nursing

    When we were in clinical at O Tech, they had the techs on the floor doing blood sugars, drawing blood, ekgs, I even heard they can put in catheters with a certain training or something. I dont even...

  17. This can not possible be true!

    luv4nursing replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I do two 16s back to back, I will normally go straight home and straight to bed, sleep 6 hrs, wake up, eat, and go back to work. I normally do 3p to 7a when I do 16s. I only live down the street...

  18. LPN trying to get into Dialysis

    luv4nursing replied to sugah-dumplin's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know for a fact that Davita in FL will hire u and train you. As a matter of fact someone on this board posted from there saying so...they were recruiting. Get in touch with them, they sound like a...

  19. LPN vs. RN

    luv4nursing replied to mammaoftwo's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with Tweety. Im an LPN and Im getting ready to start the LPN to RN bridge program in a couple of weeks. I have no regrets from getting my LPN, as a matter of fact it was the biggest step Ive...

  20. Florida Roll Call ......

    luv4nursing replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ok, calm down first of all Just because it isnt accredited (by NLN) doesnt mean it isnt approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. As long as it is approved by the FL board of nursing you should be...

  21. Orange county SCC or VCC?

    luv4nursing replied to paulinek34's topic in Florida Nursing

    No problem! LTC/ALFs are Long Term Care (nursing homes) and Assisted Living Facilities. I hear Assisting Living is an easy job. How cool, I also want to work in mother baby and/or L&D! It was my...

  22. Drug classifications

    luv4nursing replied to MysticalFelicity's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do u happen to know what these cards are called and who makes them? I would love to purchase

  23. assertiveness??

    luv4nursing replied to hope4thebest's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have always had a problem with assertiveness and now it is more important than ever to work on it. I tend to avoid confrontation, so I have problems speaking up for myself. For example, if Im being...

  24. Orange county SCC or VCC?

    luv4nursing replied to paulinek34's topic in Florida Nursing

    Sounds like a plan! Awesome! There are lots of home health agencies (pediatrics and adults) and they will hire you as a new grad LPN. I love working in home health, sometimes I feel like Im not...

  25. Orange county SCC or VCC?

    luv4nursing replied to paulinek34's topic in Florida Nursing

    This is a good point and you are right. It is difficult to get a job in the hospital as an LPN unless u have HOSPITAL experience which basically means you would have to have been an LPN since back in...