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  1. Valencia College Spring 2016

    ajjones1322 replied to FutureCRNA93's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would like to know if that lab schedule 9-4 is specific to the concurrent program. The Nursing I listed on the course list gives 9-12 and 9-12:30. I'd like to plan in advance for work purposes....

  2. Why would nurses voluntarily sign up at for profit schools?

    ajjones1322 replied to RNdynamic's topic in School, College Programs

    Actually the question, as indicated by thread title, is at heart about people choosing for profit institutions. The answer, as others have provided to you, is that we often work far harder at these...

  3. Why would nurses voluntarily sign up at for profit schools?

    ajjones1322 replied to RNdynamic's topic in School, College Programs

    I attended UI Urbana undergrad. Grad school at Columbia in Chicago. Moved to Orlando and started working for University of Phoenix. Graduated with the MHA. And as part of my severance from lay off I...

  4. New Student Loans Rules

    ajjones1322 replied to TNT365's topic in General Students

    A lot of schools are coming up with new rules based on credits. They know a lot of people are returning to school and this is the way they keep the MONEY with the people THEY FEEL really need it. I...

  5. School Interview: Relax. Your Past Won't Haunt You.

    ajjones1322 replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

    I have never been arrested in my life. I still ran a background check on myself last month. I am applying to schools this

  6. Paying for Course syllabus?

    ajjones1322 replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students

    I have been attending colleges since 1997 and I have never paid for a syllabus. If it is that amount of detail I would welcome it and pay for

  7. Per-diem nurses

    ajjones1322 replied to Vishwamitr's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I live in Orlando but I am from Chicago. The cost of living here is far more as I don't have any family or help with my children. I'd actually probably fare better financially there working nights and...

  8. Per-diem nurses

    ajjones1322 replied to Vishwamitr's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    it is a nightmare here trying to get into nursing school and a nightmare here trying to get paid after. Take the pay but understand what comes with it. My understanding? Nurses in the North and in...

  9. Teas V Study Methods

    ajjones1322 posted a topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I am getting ready to study so I can take the TEAS. I have not taken a standardized test like this since 2001. I am concerned about getting a score above 80% and I'd really like to do much better than...

  10. Do I need to take chemistry for the TEAVs?

    ajjones1322 replied to Trenata's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I have not taken it. Chemistry is 1 chapter in all the books of the classes that are pre-requisites for all programs. After taking a chemistry class I have to say that I believe that 1 chapter is...

  11. January 2013 Teco LPN program

    ajjones1322 replied to krismt23's topic in Florida Nursing

    If there are any other night students please let me know what to expect about that program. I plan to apply for the night program starting soon here and I'd like to know what is realistic. I usually...

  12. January 2013 Teco LPN program

    ajjones1322 replied to krismt23's topic in Florida Nursing

    You are a God send. I am applying to this program and I wanted to know what to expect. I plan to do the night/weekend part-time program. I do a relatively easy job where I work on a computer and read...

  13. Needing advice on being a nurse! Especially Moms going through school

    ajjones1322 replied to MizMaverick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mommy loves you. I tell my two all the time. Daddy--you need to wait. I have to study. This is important to our future. He is the adult so he should be able to

  14. Mandatory flu shots????

    ajjones1322 replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have never had a flu shot. I read a nice article recently that talked about how the flu shot this year was only effective in 9% of the cases. Wow. 9%. That is terrible. Why do they teach us about...

  15. What kind of animal are you?

    ajjones1322 replied to madwife2002's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Cat. I have always loved them. They don't need to be king of the jungle like a lion. They are independent. They care for themselves for the most part. And they come to you when they need something. I...

  16. How did/do you pay for nursing school?

    ajjones1322 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    To attend I am paying from my 401k. I have no other money. I have to pay myself. And the programs are very expensive. And in my area the BSN is practically required at hospitals and the CNA is...

  17. Night shifters - ever experience this?

    ajjones1322 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Try

  18. Advice on Dealing With Condescending Nurses Need

    ajjones1322 replied to MotherRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    After many confrontations at the job I've been at 6 years I have learned that when you get to know and work with people for years you discover which ones will rub you the wrong way. C can pass you and...

  19. The New Face of Healthcare

    ajjones1322 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I was born in 79. I have been battling with my teacher over an 88%. I am a straight A student. I don't believe in a C. It hurts my heart. Let not the immature chanting drown out the love of the...

  20. The rolling backpack debate

    ajjones1322 replied to winterlights08's topic in General Students

    I am buying a tablet because my laptop is heavier. And I am getting composition notebooks for my notes. I plan on carrying my books only when necessary. So if you don't need that text don't carry it....

  21. Need help with case study!

    ajjones1322 replied to fawnfalls's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You all really are a big help. These same assignments come up in different programs and it is so much easier to know where to look. THank you

  22. First Day of LPN school

    ajjones1322 replied to jrhlpn2013's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes. Sacrifice for school. I am cutting out the cable movie channels this week. And when my contract ends I am cutting cable. I have netflix and Hulu if I need to watch something on break. Your...

  23. Transportation woes for nursing students

    ajjones1322 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Hello all. You can take the bus--and read. Nursing does require a lot of studying to get through the program. However, if clinicals are involved at 6 am you will need a car to move around. So you may...

  24. To all the students about to start nursing school...

    ajjones1322 replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

    Thank you for being an inspiration and points of encouragement. This is a very hard process and many times I feel people are trying to scare you away. I really want to do this so it is great when...

  25. Herzing College

    ajjones1322 replied to jsafrica's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you for providing information. I have been attending VCC and SCC and after this semester I have one pre-req remaining to apply to the programs at each school. I am a straight A student. And I am...