brucedragon

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1. Suggestions: ADN (w Non-Nursing Bachelors) and a route to FNP

   brucedragon replied to CCNP-FL's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Frontier is accepted in Florida as well as University of South Alabama. Both have RN to MSN (for non nursing bachelors). Good luck on your decision

2. USA Spring 2013

   brucedragon replied to Strawberry wine's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Congrats to all ! I too got accepted to the RN to FPMHNP USA Spring program. I already have a bachelor's in another field so am very excited about this ! ! ! I was losing hope cause I got 2...

3. Asking for a Raise

   brucedragon replied to brucedragon's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all your comments and thoughts. to @Altra, you said "Also consider -- as a nurse with only one year of experience, why do you believe you are worth more compensation than another nurse in...

4. Asking for a Raise

   brucedragon posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I've been at my current hospital for more than 7 months now and have in total 1 year and 2 months of experience. My co-worker who also has the same experience applied to a new position from...

5. Do FNP's really make 80k to 90k a year?

   brucedragon replied to mariposabella's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   What about Adult NPs ? Anyone care to share info on salary for adult NPs and specialty types ? Thanks in

6. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

   brucedragon replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   RN boom is comparable to housing because back in 2000s (from late 1990s to mid 2000) so called RN shortage was crazy to say the least--hospitals were recruiting RNs from the Philippines, Colombia,...

7. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

   brucedragon replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I understand your concern and all 4 of your points are valid. I made a tally of gaswork.com job postings for more than a year. Back in July 1, 2010, there were 689 job postings, on Mar 27, 2011,...

8. Remington College of Nursing - Orlando

   brucedragon replied to TopCat1234's topic in Florida Nursing

   Hello guys, I dont want to rein in the party but for those aspiring RNs-to-be, its tough out there to land a job. Our MDC graduating class July 2010, only 30% or so has had jobs. Considering these are...

9. Average KAPLAN scores and passed NCLEX

   brucedragon replied to angelina02_21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hello all, BTW, i passed the Nclex-RN first time with 75 Questions in 75 minutes and Kaplan is the only course (took almost 2000+ questions and scored approx 50% to 60%) I took. Good luck to everyone...

10. PLEASE PRAY FOR ME! NCLEXRN Tomorrow!

    brucedragon replied to roma4204's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations ! ! ! BTW, I also got accepted to a new job ! so have to focus on the NCLEX. Will be taking it on the 12th :-) Once again. Congratulations

11. Remington College of Nursing - Orlando

    brucedragon replied to TopCat1234's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am in the Miami Dade College Accelerated Program and yes, I can assure you our program is as hard or perhaps even harder than yours. Our entering class' GPA is the highest so far in their history at...

12. Anyone starting RN at Miami Dade College Fall 2009?

    brucedragon replied to ProspectiveMDC's topic in Florida Nursing

    Welcome back, Mortero. Looking forward to seeing you guys as well on Aug 24. I PMed you my details. Best regards,

13. Anyone starting RN at Miami Dade College Fall 2009?

    brucedragon replied to ProspectiveMDC's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello Prospective, Good luck on your decision ! If you ask me, I think you would do well either way--like they say, you cannot time the market--if you're good, you will be sought after no matter how...

14. Anyone starting RN at Miami Dade College Fall 2009?

    brucedragon replied to ProspectiveMDC's topic in Florida Nursing

    Mommy'sgirl, yes... I was quite surprised the orientation was done by 12:30 pm... No, I did not register that day... I registered online at home that night. And yes, my audit code has changed to...

15. Anyone starting RN at Miami Dade College Fall 2009?

    brucedragon replied to ProspectiveMDC's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey ProspectiveMDC, You are super-efficient:yeah: ... everyone will be glad to be your study/group mate Last week's Accel Orientation was fine--except that I did not meet any of you guys...