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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 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...

  4. 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...

  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...

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

    brucedragon replied to ProspectiveMDC's topic in Florida Nursing

    Guys, Do you have an inkling of how long will the orientation be ? 9 am to ?

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

    brucedragon replied to ProspectiveMDC's topic in Florida Nursing

    No idea about the ATI student account-- I guess we are all just too anxious and giddy as others are keeping it cool and not worrying too much about it :-))) Based on ppl's posts, it seems not a lot of...

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

    brucedragon replied to ProspectiveMDC's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for opening up this thread, ProspectiveMDC and replying to my email in the other thread, Mommy'sGirl. ProspectiveMDC and Mommy'sGirl--can you guys PM me your email and contact info? I will...

  19. Miami Dade College

    brucedragon replied to Ltorres5351's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello Fellow MDCers, I got accepted for Fall 2009 Accelerated Program -- Yoo hoo ! ! ! Wanted to ask you guys about apartment hunting strategy. Since I am from Tampa and thinking of moving to Miami...

  20. Any Miami Dade College students going for the acceler. or Generic option fall 2009?

    brucedragon replied to MDC2009's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks OnEaglesWIngs for the apt tip. Will look into the area on orientation day. RMO1809 -- hang in there ... good things happen especially as your GPA is very close. Even if you dont receive any...

  21. Any Miami Dade College students going for the acceler. or Generic option fall 2009?

    brucedragon replied to MDC2009's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yup, thats right... only for 1 year. :-) Need to find an apartment--any suggestions would be

  22. Any Miami Dade College students going for the acceler. or Generic option fall 2009?

    brucedragon replied to MDC2009's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks Marggie, Mortero, 30NCN, Shen06, Rostata, EmpressT, Mommy'sGirl for the kind words ! Yes--the letter has a lot of stuff to do--darn and I may have to go to Miami (from Tampa) just to pay the...

  23. Any Miami Dade College students going for the acceler. or Generic option fall 2009?

    brucedragon replied to MDC2009's topic in Florida Nursing

    Guys, Checked my mailbox and accepted into the Accelerated program with a 3.8 ...whew... basically.. just enough to get in. If you guys are correct that this year's minimum is a 3.8... Cannot believe...

  24. Any Miami Dade College students going for the acceler. or Generic option fall 2009?

    brucedragon replied to MDC2009's topic in Florida Nursing

    Your acceptance letter probably needs to be picked up as they dont want to waste postage due to budget cuts...... We need to just keep it cool and stay positive. Did you apply for the accelerated or...

  25. Any Miami Dade College students going for the acceler. or Generic option fall 2009?

    brucedragon replied to MDC2009's topic in Florida Nursing

    Where do you live RMO1809 ? I live here in Tampa