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1. Accelerated BSN Programs For Those Who Want To Move Into Nursing

   pbteach replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   The link left off another accelerated BSN program which just began this past January - Florida State University in Tallahassee. I am in the first graduating class (12/11/10) and would be happy to...

2. FSU Accelerated BSN Spring 2010

   pbteach replied to Ceeceenumber3's topic in Florida Nursing

   Good luck, everyone!!!! I remember that feeling, waiting to know SOMETHING! They did give some of us the good news over the phone, so keep on calling! Have a glass of wine and try to relax...

3. FSU Accelerated BSN Spring 2010

   pbteach replied to Ceeceenumber3's topic in Florida Nursing

   Good luck, both of you! Your grades and HESI scores sound really good! I heard a while ago that they had not received that many applications. Hopefully, you will receive some good news very soon!...

4. FSU Accelerated BSN Spring 2010

   pbteach replied to Ceeceenumber3's topic in Florida Nursing

   jazziphat, Sorry to hear you are running into obstacles. If you still want to pursue FSU, speak to Brenda P. - she may be able to find funds for you through our Dean. This is a challenging program...

5. FSU Accelerated BSN Spring 2010

   pbteach replied to Ceeceenumber3's topic in Florida Nursing

   Some tips for future accelerated students: - memorize normal lab values - learn as much as possible about electrolytes, acid-base - the kidney never goes away - Patho class will be very important so...

6. FSU Accelerated BSN Spring 2010

   pbteach replied to Ceeceenumber3's topic in Florida Nursing

   People in my class who took Patho online either took it from FSU or Kenyon College (Ohio). They said that they just found Kenyon by googling online patho classes. Hope this helps! Where ever you...

7. FSU Accelerated BSN Spring 2010

   pbteach replied to Ceeceenumber3's topic in Florida Nursing

   Hi! Patho must be completed before the program starts. Some of us took it at FSU, and some other places, some took it online. Also the HESI exam needs to be taken before the application deadline....

8. FSU Accelerated BSN Spring 2010

   pbteach replied to Ceeceenumber3's topic in Florida Nursing

   Hi Jazziphat,! I think there were relatively few applicants because the program was not heavily publicized. There will probably be more next year, I would think! It was originally planned to start...

9. FSU Accelerated BSN Spring 2010

   pbteach replied to Ceeceenumber3's topic in Florida Nursing

   Hi Ceekitty! Happy New Year! Can't believe we will be in classes in less than a week! I called Bill's yesterday, and they told me that the books are in, but they can't sell them quite yet . . ....

10. FSU Accelerated BSN Spring 2010

    pbteach replied to Ceeceenumber3's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi! Sorry I forgot to respond to your last post. I appreciated the textbook info update! :) A friend who is in the 2-yr. program told me that buying the nursing box was actually cheaper than when...

11. FSU Accelerated BSN Spring 2010

    pbteach replied to Ceeceenumber3's topic in Florida Nursing

    ceekitty, Thanks for the updates! Glad orientation wasn't too bad. Did you meet anyone from our program? I'm really looking forward to meeting you, as well as the others. I have to return to the...

12. FSU Accelerated BSN Spring 2010

    pbteach replied to Ceeceenumber3's topic in Florida Nursing

    Sorry - forgot to respond about the PDA. I would wait if I were you - your Blackberry may be fine. There are several programs that we will need to download/subscribe to for clinicals. The itouch is...

13. FSU Accelerated BSN Spring 2010

    pbteach replied to Ceeceenumber3's topic in Florida Nursing

    It is $57 here. I called the CON today and found out I don't have to go to the FSU orientation because I am a graduate and already attended one. A woman said that the CON will have their own...

14. FSU Accelerated BSN Spring 2010

    pbteach replied to Ceeceenumber3's topic in Florida Nursing

    I registered several weeks ago, and went back to the site you sent. It wouldn't let me register for an orientation - said I had already attended one. I think I may not need to go to one because I...

15. FSU Accelerated BSN Spring 2010

    pbteach replied to Ceeceenumber3's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi to you both! I'm so glad I read your last posts, because I didn't even realize an orientation date had been set? Did you receive something from FSU in the mail or email or was it something I should...