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  1. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    LazyNurse... I don't want to offend you, but WOULD like to ask you a question: If you are looking for the "easiest" nursing program around, won't that make you the most poorly trained? Quite...

  2. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ceedee, My interpretation is that the bundle includes SIX of the hard copy textbooks (the ones on the list with asterisks) AND the e-books. It says the e-Books are discounted by 80% if you buy the...

  3. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello again! For all of you DM Morning Classmates...I stumbled upon a list of books from our instructor. Go to HCC Hawknet and click on your FALL 2010 class schedule. The nursing class/section comes...

  4. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Oh...BTW, for those of you who have been looking for the Skechers Shoes (Shape Ups-WORK)...they are on sale on-line right now at Kohls.com for $84.99!!! Plus...there was a "peel-to-reveal" coupon...

  5. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Studenthope...sounds like you are in a very similar situation to mine! And...it worked out for me, as I am sure it will for you! Glad that you are finding this thread helpful, as it has been a...

  6. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks, Persgirl! :) Kman...I bought several of the books a few months ago.(YES...I bought them before I was even sure that I was IN!!) I have an NCLEX study book, Potter & Perry, Clinical...

  7. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    So...did you buy them??...I got Nike Shox, which seem VERY comfortable, but were $85 on sale...and they are very sporty/cute, but I don't think any of us will know what works for us until we have been...

  8. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi kmangirl! NO idea what those other two amounts are... I paid the $1100 amount and received a statement that said paid in full. I also know nothing about the "Workforce Alliance" stuff. Sorry to...

  9. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    2011 Nurse, Thank you...awesome information, as usual! You rock!

  10. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello all, I visited HCC today and found out a couple of tidbits of information that I thought I should pass along. 1: You can now pay tuition...the amount ends up being $1103.20 for the semester! 2:...

  11. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would love to hear any opinions/suggestions on clipboards, stethoscopes, etc... Do you guys carry a clipboard for clinicals? With or without a calculator? What brand stethoscope do you suggest?...

  12. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    You might check out the Landau Empire Waist Mock Wrap top...cute cut...pretty comfy right out of the package, runs a bit big, though. www.allheart.com Thanks again, and good luck to you, as

  13. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    THANK YOU!! I knew that it would probably not be the best way to start out the program...by pushing the limits!! I appreciate your quick response. YES...I already have the Koi Lindsey pants and...

  14. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi all, I am hoping you veterans can answer a uniform question for me... How picky are the instructors about the color/style of scrub top?? The handbook says "Port Wine Top"...but I found an...

  15. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    nickdost replied to kristykat's topic in Florida Nursing

    Most of us didn't see a change in the status of our documents until AFTER we received our acceptance letters, just so you know, so don't hold your breath. The system at HCC has some definite...

  16. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    nickdost replied to kristykat's topic in Florida Nursing

    Oh...we found out today that the basement GPA for our application period was 3.4! AND...there were over 600 applicants. Don't want to worry anyone, but I remember wanting to have access to that...

  17. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    nickdost replied to kristykat's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi there, everyone! You might want to check out the feed entitiled HCC Fall 2010... After surviving the application process at HCC, getting accepted, and attending the first day of orientation TODAY,...

  18. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    My real name is Brenda... 5'7" short(er) length dark hair..can't wait to meet you

  19. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    It starts at 8:30am and goes until 4pm (but I've heard it ends a little early). Dale Mabry Campus, Student Services Building, Auditorium, Room 111 I will be there at about 8:15am outside the...

  20. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey there, everyone! Yes, Tebyrd...I am SO looking forward to orientation! Can't wait to meet all of you! If I can't get this tanning GUNK to come off of me, I will be easily identifiable....LOL!...

  21. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    :) NewGoal RN....THANK YOU!!! It is AWESOME that you are taking the time to answer all of these questions! You obviously remember not long ago when you were getting ready to start YOUR journey!!...

  22. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Tebyrd...Can't wait to meet you, either!! So far, only two of us on here are Dale Mabry DAYTIME...that's hard to believe! Any others lurking out

  23. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi everyone!!! No...I haven't dropped off the face of the earth after all!! Kman and Squeen CONGRATS!!!! SO happy that your appeals were successful!! Tebyrd...what's up??? Can't wait to meet you...

  24. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey there, Just wanted to update you all on the "Edge Information" situation. They DID refund my money fairly promptly, so it is all settled. Hope you are all doing well. Has anyone started...

  25. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi ladies... Just wanted to warn you all of a situation that occurred with me in dealing with "Edge Information" (the background check company that HCC uses). If you saw my previous post, I initially...