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  1. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2011

    nickdost replied to SLA2011's topic in Florida Nursing

    OH...you might find it helpful to check out the thread called "HCC Fall 2010". There is a wealth of information there that should help!

  2. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2011

    nickdost replied to SLA2011's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi everyone, I am half way through the program and wanted to answer the Potter/Perry question. Definitely read the MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION chapter, the VITAL SIGNS/HEALTH ASSESSMENT chapter, and...

  3. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    FYI...on the scrub situation...ALL NEW/incoming students must have white tops/port wine bottoms. Those that started the program with the original scrubs CAN finish out the program with what they have....

  4. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello All... Sorry it has been so long!! Just wanted to say hello...our FINAL exam for NP2 is tomorrow...so I need to be studying but decided to take a quick break! AND relay some IMPORTANT...

  5. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    You're welcome!! I finished NP 1 yesterday! I am glad to help, as there were many that have helped ME through this crazy but worthwhile process! Good luck and if you have any other questions, I will...

  6. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    1) what math book do you recommend or which one is being used now. i can pick up a used copy cheap and no worries if they update it before i start classes as i'm sure it won't be that different and if...

  7. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    nickdost replied to kristykat's topic in Florida Nursing

    This is MOSTLY good information...except for the part about you ALL not making "A's"... I am in NPI, a single mother of two with NO family in the state of Florida. I currently have a solid A and...

  8. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    It depends on your instructor and how strict they are about it. No one in our class had an issue. And it really does look fine...but until you see it in person, you can't be sure. My suggestion is...

  9. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    It looks like the correct color, but everyone's monitor color, etc. varies to a certain extent. I have never seen this exact shirt in person, but it looks like it will be fine. I bought the Landau...

  10. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    nickdost replied to kristykat's topic in Florida Nursing

    There ARE some CPR classes that are NOT accepted for the Nursing Program. Just make sure that it is CPR for Healthcare Providers...and that it is an actual CLASS (NOT an ON-Line class), and that it...

  11. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hopeful... You are SO welcome!

  12. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    I've never compared the editions side by side, so I don't know. There ARE people in our class that are using older editions...and our instructor said that it was fine. It is just a personal decision....

  13. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    nickdost replied to kristykat's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am currently in NP 1...there were 4 people that I knew about that were alternates at our orientation, and they ALL ended up getting in because people decided to attend another school or program,...

  14. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Clinical Calculations... ISBN #978-1-4160-4740-7 Potter & Perry "Fundamentals of Nursing" ISBN # 978-0-323-06784-3 I would also get an NCLEX Review book and begin to familiarize yourself with...

  15. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hopeful... I posted on the other thread about this, but want to be sure you get the message. The Landau top is perfect in color....even though it says "wine" and not "port wine". That is the exact...

  16. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    nickdost replied to kristykat's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey there everyone... I am currently in NP1 and apologize for not being able to offer help earlier...things have been pretty busy as you can imagine! To answer a few questions... YES...cargo style...

  17. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Persgirl... I would highly suggest that you buy an NCLEX review book. There are TONS of them out there. I bought NCLEX-RN Strategies for the Registered Nursing Licensing Exam 2010 Edition by KAPLAN,...

  18. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks, Tebyrd! :) Yes, kmangirl and I are in the same class. I have UCH Carrolwood for clinicals and she has either T&C or St. Joe's. Hope you get a good night's sleep tonight and have a...

  19. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    That's for the semester... But there is also a Well Elder Care Plan which consists of a lengthy interview of a person over 65, a Nursing Care Plan, and a group presentation (at the end of the...

  20. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Tebyrd, Thank you... and don't feel obligated on the Nike Shox...everyone's feet are different. I would encourage you to try them on, but some others have not liked the way they fit their particular...

  21. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hopefulin10, I am only 3 days into the program, but I will definitely give you feedback on this as time goes on. I have two children, ages 6 and 8, with basically NO help, and no family here, either....

  22. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Oh, Tebyrd... Not a stopwatch, but a watch with a second hand (for taking

  23. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Tebyrd, I forgot that you don't have your clinicals until Saturday... Relax, it is FUN!! The instructors were more laid back than I imagined possible, and VERY inspirational! We practiced the...

  24. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Elga...thanks SO much! Ironically, I fell asleep when I went to put my little ones down for bed and did not end up studying any more. That's a good thing...because I felt like I was pretty well...

  25. Hillsborough Community College Fall 2010

    nickdost replied to ceedeee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Elga, Thanks for sharing...can you elaborate with any details? Did you stay for the whole time (6:30am-4:30pm)? Did you have to demonstrate any skills? I can't remember if your group was assigned...