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  1. PTEC St. Pete vs. Galen Tampa Bay...Driving myself crazy!

    LFalcon replied to mandamarie29's topic in Florida Nursing

    @ Manda, how are you doing at PTech? A friend of mine started the program at thee clearwater campus in June... Her clinicals are at the same place I was doing mine, pretty cool!! program seems set up...

  2. rotator cuff surgery

    LFalcon replied to cannoli's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - sounds like your husband was in a pretty bad accident... Interestingly, I obtained my shoulder injury in a car accident, I was rear-ended. I unfortuantely used to have the habit (idk why?? ) of...

  3. rotator cuff surgery

    LFalcon replied to cannoli's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - you were able toleft 50 pounds after 3 months... how did you work your way to that? Im asking as I am trying to work getting my ROM, going to PT but also doing allot at home.. that is such great...

  4. LPN Program-Erwin, Gaylen, Concorde...which is better? (Tampa, FL)

    LFalcon replied to bruno23's topic in Florida Nursing

    I don't really know anything about Brewster, but you don't take the Teas to get into Galen, they have their own test called the PAX.. Just thought I would mention it... as an option. Good luck!!

  5. Attrition Rates - for Galen, Florida Schools?

    LFalcon posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi - I am currently a student at Galen College of Nursing and I reall love it.. I got to thinking about the classes in the last few days as I was looking at the pass rates for NCLEX... does anyone...

  6. SPC, Helen Ellis experience

    LFalcon replied to ADeks's topic in Florida Nursing

    I did some clinical work at Helen Ellis for Phlebotomy and then some volunteer work as a CNA and I liked it. The people are nice, granted the hospital is older and so are the patients in it.. Also,...

  7. anyone have experience with this teacher?

    LFalcon posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Her name isxxxxxxx - she just started at Galen a month ago and I am in one of her first "Galen" classes. She taught at SPC for years and years and only just left to come to Galen. She was the LPN - RN...

  8. LPN Program-Erwin, Gaylen, Concorde...which is better? (Tampa, FL)

    LFalcon replied to bruno23's topic in Florida Nursing

    Whatever you decide to do, make sure it's a program suited for you. I am currently a 2nd semester LPN student at Galen and I love it - it was one of the best decision's I have ever made. I looked long...

  9. Got accepted into Galen-Tampa

    LFalcon replied to intricdelic's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm in "A" too...! Lisa Falcon, I'm the one with the sling..I'm not sure of anyone's name yet, this is great - not many people from our school use this site. I'll look out for you tomorrow I'm in Lab...

  10. Got accepted into Galen-Tampa

    LFalcon replied to intricdelic's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm glad you feel that way. Which block are you in? You might be in my class... I like Ms.Ritchey she is nice, she is trying really hard - you can tell shes nervous but she will find her spot... I...

  11. Galen LPN program in Tampa

    LFalcon replied to kgill1204's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You don't have to get the shots over again, you can get your blood drawn and they can pull titers. If you have health insurance all the better!! If not, check around. The school deals with Lakeside...

  12. Got accepted into Galen-Tampa

    LFalcon replied to intricdelic's topic in Florida Nursing

    Tips for making it at Galen - STUDY!!! Then STUDY more... no one is going to hold your hand, your instructors will meet with you - give you study tips, let you know if you are borderline failing......

  13. Galen LPN program in Tampa

    LFalcon replied to kgill1204's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey - Kelli I will send you an email from my private email...

  14. Galen LPN program in Tampa

    LFalcon replied to kgill1204's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am a 1st qtr student... failed CPE's first time round... repeating Funds I... I saw you all in the hallways - I felt so bad you all looked so upset - rightly so. We took NSH Final today -...

  15. Galen LPN program in Tampa

    LFalcon replied to kgill1204's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    WOW! What a great deal!! geez, I might move out of my house!!!! They sound nice! That area is great because you are central to go places in Florida. Because I have lived in St. Pete I am not used to...

  16. Galen LPN program in Tampa

    LFalcon replied to kgill1204's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow! That is quite a commitment moving to Florida for nursing school!! I have lived in Florida pretty much my whole life... You must be looking at living in Tampa? as you mention the bridge? I live in...

  17. Galen LPN program in Tampa

    LFalcon replied to kgill1204's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Oh' I misunderstood you... yeah, by the end.. the class will be less than 50% I cannot remember the exact numbers, but making it to the end.. it is low. scary low. your numbers above might be right......

  18. May 2010 LPN/LVN student's get ready!!!

    LFalcon replied to purplefetish's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good Luck Guys!! one word of advice... get all your laundry done, grocery shopping (for easy to eat food) and prepare your family!! :) you'll be great! oh' and cancel all your plans for the next year...

  19. Galen LPN program in Tampa

    LFalcon replied to kgill1204's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Oh, and if you decide on the Galen route look me up... I have lots and lots of books!!

  20. Galen LPN program in Tampa

    LFalcon replied to kgill1204's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I really like the program... I am in the day program - It's nursing fundamentals, clinicals, Lab/CPE's, A/P Science and nursing health. You start clinicals in the 3rd week, which I think is fantastic...

  21. Galen LPN program in Tampa

    LFalcon replied to kgill1204's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi - I am currently a 1st qtr lpn student at Galen. If you passed your PAX test then you should be good to go, that is the hard part. I am not sure how quickly the classes are filling up right now,...

  22. Eight essential tools and tips for incoming nursing students

    LFalcon replied to forchunet's topic in General Students

    This Rocks!!!

  23. I'm moving to the tampa area and in need of advice?!

    LFalcon replied to nursemoore215's topic in Florida Nursing

    You might want to check with the American Cancer Society, perhaps the Tampa division -- they deal with some of the areas best oncology practices. I have meet some nurses from Gulfcoast Oncology while...

  24. TEAS Study Guides

    LFalcon replied to nickynoodles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am pretty sure you can get this book off Rapid Share.. I think I have it - but it is a large file.. I am not sure of any file sharing sites are large enough... I got the link from this site to get...

  25. EKG/ Phlebotomy Courses in Florida

    LFalcon replied to amandar0se's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too am a CNA and got my phlebotomy cert... My class was several weeks and included a week of clinicals. Although there is no state licensure for phlebotomists, those who obtain certification from...