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  1. Are private schools really easier to get into?

    LFalcon replied to mell260's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are private nursing schools easier to get into than public? To me the answer would vary... I don't know that there is a defined answer. I attend a private nursing school. I applied, took an entrance...

  2. Help.. Advice on studying Wilkinson Fundamentals

    LFalcon posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a new nursing student at Galen. The coursework is heavy and my first 2 tests I did terrible on... I am trying desperately to figure out a way to study this fundamentals book. This week I have...

  3. St. Petersburg - Galen College of Nursing

    LFalcon posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Just wondering if anyone has tested and applied for the Galen LPN program starting in Feb 2010? I am starting in that program and am pretty excited. They are moving to a new campus which is

  4. St. Petersburg - Galen College of Nursing

    LFalcon replied to LFalcon's topic in Florida Nursing

    WOW! that really sucks... I would not re-think it. At some point it has got to give.. it just seems to be getting worse in all areas -- not just nursing. My husband, mother-in -law, sis-in-law are all...

  5. St. Petersburg - Galen College of Nursing

    LFalcon replied to LFalcon's topic in Florida Nursing

    Are you really? When did you graduate again? Man, that sucks... I see ads all the time -- I guess they are not what you think they are... That worries me a little, guess I have a year to worry myself...

  6. St. Petersburg - Galen College of Nursing

    LFalcon replied to LFalcon's topic in Florida Nursing

    Juli - I start Monday.. went to my orientation a couple weeks back... left scared! Teacher walked in did not address the class and laid the assigment sheets for the first week on the desk to be...

  7. St. Petersburg - Galen College of Nursing

    LFalcon replied to LFalcon's topic in Florida Nursing

    juli - you rock!! i ordered that book as you suggested a couple weeks back.... i had a coupon from borders for 33% off -- so used it wisely!! i have also continued to review my lpn books... ever...

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

    LFalcon replied to mandamarie29's topic in Florida Nursing

    hi manda, i know it is a really difficult decision.. been there. i start galen feb 15th - i have several reasons for choosing galen.. and funny i had it narrowed down to ptech and galen. then i spoke...

  9. St. Petersburg - Galen College of Nursing

    LFalcon replied to LFalcon's topic in Florida Nursing

    yeah, there was an entrance exam - they call it the pax. the recomendation they give is to get the lpn/lvn study guide put out by the national league of nurses. i studied that book , took some online...

  10. St. Petersburg - Galen College of Nursing

    LFalcon replied to LFalcon's topic in Florida Nursing

    thank you so much for the great information!! i feel like i am a little more aware of the expectations. i will go out and get that book you mentioned this week -- i need any help i can get with...

  11. St. Petersburg - Galen College of Nursing

    LFalcon replied to LFalcon's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks so much for the great info!! Funny you mentioned the course material/instructors.. I tell people and their reaction is... great, I heard it is a great program but really tough..I am not...

  12. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    LFalcon replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed the Florida CNA !!! YIPPEE!!! Took test today... now waiting for my

  13. Starting the CNA course soon.. nervous

    LFalcon replied to Julsey's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    have fun in your cna class tomorrow!! i am sure you will love it..:) today i just passed the florida cna exam - and am so excited!! i too am going in the lpn-rn path.i start lpn school in feb. i was...

  14. Galen ASN?

    LFalcon replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    Mommy05 - thanks for your post and the great information, I have looking for information on the Galen LPN program!! I am slated to start at Galen in Feb 2010 -- I continue to hear from others how...

  15. Passed exam last week - got a job today!Tampa, FL

    LFalcon replied to Floridadreamer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    rock on!! that is so awesome!! i love hearing success stories such as yours.. i am in st. petersburg, just got my license.. i too was layed off -- in march.. i was in the corporate environment and...

  16. Favorite kind of facility to work in...

    LFalcon replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i just had to comment after i read your post..i am so impressed -- your post really makes me understand why you love the facility you are in, and how gratifying it is at the end of the day to know you...

  17. Husband is a new CNA; I see him differently now

    LFalcon replied to shamcd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That is so sweet.. so touching! Thank you for posting this... you just made my

  18. Starting as a new nursing assistant tomorrow morning

    LFalcon replied to AZ_LPN_8_26_13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That is awesome!! Congratulations!! I cannot wait to hear how your first day

  19. How do I become a CNA?

    LFalcon replied to undecidedmajor's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hi - i live in the st. pete florida and the state requirement is passing the state test, you can go on the states web site and get more info regarding details.. i would suggest taking a course or...

  20. Interview on Wednesday!

    LFalcon replied to mikejjmay's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey - just saw your post.. how was the

  21. FREE Full CNA Video Course

    LFalcon replied to blueyesue's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is awesome! Thanks!! I am taking my Prometric CNA state test in the next 2 weeks.. this will help

  22. Ulic Care.. anyone know what this means?

    LFalcon replied to LFalcon's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    thank you so much!! i could not figure that out for the life of me!! you are the best... thank you so much!! geez... hubby and i spent 2 hours looking online for it -- or the acronym.. that is...

  23. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    LFalcon replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you for this post, this is really nice to hear. I have been looking but not applied yet as I have not taken my state exam.. I am so excited about the opportunities out there for me. I am not...

  24. Anyone Taken the "PAX" test?

    LFalcon posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I am done with CNA school and am waiting for my exam date to come in the mail.. it should be within the next 3 weeks so I am very excited. After reading this site, I am even more excited. I have...

  25. Teas Test Skills Tips Please

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

    Thank God you have until Dec17th to take the test... First study.. and study some more. A close friend took her TEAS last week -- she made a 71 barely able to sneak into the application lottery for...