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  1. I have 60 grand of student loan when I finished BSN

    dp133 replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    That's ridiculous. I don't know where you are located and know that tuition rates vary but it seems like you could have done better. I did an ADN RN program for like 10K at a local state college and...

  2. Any information on the FNP program at the University of Tampa?

    dp133 replied to nursejl1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Christine, Assuming you'll be taking two classes each semester it will take eight or nine semesters. The difference being if you're Adult or Family as there is a Peds semester involved in Family so...

  3. Gutless Colleagues

    dp133 replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm not going to join the debate but will only add, that I'm sorry LBC2RN had this experience. I'm going to assume this is an isolated event and just one of those horrible things that no one could...

  4. Any information on the FNP program at the University of Tampa?

    dp133 replied to nursejl1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Chilli - I'm heading into my last year of the FNP program at UT. Not sure what advice I can offer. It'snursing school, make it a priority and you'll be fine. Yes, the program is challenging but it's...

  5. Bio Degree, then Nursing School?

    dp133 replied to msomig's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What state are you in? I ask, because there are some what they call "direct entry" MSN programs that will lead to nurse practitioner certification.(Ohio State Comes to mind) These programs allow you...

  6. Any information on the FNP program at the University of Tampa?

    dp133 replied to nursejl1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm in my third semester of the FNP program and thus far things have been pretty good. They have a good reputation locally and have temporarily suspended the "oral boards" which many people found...

  7. University of Tampa Nursing, Spring 2013

    dp133 replied to mahoneyrm1's topic in Florida Nursing

    GXavier - I just saw this post and would like to know more. I've just started the MSN program at UT and this is the first negative I've heard? I've known other people who have gone through the...

  8. University of Tampa

    dp133 replied to mindlor's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know this is an old thread but I'm planning on starting at UT in January. Did you end up starting the program and if so how is it going? I know someone who was in the program but just left the...

  9. University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    dp133 replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Since no one has replied.... I applied to the ABSN program back in Fall of 2010. I didn't make the cut but I was close. I'm currently a RN but went teh ADN route at a state college. I'm still working...

  10. Need information on SPC nursing program fall 2013

    dp133 replied to cola101's topic in Florida Nursing

    As the last poster stated - it's really not a big deal. Get a DL made with you new address (legally you're supposed to do this anyways) you can also change the registration on your car - you might...

  11. SPC LPN-RN Bridge Program!

    dp133 replied to Aleida92's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm a recent grad of the SPC Nursing program. The information below may help you out. 1. Your GPA is calculated from nursing school pre-reqs only. (Go to the HEC Website and there is a GPA calculator)...

  12. Straight to MSN

    dp133 replied to mindlor's topic in General Students

    Came across your post.. I too just graduated from SPC and have a BS in another field and looking at the UT program. Personally, I don't think anyone will care that your BS isn't in nursing.... My...

  13. SPC NUR 1021C Textbooks/Cost

    dp133 replied to Soontobehope's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats on getting into the program. I just graduated and can give you the following advice regarding books: 1. Agree with above post - you'll do much better buying them online Amazon and Half.com...

  14. SPC Lpn- RN nursing program questions

    dp133 replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I might be able to offer some info, as I jsut graduated from the SPC RN program and had classmates who were in the LPN-RN transition program. Your first semester will be with all LPN's. If you're...

  15. Anyone else feel like they got "shafted" in clinicals?

    dp133 replied to forgop's topic in Male Nursing Students

    No doubt it helps to have a good instructor but it has a lot to do with the facility you’re at. I have heard that many facilities simply aren’t very welcoming to male nursing students. I was...

  16. Need to interview nursing students....

    dp133 replied to mchacon21's topic in General Students

    What is this for? This is a lengthy interview but if it's for something worth-while I may be able to help you out. Then again, I may ask why you chose this forum. If you're a graduate student you...

  17. What are some good nursing school options in Florida?

    dp133 replied to mpredrox's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would say all the state universities in Florida are good options. They certainly offer the best value if you're looking for a traditional BSN path or accelerated second bachelors degree program. If...

  18. Prior GPA an issue?

    dp133 replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm in Florida and my previous GPA kept me out of an accelerated 2nd bachelors BSN program at a local state university. They had a similar policy as they only looked at the grades from your first...

  19. SPC fall 2011 nursing program

    dp133 replied to spc_student's topic in Florida Nursing

    points are a combination of gpa and completed course work. course work is 60% of the scale or 60 points. gpa is the other 40% or 40 points. a 4.0 gpa = 40 points. gpa is calculated using nursing...

  20. University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    dp133 replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    I could be mistaken but I heard that the CON was considering changing that policy. The rationale was that there were so many 2nd degree applicants with extremly high GPA's the second degree program...

  21. SPC fall 2011 nursing program

    dp133 replied to spc_student's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you don't have a regular physician you may want to try The Minute Clinic for your physical and shots. A school physical is only $39.00 and they can also do your TB test. They are located in...

  22. SPC fall 2011 nursing program

    dp133 replied to spc_student's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for sharing your good news! I had a feeling you'd make it. If you have questions or if I can offer any advice don't hesitate to ask. You'll do fine and all the Level One instructors are all...

  23. SPC fall 2011 nursing program

    dp133 replied to spc_student's topic in Florida Nursing

    Only 18 showed? That's precisely why they have the mandatory meeting. The meeting is just one more hoop they make you jump through so they know you're serious and have the ability to start the...

  24. SPC Nursing School Entry

    dp133 replied to h20bug's topic in Florida Nursing

    I’ll be honest SPC wasn’t my first choice for school. I really wanted to do the accelerated BSN program at USF but wasn’t accepted into that program. With that being said I must say that I’m...

  25. SPC fall 2011 nursing program

    dp133 replied to spc_student's topic in Florida Nursing

    Indeed I was an alternate for the program and got in last fall. SPC does everything they can to make sure the program is full, which is why they have alternates. At the alternate meeting you'll get...