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  1. Florida Hospital EKG Course

    kabooski replied to anniern165's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just do the modules and learn to recognize and be able to measure the rhythms that are listed in the study guide. Download the practice strips from the link they send you. You should be

  2. Long gap btwn BSN graduation and NCLEX

    kabooski replied to mebonnie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sometimes a dose of reality is best. There are other options one can pursue. LPN, Physical therapy assistant, physicians assistant, etc, etc 4 more years and you could or "could of" become a medical...

  3. Long gap btwn BSN graduation and NCLEX

    kabooski replied to mebonnie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck! I got hammered by employers asking why it took me nearly 7 months to get my license post graduation. 7 years? It is going to be a daunting task to get hired in a "Hospital" with no...

  4. Florida Hospital Residency JULY 2016

    kabooski replied to applepie2013's topic in Florida Nursing

    Oh yes Med-Tele @ Altamonte...deja-vu lol. Listen, you first have to do a HR interview (it's the building behind the hospital) and then if your lucky, they will pass your info to the nurse manager...

  5. Florida Hospital Residency JULY 2016

    kabooski replied to applepie2013's topic in Florida Nursing

    Updated calendar: [TABLE=width: 732] [TR] [TD] GN Training Program Months [/TD] [TD]Acceptance and License Deadlines [/TD] [TD]Mandatory EKG Review Class [/TD] [TD]Mandatory EKG Test/Retake...

  6. Help! Failed NCLEX five times, out of school for 9 years

    kabooski replied to cpmom's topic in Retired Nurses

    Interesting read looking at these old posts and seeing that 99.9% of the posters who failed 4x+ or who graduated 2, 4, 6, 9, 15 years ago never ended up being RN's. As a nurse recruiter or as a nurse...

  7. Does ORMC hire ADN new grads?

    kabooski replied to frequentFLyER's topic in Florida Nursing

    Only if you contact the hiring manager directly or if you "know someone" If you try to use the online application system, you will find 99% say BSN only, thus "HR" will decline your application....

  8. Florida Hospital Residency JULY 2016

    kabooski replied to applepie2013's topic in Florida Nursing

    "Most" locations use Navy blue or Red as an option if you work in a cardiac floor. Orlando campus uses "Royal blue" (peds and ob are different of course) I will be working in the Apopka campus. Which...

  9. New Grad Interview Questions

    kabooski replied to ant123's topic in Texas Nursing

    Tell me about your self? ( I really disliked this one) Where do see your self in 5 years (say hopefully laying in a beach somewhere, not....... just a joke) Tell me a time you had a difficult...

  10. Florida Hospital Residency JULY 2016

    kabooski replied to applepie2013's topic in Florida Nursing

    There is health screening/drug/nicotine testing a week or so before. I have not received an official schedule as to the EKG review and exam. I did see one for the Altamonte Springs campus that the HR...

  11. Florida Hospital Residency JULY 2016

    kabooski replied to applepie2013's topic in Florida Nursing

    Tips when applying: 1) Make sure to attach, transcripts, resume, cover letter, and scanned copy of BLS card (optional) References, well they make you do a skills survey to past clinical...

  12. Florida Hospital Residency JULY 2016

    kabooski replied to applepie2013's topic in Florida Nursing

  13. New grad program at Florida Hospital Tampa

    kabooski replied to Jnapleks's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hmmm, my understanding was that Carrollwood was hiring earlier than Tampa---> (next to USF) and that you had to take a placement exam no? for Tampa. All 60 hires also where to meet on the day of...

  14. 2016: FL Hospital North Pinellas and Lakeland Regional new grad residency

    kabooski replied to runner502's topic in Florida Nursing

    High points: -They take 60 per session -32 showed up to the luncheon -up-to 16 weeks of training (best of any Hosp system I have applied for) -For the 1st month or so, you belong to the educators and...

  15. failed nclex with 75 qs

    kabooski replied to panda25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They will send you a breakdown of what you was below passing, near passing, and above the line passing. Study your weak areas and take it again. If anything go to the library and checkout "NCLEX-RN...

  16. 2016: FL Hospital North Pinellas and Lakeland Regional new grad residency

    kabooski replied to runner502's topic in Florida Nursing

    I went to a luncheon/ Info session a few weeks ago @ Tampa and the director of the GN program (forgot her name now) Specifically said that if you are too stressed or not successful or wish to transfer...

  17. 2016: FL Hospital North Pinellas and Lakeland Regional new grad residency

    kabooski replied to runner502's topic in Florida Nursing

    FH North/Tarpon springs residency is 13 weeks made up of modules, classes, seminars and some floating. Then 4 weeks with a preceptor on your assigned floor. The educators are AWESOME and will be very...

  18. BSN relocating to Tarpon Springs area and need some insight!

    kabooski replied to jlhiatt's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello, Tarpon Springs Florida Hospital. I believe there is a hiring event coming up soon again. I got offered a job last week at FH Tarpon Springs. Pay is better than Central Florida (where I am from)...

  19. Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

    kabooski replied to blongo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PVT is 99% accurate. Relax you passed

  20. Pearsonvue Trick-Latest February 2016

    kabooski replied to KurdapiaRN2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here is my experience with the "PVT" I took the NCLEX last year and 4 hours later did the PVT with a good ($3 left) VISA gift card. I got the bad "Your card was declined" contact your bank.....Sure...

  21. Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

    kabooski replied to blongo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've tried Uworld (when they had the free week trials) Bought the NCLEX Mastery app, ATI Mentor app, Kaplan qbank/trainers, ATI program (from school) Only one that comes even remotely close to what...

  22. Pearsonvue Trick-Latest February 2016

    kabooski replied to KurdapiaRN2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just took the NCLEX RN an hour ago. Tried to re-register with a good VISA gift card and It stated that I could not register since I had already taking the exam. Hopefully it's not to soon to be a...

  23. Well I blew it; tips for others

    kabooski posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I failed my 1st attempt. My score card says I was near passing on all topics and above on infection/safety. My impression of the NCLEX with out violating my oath. I started out strong first 25...

  24. SSC/UCF Concurrent ASN/BSN Fall 2015

    kabooski replied to tharper1983's topic in Florida Nursing

    For any Males accepted. I have 4 shirts (2 polos/2 clinical tops) 2 pants and 1 jacket (large) I'm 5' 8" 200 pounds to give you a reference. Also have almost new Fila all white comfort shoes size 10.5...

  25. Job prospect for males

    kabooski posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hello fellow murses :) I am about to start my last semester here in Florida. I have made it a point to keep a positive attitude through-out my nursing school journey and have not pondered the "what...