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  1. Florida Hospital EKG Course

    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 fine
  2. Long gap btwn BSN graduation and NCLEX

    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 doctor. If you want a further dose of reality her...
  3. Long gap btwn BSN graduation and NCLEX

    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 refresher course that includes skills labs/practicum. Ther...
  4. Florida Hospital Residency JULY 2016

    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 named Prisxxxxx. Who knows, maybe your case is differ...
  5. Florida Hospital Residency JULY 2016

    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 [/TD] [TD]New Employee Experience [/TD] [TD]Nursing O...
  6. 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 manager, how do you evaluate an applicant that gra...
  7. Does ORMC hire ADN new grads?

    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. Clinical Nurse I /Clinical Nurse II. Unlike FH, Orlando...
  8. Florida Hospital Residency JULY 2016

    "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 will move into a brand spanking new and much imp...
  9. New Grad Interview Questions

    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 situation in clinicals and how did you handle it Why do yo...
  10. Florida Hospital Residency JULY 2016

    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 lady showed me, which was before June 20th. I'll h...
  11. Florida Hospital Residency JULY 2016

    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 instructors/professors 2) Get to know who your contact/recruiter...
  12. Florida Hospital Residency JULY 2016

  13. New grad program at Florida Hospital Tampa

    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 the exam and spend like 4 hours taking a tour after ...
  14. 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 they are primarily responsible for proving modules...
  15. failed nclex with 75 qs

    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 Strategies, Practice, and Review"
  16. 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 to another unit, it is ok under the contract. I e...
  17. 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 supportive! Yes, you will need to sign a 2 year co...
  18. 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) Cost of living gets better away from tarpon and p...
  19. Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

    PVT is 99% accurate. Relax you passed :)
  20. Pearsonvue Trick-Latest February 2016

    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 enough the next day "Fail" Took it again Friday and ...
  21. Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

    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 you will see on the nclex is Uworld. All of them are...
  22. Pearsonvue Trick-Latest February 2016

    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 good sign
  23. Well I blew it; tips for others

    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 questions but then I started to concentrate on if my n...
  24. SSC/UCF Concurrent ASN/BSN Fall 2015

    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 (bought brand new and worn 9 times for practicum)...
  25. Job prospect for males

    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 Ifs" As I near the end, I have begun to apply to Nur...