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    NWFSC - North West Florida State College Nursing Program Fall 2011 hopefuls

    valzRN replied to OnaTrek's topic in Florida Nursing

    I just talked to the director of the program and she said that they have changed some things around, but for the ones coming straight in (no transfers), it's based on the point system and then the hat...
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    NWFSC - North West Florida State College Nursing Program Fall 2011 hopefuls

    valzRN replied to OnaTrek's topic in Florida Nursing

    Oh wow... congrats on getting in! I haven't heard anything yet... as I said before, I still have to test into the program. Are you starting at the beginning of the program or are you transferring...
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    NLCEX: Fill In the Blanks

    valzRN replied to valzRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's understandable with the math... thanks for the heads up. It shouldn't be that bad... I am pretty good with the
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    NLCEX: Fill In the Blanks

    valzRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I heard a rumour that NCLEX was going to start putting fill in the blank questions with no vocab. Has anyone else heard this or those of you that have taken NCLEX already, was it on your
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    Apply for LVN license after 1 yr of nursing school

    valzRN replied to lilykiss6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In Florida, you can get your CNA after the first semester and then LPN after the 3rd. They didn't tell us that, and it's not on the school site. We were just curious and went to admin and asked...
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    NLCEX: Fill In the Blanks

    valzRN replied to valzRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I am certainly not going in there unprepared. That's why I am asking... has anyone else seen or heard of
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    Nursing Prerequisites.....How Hard?

    valzRN replied to Mommy2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pre-reqs are easy compared to nursing school. If you can figure out what to do there, then you should be able to get through school. Nursing school is time consuming. You have no life. Literally....
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    Nursing Prerequisites.....How Hard?

    valzRN replied to Mommy2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My suggestion is that if you have older kids, I would recruit them to help you with the younger ones while you are studying. My program didn't have all those pre-reqs though. I can tell you that the...
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    VCC immunizations and health screening?

    valzRN replied to vccorscc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your local health dept should be able to help you with that one. I know that you have to be current on all immunizations and completed the Hepatis B series. They recommend a flu shot, but it's not...
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    Apply for LVN license after 1 yr of nursing school

    valzRN replied to lilykiss6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the area that I live in, Florida, you have to complete 3 terms successfully before sitting for LPN. I am planning on taking my LPN boards after the third term just in case. Never know what may...
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    CNA JOBS IN FLORIDA

    valzRN replied to Colleen2014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's worth a try, go for it! Something is better than nothing, and generally, they pay more than the nursing homes. The added benefit is if they send you somewhere and you don't like it you don't...
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    Can I sit LPN in Florida after completing 1 year RN studies?

    valzRN replied to josephine-'s topic in Florida Nursing

    I attended PJC and the director told me that you have to pass 75% of the RN program before you can sit for LPN. You have to pass fundamentals, med-surg, cardiac, resp, and ob/peds before you can sit...
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    Nursing Care Plan

    valzRN replied to connk's topic in General Students

    Sure you can! Not everything will be positive. :) Glad you got it
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    C.N.A vs Medical Assistant

    valzRN replied to hhnurse35's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Pell grants will only cover a certificate course 1 year or longer. So, you would have to do MA because I believe that one is a year and CNA is only 12 weeks here. I am in Florida though, not sure...
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    CNA JOBS IN FLORIDA

    valzRN replied to Colleen2014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    well, i live in the panhandle of florida... escambia/santa rosa county (you know, the oil spill?) and there are plenty of jobs around here. i work for a staffing agency and they can't keep cna's....
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    Are nursing grads still having a hard time finding jobs?

    valzRN replied to mariposabella's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I work for the state, so they have an option called "educational leave of absence," basically, it says when I come out as an RN they can get my back in there. I would more than likely be...
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    FED UP CNAS!!!!

    valzRN replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's amazing the people you find that are lacking in the "common sense" department. I mean, the door is CLOSED! There is a reason for that! Duh! I too hate that. Even if the door is shut, if...
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    Are nursing grads still having a hard time finding jobs?

    valzRN replied to mariposabella's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok... this is scary. I am waiting to test into another college and transfer to that program. After reading these posts, I am not so sure that I even want to follow through with this. I guess the...
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    FED UP CNAS!!!!

    valzRN replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Why am I fed up? Well... Short staffed all the time Never have the supplies that I need No one knows what teamwork is anymore Tired of seeing lazy no good CNA's get paid for NOT doing their job and...
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    NWFSC - North West Florida State College Nursing Program Fall 2011 hopefuls

    valzRN replied to OnaTrek's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well, I was contacted as a transfer student from PJC and will take the necessary tests to hopefully start in Jan 2011. I only had one term left, but I am having to go for 2 terms. I too would like...
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    Nursing Care Plan

    valzRN replied to connk's topic in General Students

    Is she breastfeeding? Is she diabetic? Was she induced? How is she coping? Is this her first? Any volume depletions? I have taken OB and I can help you... I just need more info. Here's some...
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    Certfd Med Asst vs Certfd Nursing Asst

    valzRN replied to Live4Medicine's topic in General Students

    I am both a Medical Assistant and a Certified Nursing Assistant and I can tell you the CNA is the way to go. Preferrably, if you can get on at a hospital where you live. You won't have to be...
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    Hesi, Nclex

    valzRN replied to supaflyz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am sure that if you google "HESI practice exams" or "TEAS practice exam" you can find something. I wouldn't spend any money on a review book... unless you have anywhere from $25-$50 to blow. You...
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    Do I automatically get a CNA after first year in nursing school?

    valzRN replied to onlyjesus22's topic in General Students

    Oh ok... that's interesting. I am learning on these boards that Florida pretty much stinks at the opportunities that we have here for CNA's, and especially techs in the hospital. They don't train...
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    Should I Take Micro and AP 2 at the same time?

    valzRN replied to tryingtobeanurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It could be done, I did it. Actually, I took A&P I with the lab along with Micro and the lab during the same semester. I wish I would have broken those two up looking back, because I barely...