Dave_In_Florida

Dave_In_Florida ADN, LPN, RN

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  1. What to bring to work

    Dave_In_Florida replied to jescalynn's topic in Correctional

    Don't bring bandage scissors in until you figure out the facility policy. A good facility will keep scissors locked and under a sharps

  2. Best Sick Call slips

    Dave_In_Florida replied to DawnJ's topic in Correctional

    I was contemplating writing a book at one point, but over the years I've forgotten some of the amusing ones. Two that I remember: "I am having firm stools" Yeah, I know, it's amazing. Clear, to the...

  3. Cleveland Clinic Ohio to Florida

    Dave_In_Florida replied to CR27's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where "CC Florida" is, or how much experience you have, but new hire RN's near Tampa make about 24/hr to start on days, with night and weekend diff's on top. In Hillsborough County...

  4. Excelsior Pass Rates!!!

    Dave_In_Florida replied to j1l4d's topic in Excelsior College

    Someone I know passed on their first try. They had to re-mediate on the last day because they grabbed a subq needle to do an IM injection. If they can pass on the first try, then anyone should be...

  5. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    Orientation is coming up soon! Hopefully we'll get some more participation in this thread after

  6. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    Good idea. First one there tell the hostess we have a group with

  7. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    Tonight is the night! My wife and I will probably be there early. You can't miss me. I'm 6-2, 280 lbs, shaved head and a

  8. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    OK so 3 students plus 2 spouses. Not a bad start. I think we'll get a much better turnout if we can recruit people at the orientation. Maybe this Friday we'll hammer out the details for a post...

  9. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    Can we get a head count of who is attending (and if you are bringing a guest) to the first meet and eat this Friday? So far I believe it is my wife and I and Chris, which is more like an...

  10. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    Does anyone use a laptop during lectures? I type much faster than I write (neater too ), but I don't want to be the only one clacking away at a keyboard distracting everyone. Also, for clinicals,...

  11. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'd like to see spouses come out, unless anyone has a problem with

  12. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    OK, Friday the 19th, say 7pm. Can we do Cantina Laredo? My wife and I have been wanting to try it there. We're getting eerily close to nailing down the details

  13. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yeah, Wiregrass area is fine for me, I'm in Odessa so I'm equally far from everything HAHA. I do ask that we go some place that at least serves food instead of a bar. I'm not a big drinker, but I...

  14. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    Before and after sounds good to me too. I'm always looking for an excuse to hang out! How about November 19 or 20? And since we're all at the west campus, do we want to meet somewhere near NPR?...

  15. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was thinking of doing it after orientation so we can recruit some people from there. Before orientation will be a busy time for me, but I want this to be a group decision. I'll go along with...

  16. Looking for IV Certification and phlebotomy course in Tampa Bay

    Dave_In_Florida replied to darlingdeb's topic in Florida Nursing

    Look into Trinity Medical Academy in New Port Richey. They are a small private school that has really made some big leaps in the programs they offer and the quality. They offer the programs you are...

  17. is a BSN going to soon be required?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to JeniRN's topic in General Nursing

    And inversely, as the baby boomers retire (including nurses) and health care changes take affect, and the population increases in general, I believe we will see hospitals hiring whatever nurses they...

  18. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    My wife was given a Littmen by a nurse at work. I can see why everyone likes them. They are VERY well

  19. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    I got my CPR cert from Trinity Medical Academy in NPR. While I can't swear to it that it fit's PHCC's criteria, it seems to based on what my card says. I received my packet today for the LPN...

  20. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    We'll discuss a date and location once we get more people in here. I'd love to get as many people as possible to go. We're going to see our class mates more than our spouses for the next year, we...

  21. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks, same to you. I'd like to discuss everyone getting together for dinner or drinks when the date gets

  22. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    HEY! No

  23. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    My date to respond to the LPN program was also October 15th. I sent my response via registered mail on Tuesday. I didn't get a packet though, just my acceptance letter and the response form. The...

  24. New to Tampa--Need help please

    Dave_In_Florida replied to swtp02's topic in Florida Nursing

    From my research, all of the RN programs have a waiting list or base entrance on a combination of your GPA for your pre-reqs and your TEAS score. I believe most of the submission deadlines have...

  25. Any PHCC January 2011 applicants out there?

    Dave_In_Florida replied to Chris99mu's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just got mine today. I'M IN!!!!!!!!! I wasn't expecting anything until the end of October (per PHCC's web site). It was a very welcome