Grindaholic

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1. FIU ABSN Spring 2016

   Grindaholic posted a topic in Florida Nursing

   Hello! The deadline for the accelerated option at FIU is coming up July 15, 2015. So we have fall 2014 and winter 2015 left before this

2. FIU BSN Accelerated Option Program

   Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

   Hi, I'm bumping this thread up in case anyone has any new info to share. I've been meaning to follow-up but I was swamped with my summer courses. I'll share when I learn

3. FAU ABSN 2015 (Volunteering Necessary)?

   Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

   Thank you, KathleenPrice, for your two very helpful tips. Do you know if there is an AP lab on North BC campus? I'll have to check. Thanks

4. FAU Accelerated - What did you use to study for the FAU TEAS V?

   Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

   Thank you Quendi, you're becoming my FAU

5. FAU Accelerated - What did you use to study for the FAU TEAS V?

   Grindaholic posted a topic in Florida Nursing

   At FAU, the "TEAS V" admission examination consists of 170 questions in a proctored, standardized assessment that evaluates each student on skills in reading, math, science, and English language. For...

6. MDC has a PA program

   Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

   EXACTLY! I don't understand how MDC is only offering an Associates. At least they could have tried to make it a Bachelors. It does seem

7. MDC has a PA program

   Grindaholic posted a topic in Florida Nursing

   At MDC this PA program awards an associates. I always thought a PA must have a masters. Please shed some light on this program. Also, how competitive will one be down here in S. Florida if all of...

8. Attending Multiple Schools Simultaneously?

   Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   With some of these responses, I may do it for more than one semester, as I had originally planned. I'll share my experiences later in a few months.

9. Attending Multiple Schools Simultaneously?

   Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   No worries! I did not interpret it as snarkiness. Thanks for you input and sorry for the lack of specifics. For anyone who reads this later on...your financial aid points are actually VERY

10. Attending Multiple Schools Simultaneously?

    Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Because this is my second bachelors, I'm not on financial aid/loans. If I went this route, it would be two community colleges...both of which are transferable to state universities...and it would be...

11. Attending Multiple Schools Simultaneously?

    Grindaholic posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have any of you attended multiple schools simultaneously while taking your prereqs? Why did you do this? What were the advantages and

12. What is your degree in other than nursing?

    Grindaholic replied to nija315's topic in General Students

    B.S. in Business Administration and a JD (law degree).

13. Nowadays, in S. Florida, do hospitals prefer BSNs, or is the RN all that matters?

    Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

    Very encouraging post! I actually thought that my previous experience in another field would be viewed as valuable. Hope it is seen as you've eloquently and optimistically stated in your post when...

14. Nowadays, in S. Florida, do hospitals prefer BSNs, or is the RN all that matters?

    Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

    My sister in law has been at Baptist forever. First she started as an RN with an ADN then had Baptist pay for the rest. She now has an MSN and teaches on the side. But I am in Boca. So travelling...

15. Science in the Summer

    Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your post is very helpful. I will weigh all of my commitments and make a smart decision. Down here in S. Florida, the competition to get into a good program is tough, so I want to give myself a...