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  1. Science in the Summer

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

    Ah...if I am not working...the truth hurts. I do work. I am lucky because I work from home most of the time, but it is still a demanding work load.... I am happy you made that

  2. Science in the Summer

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

    You did make a GREAT point of being able to apply while I'm finishing up prereqs. Some of the community colleges around here have that option. My goal is to ace my classes so that I get accepted in...

  3. Science in the Summer

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

    My chemistry is a pre-requisite to micro. So, if I take chem in the summer, I'll be able to take micro in the fall and be done in time to meet my December deadline. Otherwise, I'll have to push...

  4. Science in the Summer

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

    AP I and Chem are both 12 weeks long during the summer. So, I'd be taking them at the same

  5. How did you space your SCIENCE prereqs?

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

    OK! I'm sure. I don't want to and really cant afford to stretch them out over 2 years. So I am glad to get a reply like yours. Any tips, websites, books, wisdom to

  6. FAU ABSN 2015 (Volunteering Necessary)?

    Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

    Get a 4.0 in my nursing prereqs...will try my BEST. Score high on the TEAS... Overall GPA should be over 3.5..... Tall order because I am currently working full time, married, w/3 kids....but I'm up...

  7. Pay for New RNs in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties?

    Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

    Weird. LPNs down here make about $19-20. So, my guess RNs make about $25 and up. Older threads range from $20 -30. But I'm interested to hear what the different hospitals pay down here. I...

  8. FAU ABSN 2015 (Volunteering Necessary)?

    Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

    Quendi, thank you for responding! Congrats on getting in. What else can you share with respect to increasing my chances of getting accepted? Grades....especially in sciences. Did you attend FAU...

  9. Fau Traditional and Accelerated Program 2015

    Grindaholic replied to nicustudent's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey Nicustudent (and fellow pre-nursing students), The FAU ABSN program is my FIRST choice. It is ideal because it has the best stats as far as pass rate, expediency, and its extremely close to me....

  10. FIU BSN Accelerated Option Program

    Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

    Seems so. I've been meaning to call over there and get some info. I'll report

  11. Chemistry Tips? Suggested Websites / Books That Helped You PASS?

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

    Balancing Chemical Equations This is a good explanation of balancing. It also leads to other links for chemistry practice: Worksheets for Practicing Balancing Equations Here are some worksheets with...

  12. Chemistry Tips? Suggested Websites / Books That Helped You PASS?

    Grindaholic posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I have not taken Chem in over 13-14 years. So, now that I'm pursuing an ABSN, its inevitable that I take it as a prerequisite. Please share any tips you found helpful to pass this class with a B...

  13. Chemistry Tips? Suggested Websites / Books That Helped You PASS?

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

    Thank you so much for that Khan

  14. Digital Recorders

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

    Thanks. I just heard that it may be prohibited at my school. I'll check. I may get a recorder anyway...to record myself to help memorize Anatomy, and replay it during my day: washing dishes,...

  15. Digital Recorders

    Grindaholic posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, curious as to suggestions for a digital recorder.

  16. Fau Traditional and Accelerated Program 2015

    Grindaholic replied to nicustudent's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey, I plan to apply to FAU's ABSN program in 2015 too. I'll be checking this thread periodically. I graduated YEARS ago, and all I need are the sciences, that I plan to have complete by

  17. Chemistry Tips? Suggested Websites / Books That Helped You PASS?

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

    Bumpity

  18. Chemistry Tips? Suggested Websites / Books That Helped You PASS?

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

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/preparation-chemistry-health-227024.html This thread was helpful. The poster, Daytonite, recommended some websites. Because that thread is over 7 years...

  19. FIU BSN Accelerated Option Program

    Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ok, thanks for responding. Bumping this thread, so that more people can chime in. FYI, there is a brochure on the FIU Nursing site which briefly discusses the FIU Accelerated Option. I may call to...

  20. What's the Job Market in Tampa for LPNs and RNs?

    Grindaholic posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Trying to make a decision of which route to take. Would love all responses.

  21. Lawyer to Nurse

    Grindaholic replied to layne228's topic in Nursing Career

    Attorney-turned-nurse wins DAISY Nursing Award http://www.cardinalglennon.com/News/Pages/DAISY-Winner-November-2010.aspx Cardinal Glennon Transitional Care Unit nurse Joe Diekemper smiles with the...

  22. Lawyer to Nurse

    Grindaholic replied to layne228's topic in Nursing Career

    Attorney-turned-nurse wins DAISY Nursing Award Cardinal Glennon Transitional Care Unit nurse Joe Diekemper smiles with the DAISY Award statue. 2/2/2011 Attorney-turned-nurse wins DAISY Nursing...

  23. FINALLY!! I am an RN!!!!!!!!!

    Grindaholic replied to NayD_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! I'm in the early phases of prereqs, so this news is inspirational to

  24. Question About Broward College Admission PreReqs

    Grindaholic posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi, I have been looking at: FAU's Accelerated BSN, Palm Beach State's ADN, and Miami Dade's Accelerated ADN. They all have the same science prereqs before submitting an application: Chem, AP I &...

  25. Question About Broward College Admission PreReqs

    Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for replying, Bebet39. No, I'm not an LPN. My first choice was the ABSN at FAU because I have a degree from another discipline. But since Broward accepts fewer prereqs to get in the program, it...