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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 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi everyone, Does anyone have any information regarding the accelerated BSN at FIU? It would be a bit of a drive from me, but doable. FAU's accelerated program is my first choice, but I am curious...

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

    Grindaholic posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I've read some of the older and closed threads discussing pay. However, few have discussed mainly SE Florida (Palm Bch, Broward, Miami-Dade). Differentials: night shifts, weekends, holidays, OT? At...

  4. 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

  5. FAU ABSN 2015 (Volunteering Necessary)?

    Grindaholic posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello, I'm currently taking prereqs at BC. I don't have any previous nursing experience. Does anyone know if volunteering is necessary or strongly recommended (sort of like an unwritten rule) to...

  6. 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

  7. 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...

  8. 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

  9. 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...

  10. 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

  11. How did you space your SCIENCE prereqs?

    Grindaholic posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P I and II with labs Chem with lab Bio Micro etc... Advice???

  12. Science in the Summer

    Grindaholic posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Because this is a career change, the sciences are my only pre-reqs. This summer, I plan to take A&P, A&P lab, Chem, and Chem lab. The lectures are 12 weeks long and the labs are 5 weeks...

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

    Grindaholic posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I have a degree in another discipline. So, once I'm done with my prereqs, my goal is the BSN, preferably in an accelerated program. But I'm curious...what is the hiring preference nowadays in South...

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. 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...

  18. 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).

  19. 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...

  20. 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...

  21. 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...

  22. Science in the Summer

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

    Wow. You and I have a few things in common: career change, married, kids, and we're even the same age... This is encouraging. These are 12 weeks both at the same time. So that is what is giving me...

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

    Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have a friend who has a bachelors in MIS but went back to school years ago to become an RN with her ASN from MDC. She has worked as a clinical nurse for about 3 years, then left to become a case...

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

    Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

    The bolded makes sense, especially in a culture where lawsuits and claims are frequent and high!And thanks for commenting about those critical areas requirements....food for thought as I go through my...

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

    Grindaholic replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello? I know you're all out there. Please share.