Peliroja62

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1. So, we don't learn how to do IVs in nursing school?

   Peliroja62 replied to i<3u's topic in General Students

   In the program I am in (BSN) we practice in the lab during our Adult 2 rotations time period (second round of clinicals on Med surge) and then we can actually do them during our practicum (last...

2. UCF Nursing

   Peliroja62 replied to vccorscc's topic in Florida Nursing

   I think you should practice the reading portion of the test. you have till July 1st to apply right? So you could take the test next month some time. ATI has some good prep books you can order from...

3. UCF Nursing

   Peliroja62 replied to vccorscc's topic in Florida Nursing

   Hi there, I am not at the Daytona campus but I just completed my first semester at the Cocoa campus. I also had a 4.0 when I applied but I had an 85 on the TEAS test. You might want to retake the TEAS...

4. UCF Nursing

   Peliroja62 replied to vccorscc's topic in Florida Nursing

   The basic BSN program at UCF takes 18 months to

5. Studying for finals is anyone else with me?

   Peliroja62 replied to heavenbound's topic in General Students

   Took two finals last week - two more tomorrow - been studying like a mad woman for several days now. Can't wait to get past tmrw and take a

6. Older mature nurses: How can I encourage my mom to pursue her RN with me?& should I?

   Peliroja62 replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, Just wanted to add my encouragement! I am the "senior citizen" in my class. I am 49 years old. I started my journey going back to school when I was 46! I have done very well. At the associate...

7. Looking to buy lab supplies to practice at home

   Peliroja62 replied to The Princess Bride's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   The problem is they don't give you enough supplies to practice enough. I ran out of the ampules (sp) and not can't practice that skill! soooo

8. Do I want to be a nurse for the wrong reasons?

   Peliroja62 replied to Diane in Ohio's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Don't let your age stop you. I went back to school at the ripe ol age of 46 and at first, I was scared to death. But after a few scary weeks of "blowing the cobwebs off of my brain", I have done...

9. UCF Nursing

   Peliroja62 replied to vccorscc's topic in Florida Nursing

   Hello, It sounds like you might have a decent chance - you have a nice, solid overall GPA so you should definitely apply. Good

10. Things are looking up!

    Peliroja62 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - thanks for the positive post!! Happy

11. Best makeup for clinicals?

    Peliroja62 replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    Sallys beauty supply sells blotting papers for pretty cheap and they work great. Just pat your face with them and they soak the oil right up. I have very oily skin and they work great for me... You...

12. Keiser University a good or bad choice?

    Peliroja62 replied to CombatMedic88's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello, I live in Palm Bay too. I think Keiser is a very expensive way to go. I went to BCC for all of my prereqs and got accepted to UCF College of Nursing because I want to get my BSN. You can get...

13. I hate this teas test thing ugh!!!!!

    Peliroja62 replied to alwayssmilen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I scored an 81 on the TEAS Test and I was accepted to UCF College of Nursing. Good

14. I'm Accepted! Whoa!!!

    Peliroja62 replied to Ftr_NurseJackie's topic in General Students

    My program is 5 semesters too and we will be done the first week of August (2012). We go straight through the summers. I would like to work in Labor and delivery. I am very exicted but also very...

15. I'm Accepted! Whoa!!!

    Peliroja62 replied to Ftr_NurseJackie's topic in General Students

    I have been told the same thing! Good thing it is just 5 semesters! With lots of hard work and determination, we will make it through to the other side!! Good luck to you!!! I wish you all the