Jen_Jen88

Jen_Jen88

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  1. Just finished my associates!

    Jen_Jen88 replied to japhetpr's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm a student in pr also and me and my friend are going to do the Hurst review in

  2. some advise please!

    Jen_Jen88 replied to aidafm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm about to graduate from a school in Puerto Rico (UMET) this summer after I take my last class and I've been using Hurst review and the ATI for content. Then for questions I do some in the Kaplan...

  3. California Pre nursing looking to finish program in Puerto Rico

    Jen_Jen88 replied to MrCAPR's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    Question? Did you put that you plan to move to WI and take residence? I am started my paper work on the nclex. Also, how long did you study before you took

  4. Moving To Puerto Rico For Nursing School at UMET!?

    Jen_Jen88 replied to ontobetterthings's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    Hey! I'm about to graduate UMET. Any questions feel free to ask. Stephanie yes you probably can. It just depends on the classes that are available at that time since they tend to go in order...

  5. Puerto Rico school feedback - thread #2

    Jen_Jen88 replied to WorldTravelingYogi's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    lol OMG you're not the only one counting down the days. I finish in July and I'm going straight back

  6. How many NURSING classes are "normal" to take in a quarter semester program?

    Jen_Jen88 replied to Jen_Jen88's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    Yes they pay like $2500 a month I've herd. The VA is the best paying hospital because it's

  7. How many NURSING classes are "normal" to take in a quarter semester program?

    Jen_Jen88 replied to Jen_Jen88's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    Yea I knew there was a UMET in Orlando and a Turabo in Miramar but didnt know there was one in Orlando. The one here in Caguas is accredited. I'm bilingual as well but it's because I choose to lol I...

  8. How many NURSING classes are "normal" to take in a quarter semester program?

    Jen_Jen88 replied to Jen_Jen88's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    hey mom2banurse. I'm actually set to graduate next year May. l didn't know there.was a turabo in orlando. is it

  9. How many NURSING classes are "normal" to take in a quarter semester program?

    Jen_Jen88 replied to Jen_Jen88's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    I believe like mid january around the 19

  10. How to deal with a loud/mouthy fellow student

    Jen_Jen88 replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Students

    OMG she sounds annoying! I say ignore her. She won't get very far in nursing with that attitude. Just keep doing you and don't worry about her. If she says something, stand up for yourself like you...

  11. EKG/Arrhythmia Interpretations

    Jen_Jen88 replied to KSHOCARO's topic in Cardiac

    I'm a VALOR student at the VA and I work in ICCU/CCU. One of the nurses gave me a great site where you can practice. It's www.skillstat.com you can play their game which will throw an arrhythmia and...

  12. Puerto Rico school feedback - thread #2

    Jen_Jen88 replied to WorldTravelingYogi's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    Well if you work for the VA then you can use you state license now if its civilian you have to take the PR nursing exam which they have in english. HOWEVER, they pay the RN's in civilian hospitals...

  13. VALOR - recently accepted!

    Jen_Jen88 replied to zesta's topic in Government, Military

    Well the director of the school has to recommend you and they have to write a letter of recommendation. You send in all the paper work required which is the directors letter, your transcrips and I...

  14. Puerto Rico nurses are not international

    Jen_Jen88 replied to lisy321's topic in Immigration Advice

    No its not "international" but many states do see it that way like FLORIDA =/. So when wanting to take the NCLEX as a Puerto Rican Nursing School Grad they require a English proficiency exam (dumb I...

  15. Puerto Rico school feedback - thread #2

    Jen_Jen88 replied to WorldTravelingYogi's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    Welcome

  16. Puerto Rico school feedback - thread #2

    Jen_Jen88 replied to WorldTravelingYogi's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    If I were you I'd stay. Many places from what I've been told are hiring BSN only. Plus its only an extra year. One of the nurses I work with at the VA will be starting as a clinical nurse professor...

  17. Puerto Rico school feedback - thread #2

    Jen_Jen88 replied to WorldTravelingYogi's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    To those of you coming to PR in august welcome !!! I've enjoyed my time here. Just one more year!!!

  18. Puerto Rico school feedback - thread #2

    Jen_Jen88 replied to WorldTravelingYogi's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    Of course! Feel free to PM and ask any questions. I'll try to answer them

  19. Puerto Rico school feedback - thread #2

    Jen_Jen88 replied to WorldTravelingYogi's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    Stuff is pretty cheap here. Shipping it would probably cost more than just buying it here at walmart or Capri ( store in PR it's pretty reasonable so is

  20. Low GPA? Is there hope??? YES! Read this! Possibilities attached!

    Jen_Jen88 replied to Tela's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was in the same boat as you. Started off as a pre-nursing student. Did horrible (wish I could go back but you liove and you learn) so I had to go a different route and got a BA in Sociology. Did...

  21. Poor GPA :( any RN programs?!

    Jen_Jen88 replied to PixiB's topic in General Students

    Depends I had the same problem and in most FL schools if you retook more than two classes you were not qualified. When it came time to apply for nursing school I had a 2.5 and it I could not retake...

  22. A rolling suitcase....really???

    Jen_Jen88 replied to OgreAchiever's topic in General Students

    I use a rolling bookbag, Its more of a rolling laptop bag but my med-surg book fits (Brunner is a heavy book to carry on your back lol) my drug book, Diagnosis book, My notepad and any other book I...

  23. How much is your degree costing you?

    Jen_Jen88 replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    My BSN will cost me about $15,000 (Private school in Puerto Rico) My pre-reqs were about .... not sure lol I took them from 2006-2008 and got a degree in Sociology now I'm back with Nursing how it was...

  24. Studying less and less as the program goes on

    Jen_Jen88 replied to QuarterLife88's topic in General Students

    I remember a graduating nursing student once said "take some time for yourself". I think yes its important to study but its also important to sometimes just relax!

  25. Nursing student afraid of urinary catheters!

    Jen_Jen88 replied to 49*1's topic in General Students

    I've only done condom catheter so far. But don't worry you will never be alone, your instructor or another nurse will be there to guide you through