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Jmiami

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  1. Miami-Dade / Broward Job Market

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would be an RN (ADN) with the intention of working towards my BSN, then MSN. I would like to hear LPN comments as well, since that pathway to RN may be an option for me in the future. Ideally, I'd...

  2. Miami-Dade / Broward Job Market

    Jmiami posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Let me preface this with I AM going to do this, it's just a matter of how. It's also a matter of being realistic and prepared with my expectations. I know the job market is poor for new grads....

  3. Nursing School vs. A&P - how much harder is it?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone for your feedback! It's helping me get an idea of what to expect. Shade43, did your estimations include the amount of time spent in class or is there additional time added onto that...

  4. Nursing School vs. A&P - how much harder is it?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the insight everyone! It's odd that nursing schools wouldn't want to space out the material a bit more in order to make sure that you really have the time to digest it without being so...

  5. Is Bankruptcy a major hindrance to employment?

    Jmiami posted a topic in General Nursing

    There is a reason I'm posting this in General Nursing discussion, it is to get the opinion of those who are in the field and who maybe experienced with current hiring practices. I recently had to...

  6. Is Bankruptcy a major hindrance to employment?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    wow! 740! That will be me 5 years from now. I'm just more of a saver than a spender anyway. I'm the "if the bill isn't paid early, it's late" type. Yes, nerdy I know. I am hoping to be able to...

  7. Prospective Employers performing credit check for employment? How common?

    Jmiami posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just reading one of my nerdy financial type books and for hoots thought I'd shoot the thought out there... How many of you were required to pass a credit check by your prospective employers...

  8. Being late to work...

    Jmiami replied to sarabellum1's topic in General Nursing

    On another note, with people standing two and three deep to take the jobs of those who currently hold them, I don't understand why many facilities put up with this kind of

  9. Being late to work...

    Jmiami replied to sarabellum1's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, it shows poor time management skills. Those skills are crucial in nursing. If one can't even make it to work on time, how can they be trusted to give meds or perform procedures on...

  10. "No nurses of color....."

    Jmiami replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "melanin deficient"!!!! I LOVE that, so

  11. MDC Generic and BSN FAQ'S

    Jmiami posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    How long is the BSN program, are lectures offered online and working nurses did you find current employers were supportive in scheduling around clinicals? Did you find it overwhelming to balance...

  12. How much time to dedicate to PT program?

    Jmiami posted a topic in General Students

    My program of interest is a PT RN program, two evenings a week from 6-7:30 ish and clinicals on saturdays (probably all day). Credit wise it goes something like this: Fall-8cr, Spring-2cr,...

  13. Repeated A&P twice...what to do now?

    Jmiami replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would check what the requirements are for admission into nursing programs in your area. Some have a max of 2 F's or

  14. Balancing School and Family

    Jmiami replied to BrooklynNurse590's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have a great support system, so at least that gives you a head up on a lot of other single moms. Try getting a job as a sitter. If you work midnights anyways, you'd basically be sitting next to...

  15. Why Aren't There More Part Time Nursing Programs?

    Jmiami replied to peachshan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the demand for nurses just doesn't call for more program options. The mentality these days seems to be make it work or do something else. It's probably one way of decreasing the influx of RN...

  16. Working and Pre-Reqs

    Jmiami replied to smoup's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm working 4o hrs/wk, have a 2 year old, hubs and household to run and am juggling 3 classes this summer semester. Staying organized is key! So far I have A's in all classes! You can do

  17. Nurses, I need your wisdom

    Jmiami posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm 33. Work at a coffee shop, it's a "survival job" after a layoff. My sweetest girl who is almost 3 needs to eat. Here's my plan, tell me if I'm a starry eyed idiot. The think I like most about...

  18. Get in the field or wait - WWYD

    Jmiami posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nurses, with your experience, please give your opinions. I'm 33 with a 3 yo daughter. Would you: a) go to lpn school starting in a few months, taking out loans of 18k for living xp and school. Hope...

  19. Get in the field or wait - WWYD

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    Ashley, let me tell you. You are one wise nurse. I really appreciate your replies because you bring a lot of great points up. I guess self gratification is no where near as important as taking care...

  20. Can you take sciences with RN classes at MDC?

    Jmiami posted a topic in General Students

    All I have left to complete for pre-reqs are A+P 2, Chem, micro and mac1033. I have an A in a biology class and a B in Anatomy 1 (young n stupid, messing around). I'm taking the TEAS sometime this...

  21. How is PT RN at MDC considered PT?

    Jmiami posted a topic in General Students

    The point of this program is for those who need to work through it, right? The first semester is 8 credits, while the first semester of FT program is 10 or so. How is that part time? Then the next...

  22. MDC Spring 2012 Part Time Program

    Jmiami replied to Mwen's topic in Florida Nursing

    hey everyone, congrats! did you all take all of your pre-reqs before applying or were you enrolled in the last of them when you sent your application in. I want to do this PT program, but if it...

  23. B average - RN or LPN?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in General Students

    I think if I'm just "nursing" in any capacity, I'll be happy. So LPN will be just fine with me until I get my RN. I'll still be "nursing" and not working in a coffee shop. I'll have a career that I...

  24. B average - RN or LPN?

    Jmiami posted a topic in General Students

    Here I am: Previous BA in Theater. A+P1: withdrawn from in 2005 due to death in the family. Passed with a B in 2006. A+P2: withdrawn from in 2006 due to another death in the family. Other pre-reqs...

  25. How to pay for LPN Program?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I haven't gone yet. I'm hopefully beginning in January! I'm completing a CNA course this summer with two other pre-reqs along with working full time. It's going alright so far. The CNA material is...