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Jmiami

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  1. Beware of Mount Sinai!!

    Jmiami replied to NightNurse876's topic in Florida Nursing

    I had thought that Mt. Sinai in Miami wasn't considering applications submitted by new grads? I believe that's what was posted on the recruiting section of their website. If I'm wrong, though please...

  2. Malpractice Insurance?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    Again, thanks very very much for all of your help on this. No question about it, I'll be going to this site and securing my private insurance as soon as I receive my acceptance letter to nursing...

  3. Aspiring nurse, but not bilingual (yet)

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in Florida Nursing

    I already have a previous bachelors degree that I got back in 2001. I took Spanish as my humanities elective, but seriously that was back in 98 and 99. I will definitely be hitting the library in...

  4. Malpractice Insurance?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    what great comments...thank you so much everyone. It is such a small investment for such a great benefit that I think I will be carrying my own private insurance. Now for the question posed by a...

  5. What do you do for daycare?

    Jmiami replied to jmokeefe's topic in General Nursing

    Great question OP! I'm wondering the same thing myself. My daughter will be almost 3 when I start school and around 5 when I finish. Our shifts usually will be 12 hours long. Granted, it would be...

  6. Are new grads destined to the graveyard shift?

    Jmiami posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I am trying to mentally prepare myself for the future and satisfy my curiosity as well. As a new grad RN/ADN, in your experience, do you think I'd be destined to work the overnight shift? I'm hoping...

  7. Certs to set you apart from the pack?

    Jmiami posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to study ahead (For financial reasons, I have a year before I can start my pre-reqs). I'm looking for any resources or suggestions on websites / books etc. that I can use to study ahead...

  8. Certs to set you apart from the pack?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    pharmacology - that's a good one to start early! Professional resume...hmmm. I have a great resume, but it is all in mortgage, marketing etc. Nothing to do with the medical field (don't ask me...

  9. Certs to set you apart from the pack?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, thanks for your advice! My plan for the certs was just to have a list ready for cost estimate's sake and to have all my ducks in a row so that when I'm done with nursing school, I can...

  10. Certs to set you apart from the pack?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone! Yes, all of these courses will not be taken until after nursing school

  11. Certs to set you apart from the pack?

    Jmiami posted a topic in General Students

    I'd like to study ahead (For financial reasons, I have a year before I can start my pre-reqs). I'm looking for any resources or suggestions on websites / books etc. that I can use to study ahead for...

  12. Certs to set you apart from the pack?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in General Students

    Thanks lucky! That's a great

  13. Certs to set you apart from the pack?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    thanks psu! I thought about the text option and have researched what my future school is currently using for classes. I am searching affordable options of obtaining these books. Cashflow is limited...

  14. Are new grads destined to the graveyard shift?

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for the replies! The only reason I have a preference is because I have a young daughter (about 5 when I graduate, 1 1/2 now) and I feel that if I work nights, I'd be very absent from her life....

  15. ADN vs. BSN

    Jmiami posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I have seen a few threads regarding the ability to get hired right out of school. Of course I'm sure the schools will tell you that it won't be a problem, but what's the real scoop? I'm going to...

  16. ADN vs. BSN

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in Florida Nursing

    Typo in the title. I do, however, understand the difference between ADN and BSN. Furthermore, I understand that it's not RN vs. BSN otherwise I wouldn't have clearly written in my post about...

  17. Aspiring nurse, but not bilingual (yet)

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'd love to learn creole as well! My native language is English, but I respect and love to learn about other cultures and their languages

  18. Work during school?

    Jmiami posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I've heard people recommend trying to secure a nurse tech / CNA type position while in Nursing School in order to gain experience with patient care. I have a couple of questions regarding this. I...

  19. Financial Aid for Nursing School

    Jmiami posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a 31 year old living in Miami, FL who would like to become a nurse. I have a 16 month old daughter and limited finances. I'm technically not a single mom, because even though we're not married,...

  20. Financial Aid for Nursing School

    Jmiami replied to Jmiami's topic in Florida Nursing

    Do most people work FT and go to school FT? Work PT and school PT? PT I'd bring in around 500 / mo, but I'm worried about working FT and not making the grades I need to succeed ( I hear nursing...

  21. How to Finance Living Expenses and School

    Jmiami posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a 31 year old living in Miami, FL who would like to become a nurse. I have a 16 month old daughter and limited finances. I'm technically not a single mom, because even though we're not...