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    First Day of Clinicals....Disaster

    dawniepoo replied to WILLBEANRN's topic in General Students

    Esme, i love these forms, especially the report sheet. It's more organized than the forms provided by our college. Thanks so
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    I just killed a tree

    dawniepoo replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in General Students

    I finally learned after my first semester was completed that it was imperative that I have a laser printer. It cuts down on the costs of printing in the long run and it much more reliable. Our...
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    Student Clickers?

    dawniepoo replied to arbor-vitae's topic in General Students

    Our school uses Turning Point also. We were required to purchase our clickers and the faculty is absolutely rabid about making sure everyone brings them to class and uses them. It was mentioned...
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    Hep C Standard Precaution?

    dawniepoo replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, you would use universal precautions for hep
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    Seminole State - UCF Concurrent Program Fall 2012

    dawniepoo replied to BlueSkies8263's topic in Florida Nursing

    It's ridiculous to say but it varies depending on many factors. For the last 2 semesters classes have been in the early morning. Next semester the classes seem to be in the afternoon. You will have at...
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    Seminole State - UCF Concurrent Program Fall 2012

    dawniepoo replied to BlueSkies8263's topic in Florida Nursing

    Mary, I was an alternate, so I know what you are feeling. Word of advice: start getting your ducks in a row now because if they call you, and chances are they will, you won't have the luxury of time...
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    Seminole State - UCF Concurrent Program Fall 2012

    dawniepoo replied to BlueSkies8263's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, clinicals start about halfway through the semester. You start at long term care and then to acute
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    Seminole State - UCF Concurrent Program Fall 2012

    dawniepoo replied to BlueSkies8263's topic in Florida Nursing

    It is true that some students drop out the first semester. It's not 20, but more like 3 or 4. I was an alternate and got called by UCF on the last possible day to get a call, so don't give up. Most...
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    My fellow nursing students

    dawniepoo replied to guest042302019's topic in General Students

    If I were a miracle worker, I would change the clinical experience. I want everyone to be able to learn and not feel in the way. I would make sure the students were welcome to ask questions to the...
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    Seminole State - UCF Concurrent Program Fall 2012

    dawniepoo replied to BlueSkies8263's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats to you guys for your acceptance letters. We just finished our first semester and I love it. Let me know if you guys have any questions and I will be happy to answer
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    dawniepoo replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just because you're paranoid, it doesn't mean they're not after
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    Seminole State - UCF Concurrent Program Fall 2012

    dawniepoo replied to BlueSkies8263's topic in Florida Nursing

    Good luck to you guys! I'm in the program now and having a great
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    Confused!! Help!! :) (I feel alienated)... UCF Fall 2012

    dawniepoo replied to ::Panda::'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Ha! I know the feeling. You should have an answer about 4 weeks after the deadline. Good
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    Things You Know Now (And Wish You'd Known Then!)

    dawniepoo replied to x_factor's topic in General Students

    I have learned that nursing school is expensive! I'm not talking about tuition and books. It is everything else you have to buy before classes even start: uniforms, shoes, equipment, fingerprinting,...
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    Seminole State Spring 2012 Generic/Concurrent Applicant

    dawniepoo replied to cgriff08's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well, imagine my surprise when I got a call this morning from UCF saying I was in!!! Of course I am freaking out about all the stuff I have to do to catch up with everyone else. I am so
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    Seminole State Spring 2012 Generic/Concurrent Applicant

    dawniepoo replied to cgriff08's topic in Florida Nursing

    UCF told me I would not get a call after Dec 12. They also said I was next. Liars, LOL. I have come to terms that I will have to wait until the next round.
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    Confused!! Help!! :) (I feel alienated)... UCF Fall 2012

    dawniepoo replied to ::Panda::'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Panda, First of all, those 3 classes you mentioned are not required for the concurrent program if you will have your AA before you apply. You do have the option of just applying to the UCF nursing...
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    Some questions about Central Florida Nursing programs

    dawniepoo replied to EventuallyANurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    SSC and Valencia both have a concurrent program with UCF. That is your other option. SSC does not offer an accelerated program that I am aware of. I got my general AA degree
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    Seminole State Spring 2012 Generic/Concurrent Applicant

    dawniepoo replied to cgriff08's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm very sorry, JustMe. That is really rough. Why don't you try Florida Hospital? I'm applying there
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    Seminole State Spring 2012 Generic/Concurrent Applicant

    dawniepoo replied to cgriff08's topic in Florida Nursing

    You only applied to the ASN program? Did you get on the alternate
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    Seminole State Spring 2012 Generic/Concurrent Applicant

    dawniepoo replied to cgriff08's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks! I'm waiting impatiently for my
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    Seminole State Spring 2012 Generic/Concurrent Applicant

    dawniepoo replied to cgriff08's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm still praying for a phone call or email saying I am in. I'm "close to the top" of the alternate list at both
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    Seminole State Spring 2012 Generic/Concurrent Applicant

    dawniepoo replied to cgriff08's topic in Florida Nursing

    lostinfl, you need to change your major to gen AA for the concurrent
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    Seminole State Spring 2012 Generic/Concurrent Applicant

    dawniepoo replied to cgriff08's topic in Florida Nursing

    Did you at least get on the alternate list? I finished in Summer 2010 also. I emailed UCF to get an explanation as to why I was rejected. They told me it was because I didn't put in an application...
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    Seminole State Spring 2012 Generic/Concurrent Applicant

    dawniepoo replied to cgriff08's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm sorry to keep harping, but my recalculated gpa was 3.6 and I got 87.3 on my teas. I finished summer of 2010. Did anyone who was accepted get less than this? If so, I will find out if something...