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Hey pinkpokey An OPT = Optional Practical Training. An OPT is essentially a one year work visa that any foreign student who graduates from at least a two year program in the U.S. automatically qualifies for. Your sister would not qualify if she planned to attend LPN school. Have your sister meet with an international student advisor at any community college or other nursing school for more info. I hope this helps!

Hey! I am currently a male (last time I checked) in his mid-40's and a nursing student. I'll be graduating just before Christmas if all goes well. There are another six of us in my class. Being male has never been an issue. Best of luck to you! pabs...

I win "re-essayez" 's all the time. Haven't collected one yet, though. Mitchell

Hey Humiliated! Sorry I missed this thread the first time around. I too remember your original thread. I'm so happy for you! Cograts! I knew you had the where-with-all to succeed! Best of luck with your new job too!! Mitchell

Hi Belleo924! I go to ECC city! I'm just about to start my 3rd semester. I did my pre-reqs at north in the fall of '03. I took NU115 at North with Daut. I think I still remember some of the names of the students: I remember Gene and Mindy S. for sure. What do you guys have to do for an exit exam? In your post above, "...if all goes well..." - I say that all the time too! UPDATE: The staff at our campus through their infinite wisdom have now passed 40 out of 60 students. The rest have one last chance in January.

Hey LT! That's pretty amazing! What's your specialty? PM me if you're too shy to tell everyone. I'm still in school but know I need to specialize ASAP. Mitchell

Bets and Angie, You guys are too funny! Okay, I will try to make it to Frenchy's for the grouper sandwich. I used to go to the New Port Richey area quite a bit a couple of years ago. I had a friend who lived there. We plan on taking a day trip over to Tarpon Springs - refresh my memory - isn't that where they had the old train station just off the Pinella's Trail? I remember parking there when I used to go roller-blading there, but I'm not sure if the train station is in Tarpon Springs, or if I'm confusing it with another town. We plan on driving up the 19 to have lunch at a little restaurant that overlooks the Pithlachiscotee (Cotee) River, roller-blade on the Pinella's trail, spend some time in Tarpon Springs, drive down to Fort Myers, and of course laze at the beach. Boy, it's getting cold up here...I can't wait... Thanks for the suggestions - keep 'em coming if you think of some more... 'til later... Thanks!!! M & P

Bets and Angie, You guys are too funny! Okay, I will try to make it to Frenchy's for the grouper sandwich. I used to go to the New Port Richey area quite a bit a couple of years ago. I had a friend who lived there. We plan on taking a day trip over to Tarpon Springs - refresh my memory - isn't that where they had the old train station just off the Pinella's Trail? I remember parking there when I used to go roller-blading there, but I'm not sure if the train station is in Tarpon Springs, or if I'm confusing it with another town. We plan on driving up the 19 to have lunch at a little restaurant that overlooks the Pithlachiscotee (Cotee) River, roller-blade on the Pinella's trail, spend some time in Tarpon Springs, drive down to Fort Myers, and of course laze at the beach. Boy, it's getting cold up here...I can't wait... Thanks for the suggestions - keep 'em coming if you think of some more... 'til later... Thanks!!! M & P

Hey Angie! Thanks for the sites! We're arriving in Tampa at 12:30 a.m. on the 5th. I've booked our room at the Sailport Waterfront Suites @ 2506 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa. Thanks again for your help! Mitchell and Pam

Hello momoftriplets: I once rented a summer cottage to a nurse attorney from Buffalo, N.Y. I've since lost touch with her, but here's what she told me: She was an RN - BSN for several years. For her to become an attorney, it was three years in law school. Now she represents hospitals and surgeons in malpractice suits. I wish I knew more.... Mitchell

Thanks Bets... Well, we are going north as far as Port Richey/New Port Richey. Can anyone help? We'll be leaving the airport at 1:00 a.m. and don't really want to drive around for hours trying to find something. S.O.S....S.O.S.... Mitchell and Pam

Hello everyone from the Tampa Bay area! I need some help. In January my girlfriend (whom I'm in Nursing School with) and I are traveling to the Tampa area where we are planning to move to after graduation in '05. We've booked our flight and have rented a car. We arrive in Tampa just after midnight on Jan. 4, 05. Can anyone from the area recommend a hotel/motel in the Tampa/St. Pete's area that isn't too expensive? I don't know the area and would like some place close to the airport, at least for the first night. With thanks!! Mitchell.

Maybe you're right. I have no idea who came up with having students perform above the national average to qualify for graduation - although I do have my suspicions. The thing is, is that if other schools have an exit exam, then I'll just have to pass ours. I'm not sure how many sections are on the exam, but one student passed all of the sections above the national average, and on one section, scored at the national average the first time, and at the national average on two sections the second time. Of course both results are failures. There's just somethi ng about all of this that just doesn't sit right with me.:uhoh21: Good luck on the skills exam tomorrow Buff-is-warm! Mitchell

Thanks guys! This reminds me of a joke I once heard: What did the jail bird say when he found out he was going to be hanged? That's 'noose' to me! Mitchell

Hello gang! I'm currently in level II in an ADN program here in Buffalo, N.Y. The news around our program is regarding the exit exam from the program. I'd never heard of an exit exam until this semester. To graduate from our program, the student needs to score higher than the national average. They have three attempts to complete this - two during the semester, and one after the semester. If they don't pass it, they have to repeat level IV theory. After two attempts, only 9 out of 64 students in Level IV have successfully passed the exit exam this semester. Do all schools have this exit exam? How come I've never heard of this before? What are the stats like at your school?

Canada has a surplus of the vaccine, just like every year. This year, however, instead of dumping the excess, the U.S. will likely be buying it. I hear it's around 2.5 million doses. If you're wondering why Canada isn't affected by the shortage, it's because Canada makes their own.

Hello CRNA's! I was hoping to get some help with my perioperative assignment. I am an ADN student who had a surgical rotation today. I missed having a CRNA question answered and was hoping you could help. 4. c) Explain completely the purpose behind the anesthesiologist's pre-operative visit to your client. Thanks for your help!

Hi ASYL! I'm not in an accelerated BSN program, but I am a Canadian in a ADN program here in Buffalo, N.Y. I go to a community college, which costs about $3,000 U.S. per semester. If all goes well, I'll graduate after 5 semesters, at a total cost of $15,000 plus books. I plan to work in the U.S. after graduation, and will likely pursue a BSN while I am working. As far as financing goes, I sold some investments that are paying my way for the next three years. The ADN program is the fastest, easiest and cheapest way to become an RN if you want to work in the U.S. after graduation. PM me if I can be of any further help. Good luck!!

Hi THaugen, Don't let this practice test get you down. You're lucky to have been given the practice. I just finished my first semester in May. I failed the second test of the semester by one point. I still finished in the top 5 of my class. You don't need to win every battle to win the war. Once you get used to the format of these nursing exams you'll do much better. The only other advice I can offer is that whenever I wasn't sure of an answer, if one of the choices had to do with something I'd never heard of, I would never pick that for the answer. It served me well. I hope you use all of the allotted time to review the test and don't worry that you're not one of the first ones finished. Remember: the tortoise beat the hare. Best of luck this semester!!!