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  1. PalmHarborMom

    BSN at USF or ADN at SPC a better choice?

    PalmHarborMom replied to nchareonsup's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a current USF student at the College of Nursing in the Upper Division program. Here is the link to the 2nd Degree Sequence. Admissions Requirements - Second Degree - USF Health - Tampa, Florida...
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    Applying to SCF/USF nursing and so discouraged

    PalmHarborMom replied to BeagleBabe's topic in Florida Nursing

    Do not let the posts about it being hard to get into USF stop you from applying. I am a 1st semester Upper Division BSN student at USF. There are 2 different programs, one for those without a...
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    Tattoos - after you're already in the NCP

    PalmHarborMom replied to Motherofcorgis's topic in Government, Military

    I am in the process of trying to get into NCP and I also had to sign papers stating that I will not get any tattoos. There are many people that may get them once they are already in but I would tread...
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    Sometimes it's impossible not to giggle...

    PalmHarborMom replied to AtivanIM's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have been doing clinicals for nursing school at a VA hospital. I had a patient that was alert and oriented, at first. He is a spinal cord patient, so I was assisting him with his AM care. All seemed...
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    What is the one thing that turns your stomach?

    PalmHarborMom replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    I can handle the sights and smells of pretty much anything.... BUT the sound of someone gagging and hacking while they are trying to or actively throwing up makes me want to hurl! My stomach will...
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    PalmHarborMom replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    While I am not an ER nurse yet, I am the mother of 2 kids and have had my fair share of visits to the ER. I do NOT get the people complaining about ER wait times. We have never waited more than 45...
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    How does cellulitis relate to out-of-whack serum creatinine and creatinine clearance?

    PalmHarborMom replied to Samian Q's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The patient's serum creatinine levels are OK. The Creatinine clearance is elevated but that can be due to eating lots of meat, pregnancy or vigorous exercise. Normally it is when the creatinine...
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    Computer During Nursing School!

    PalmHarborMom replied to nhostetler's topic in General Students

    There are many posts already about affordable computers. When it comes time to purchase software, make sure that you check with the prices on software at your college. I attend the University of South...
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    Will I be in over my head? Advice please!

    PalmHarborMom replied to FutureNurseNYC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started college at the age of 39 and totally feel your pain when it comes to being scared about taking new classes. When I took my first A&P class, it had been well over 20 years since I had...
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    need help with diagnosis careplan

    PalmHarborMom replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Esme12- An ischial pressure sore is a ulcer that forms on a patients buttocks.... You know when a young kid with a bony butt sits on your lap? That bony part of their butt that is poking you in the...
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    What do you think about nurses and PA's being called "Doctor"?

    PalmHarborMom replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    psu_213- My daughter broke her arm and her Dr at the Emergency room name was Dr. Pain (spelled differently) That might not be the best name to comfort your patients, it scared thhe heck out of my...
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    What are some well respected nursing programs in Florida?

    PalmHarborMom replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Florida Nursing

    f_nurse2b16- The $4799 is just for the first semester. I had already taken Pathophysiology or the tuition would have been $800 more. I plan on tuition being $2800 per regular semester and about $1400...
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    What are some well respected nursing programs in Florida?

    PalmHarborMom replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Florida Nursing

    F_nrse2b216- Tuition is pretty in line with what I have seen at other public universities. This semester I am taking 13 credits and my tuition was $2799. But be prepared for the first semester.... In...
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    Great nurse but visually challenged

    PalmHarborMom replied to Lil guppy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Your employer is required to make reasonable accommodations. Letting you use an assistive device is very reasonable. While I am not legally blind, I do need reading glasses (can't read computer or...
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    What are some well respected nursing programs in Florida?

    PalmHarborMom replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Florida Nursing

    F_nurse2b16- Of course USF is a great program! lol It is very competitive to get into but well worth all the hard work! Unlike some programs, when doing clinicals we get to stay at the same...
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    What are some well respected nursing programs in Florida?

    PalmHarborMom replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Florida Nursing

    I attend USF but have heard other good things about all the other big universities (UF,FSU,UNF, UM). The private universities were just too expensive for me to
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    If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    PalmHarborMom replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Before entering nursing school, I was an Aviation Electrician and had plans to go back to school to become an Electrical Engineer. Because of my husband having medical issues, I have seen the best and...
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    A Little Worried About Getting Accepted Into The Nursing Program :(

    PalmHarborMom replied to AsgardianSubaru's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LisaChheang- I do agree that you need to keep up your GPA to remain competitive. As far as entering the Honors program, be careful because I have seen previously great students watch their GPA's fall...
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    Navy Nursing: Anyone have experience with the NCP?

    PalmHarborMom replied to GuelnRn's topic in Men in Nursing

    CSUnursegirl2b- It is my understanding that part of the contract that you would sign includes a requirement to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA after being accepted. So even after you are accepted you will...
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    Online stats. Anyone take it this way?

    PalmHarborMom replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took Stats both in class and online. The traditional class had a horrible professor that would explain how to do the problems but not when or why to do certain aspects. I retook the class online and...
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    James A Haley va hospital MICU

    PalmHarborMom replied to Fresheart's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am doing my clinicals for the BSN program at the University of South Florida at James A Haley VA hospital. This semester, I am in the Spinal Cord Unit. So far, all of the nurses that I have asked...
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    New grad Job in a pain clinic but very hesitant to stay

    PalmHarborMom replied to jlh386's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Run for the hills!!! It sounds like a Pill Mill and yes you could run into trouble there. Here in Florida, there are always reports of Pill Mills being raided and I see, on the news, employees being...
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    Help

    PalmHarborMom replied to msmartel bee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    msmartel bee- I also went to a Community College to get all my pre-req's completed and that's where I took the Stats class that I purposefully failed. When I used the grade forgiveness, the first...
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    College Algebra ughh

    PalmHarborMom replied to beckyboo1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    beckyboo1- most colleges offer free tutoring that is also a great help. It may have tutoring hours that will work better for you. At my university, math tutoring is available until 10pm Sun-Thurs. It...
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    Two year wait list & I've forgotten nearly everything...

    PalmHarborMom replied to bdicenzo's topic in General Students

    I am in my first semester of a BSN program. My best suggestion would be to go over ALL of A&P 1&2 and Microbiology. Some of the students that I see struggling are the ones that do not have a...