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  1. PalmHarborMom

    Questions about NCP

    PalmHarborMom posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am a 41yr old BSN student that is in the process of applying for the Nurse Candidate Program. I understand that gaining entry into the program is VERY competitive and have a few questions....
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    9th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    PalmHarborMom replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Just another way to cut costs here at the hospital. Really, how's that? The gym now doubles as a place to exercise and relieve stress.... It's a
  3. PalmHarborMom

    Tampa FL Residents

    PalmHarborMom replied to TMWillia's topic in Florida Nursing

    Red35- I agree that there are some circumstances that will make a person go to one of those schools. My point is that if at all possible, try to go to a regular college or university. I do know that...
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    Freaking out about my PPD!

    PalmHarborMom replied to Kuniklo's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter is in a medical magnet program at her highschool and they have to get 2 TB tests when school starts. One of the girls in her class had a reaction to the nurse not doing the test correctly,...
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    Tampa FL Residents

    PalmHarborMom replied to TMWillia's topic in Florida Nursing

    Having attended SPC for my AA and a current USF Nursing student, I see that there are those that my be mistaken about some of the for-profit RN programs. There are for-profit places such as Everest...
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    I Don't Know How To Study :(

    PalmHarborMom replied to peppapig123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hopefullyfuturenurse- recorders can be bought for as little as $50 BUT I would recommend spending alittle extra to buy one that has a USB built into it, rechargeable battery and more storage. I have...
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    Questions about NCP

    PalmHarborMom replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Government, Military

    So I went to talk to the recruiter and he sees no reason why I won't be accepted. I'm in the process of getting all the necessary paperwork together. It seems that my GPA and being prior service are...
  8. PalmHarborMom

    Questions about NCP

    PalmHarborMom replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Government, Military

    Technically yes. But I have been told that even with prior service they only want to waive 2 years from the maximum age limit for medical officers. I'm sure that there are exceptions but I should be...
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    Questions about NCP

    PalmHarborMom replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Government, Military

    NursePamela- I am 41 right now and the Navy Nurse Corps recruiter said that I would need to be commissioned by the time I am 44. That's not including my 4 yrs of active duty. The paperwork is just a...
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    Tampa FL Residents

    PalmHarborMom replied to TMWillia's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a current USF nursing student and started at SPC getting my AA. My question is why do you want to get your LPN then bridge over? You would save time and money by just getting your Associates in...
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    SPC Nursing Fall 2012

    PalmHarborMom replied to EMTRob's topic in Florida Nursing

    Shoebuy.com has a sale going on with 20% off orders with free shipping, free returns and no sales tax. They have professional nursing shoes. I know that they are expensive but I purchases Timberland...
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    USF Fall 2012

    PalmHarborMom replied to samiam856's topic in Florida Nursing

    I talked to the company and also got the password but want to hear it from USF too. And I agree that the flyers could have been better. I'm sure that there are kinks to work out due to this being the...
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    USF Fall 2012

    PalmHarborMom replied to samiam856's topic in Florida Nursing

    Make sure that you check your USF Health email. Manny sent out an email about the background checks. We only have to do the Background Check, Drug Test and the Document Tracker. Do NOT buy the Recheck...
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    USF Fall 2012

    PalmHarborMom replied to samiam856's topic in Florida Nursing

    fuel4life- I would wait to see when classes start before buying a "Park & Ride" pass. I believe that the buses start running at 7am and if you have a class that starts at 7:30am then you may be...
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    USF Fall 2012

    PalmHarborMom replied to samiam856's topic in Florida Nursing

    I've heard that a few Upper Division alternates have been accepted, not sure about 2nd Degree. Anyone who doesn't show up for Match Day this Thursday will lose their seat, so a few spots may open up...
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    USF Fall 2012

    PalmHarborMom replied to samiam856's topic in Florida Nursing

    fuel4life- If you bought the Cardiology III, there is a free student accessory kit that you can send away for. I received the card from AllHeart.com but here is a link showing the card that I had to...
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    USF Fall 2012

    PalmHarborMom replied to samiam856's topic in Florida Nursing

    Fuel4life- I did purchase a Littmann Cardiology III stethoscope. That one is a bit more expensive more the clarity is great. A lot of nurses have the Master Classic II SE and say that it is fine. So...
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    USF Fall 2012

    PalmHarborMom replied to samiam856's topic in Florida Nursing

    if anyone else is interested, [color=#0000ee]allheart.com has littmann stethoscopes on sale right now. they also offer engraving on the chest piece and your name added to the tubing for an minimal...
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    USF 2012

    PalmHarborMom replied to taytay05's topic in Florida Nursing

    taytay05- Unfortunately, the Nursing program determines your GPA by using your first attempt grades for a course. So grade forgiveness doesn't really help. I have heard that there are students with...
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    SPC Nursing Fall 2012

    PalmHarborMom replied to EMTRob's topic in Florida Nursing

    For those of you that ended up on the alternate list, I turned down my seat Friday in hopes that they could offer the seat to someone else in time for orientation. I also know of one other person that...
  21. PalmHarborMom

    USF Fall 2012

    PalmHarborMom replied to samiam856's topic in Florida Nursing

    19nariKa- I was having the same trouble until I realized that the link has part of the following sentence in it. So just highlight all but the last part and copy and paste the link Then it should...
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    USF Fall 2012

    PalmHarborMom replied to samiam856's topic in Florida Nursing

    WooHoo!!! I got in to the Upper Division program. All morning I was trying to study for Pathophysiology but nerves made me keep checking my email.... then finally when I was on the way to campus the...
  23. PalmHarborMom

    USF Fall 2012

    PalmHarborMom replied to samiam856's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congratulations!!!! Has anyone heard anything that is applying to the Upper
  24. PalmHarborMom

    USF Fall 2012

    PalmHarborMom replied to samiam856's topic in Florida Nursing

    Who knows how they do it! But we will hopefully all find out one way or the other this
  25. PalmHarborMom

    USF Fall 2012

    PalmHarborMom replied to samiam856's topic in Florida Nursing

    19nariKa- So I guess no news is good news! We can all spend the holiday still freaking out about getting into the