Darkstar1485 BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

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    dealing withfailures in nursing school and negative people

    Darkstar1485 replied to snowybee's topic in General Students

    Maybe you are more of a visual/hands on learner. I know many people in my class who don't understand crap until they get on the floor or are in skills lab. When you fall, you need to pick yourself...
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    What exactly do you learn/do during clinicals?

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm really excited about nursing school. I applied for the Fall 2012 semester and I'm praying that I get accepted. I just want to know what to expect during clinicals. What are you allowed to do/not...
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    Bethune-Cookman Nursing program Spring 2013

    Darkstar1485 replied to Jsica's topic in Florida Nursing

    I heard good things about Bert Fish (New Smyrna). Good Pick. I have no idea what you look like I wouldve approached you! Anyway, there is always tmrw! You will know what i'll be wearing so if you see...
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    Posting your Exam Grades on Facebook

    Darkstar1485 replied to Kateoh82's topic in General Students

    I do it all the time. I don't really care what people think about it. I refuse to be silent about something I worked SUPER hard for. There have been times when I didnt do so well and my friends did. I...
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    CNA Reciprocity and MD Intern oppurtunities

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hello everyone! I am going to school in Florida. I am a first year RN BSN student. May 2013 i will have 1 yeay of nursing school under my belt.I have been doing research on Maryland hospitals tht have...
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    Bethune-Cookman Nursing program Spring 2013

    Darkstar1485 replied to Jsica's topic in Florida Nursing

    You will have about... 6 weeks where you will learn basic CNA skills and then you will start clinicals. Some advice... Do NOT pic a nursing home. If you can, request a hospital to do your clinical...
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    Bethune-Cookman Nursing program Spring 2013

    Darkstar1485 replied to Jsica's topic in Florida Nursing

    Your orientation will be on the first day of classes... at least, that's how it was for us (Fall 2012
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been looking for jobs, and these places want CNA's to cook, do laundry, clean, and drive people places. Um.. maybe I got this wrong, but I dont remember learning any of these things during my CNA...
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    Bethune-Cookman Nursing program Spring 2013

    Darkstar1485 replied to Jsica's topic in Florida Nursing

    i just liked the page. thanks for putting it
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    Bethune-Cookman Nursing program Spring 2013

    Darkstar1485 replied to Jsica's topic in Florida Nursing

    yes, just make sure its a polo shirt
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    Bethune-Cookman Nursing program Spring 2013

    Darkstar1485 replied to Jsica's topic in Florida Nursing

    I enjoy helping. I know how scary it can be when youre facing the unknown. I wish i had someone tell me these things when i got accepted. You will have a ton of work and its going to be hard, but you...
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    Bethune-Cookman Nursing program Spring 2013

    Darkstar1485 replied to Jsica's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would go directly to the dean of nursings office and speak to her assistant ms. ********. Speak to ms. ******* first when u get there and let her know that u need to speak with her about scholarship...
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    Bethune-Cookman Nursing program Spring 2013

    Darkstar1485 replied to Jsica's topic in Florida Nursing

    Im so happy you both got in! Ive been so swamped with school so keeping up with this thread has been difficult. Youll need a clinical uniform (do not buy it thru the school its expensive just buy...
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    I got in Bethune-Cookman BSN Fall 2012!

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I am so excited! I got into Bethune-Cookman University's BSN program. I cant wait to get more info!!!! YAY!!!! Anyone else on here got into
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    Clinical partner issues HELP!

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in General Students

    Ok, I'm going to get this off my chest... I have a clinical partner who is in his early 30's. He has 2 kids and a wife. When I first met him, he seemed motivated and very intelligent, and i wanted to...
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    Bethune-Cookman Nursing program Spring 2013

    Darkstar1485 replied to Jsica's topic in Florida Nursing

    That doesn't mean anything. I know people who got ALOT less than a 70 and got in. They didn't say what they got, but it damn sure wasn't a 70. They do look for 70's, but that's definately NOT a deal...
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    Bethune-Cookman Nursing program Spring 2013

    Darkstar1485 replied to Jsica's topic in Florida Nursing

    Bethune_Cookman does have nursing scholarships, but you have to have at least 1 semester under your belt to get anything significant. You should do research. i did, and i got 2 scholarships. If you...
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    I got in Bethune-Cookman BSN Fall 2012!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Florida Nursing

    Sorry for the late reply. I have no life and just saw that you posted. LOL I am currently in the program and I LOVE IT! Don't get me wrong, the work load is heavy, and school is 5x a week, but I...
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    I got in Bethune-Cookman BSN Fall 2012!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Florida Nursing

    my gpa was 3.76, but they have accepted people with
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    I got in Bethune-Cookman BSN Fall 2012!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Florida Nursing

    no
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    I got in Bethune-Cookman BSN Fall 2012!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Florida Nursing

    no
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    Nursing Skills

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in General Students

    I couldn't take a BP to save my life before. My nursing instructor taught me how to do it in 5 min. Now I feel like a superstar! :) LOL What nursing skill/s are/were the hardest for you to learn?...
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    Question about Nursing Track

    Darkstar1485 replied to dhumeida's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    UNF - Brooks: School of Nursing - regular_prelicensure_BSN, UCF COLLEGE OF NURSING : BSN Prerequisites, Upper Division Sequence - Academics - USF Health - Tampa,
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    Thinking of having a baby while in LPN school

    Darkstar1485 replied to malloryg's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Mallory, You seem like you want people to tell you to have the baby and that nothing will ever go wrong. I support you having a child. having a child is wonderful! I just wouldn't CHOOSE to do it...
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    Can you be a CNA and a LPN in Florida?

    Darkstar1485 replied to spectrabrite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a FL CNA I think most people voluntarily burn them after they become LPN's. j/k! That's a good question though. I would think the person would just let it lapse maybe... any other thoughts or...