shamrokks ADN, ASN, RN

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    Advice for first semester?

    shamrokks replied to CURRYA's topic in General Students

    I agree! Volunteer for everything possible in clinical. You won't always have a chance to do things while you are still in school. If you pass up an opportunity it may not come
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    Galen College of Nursing?

    shamrokks replied to NurseJoy89's topic in Florida Nursing

    It is not in a bad area so I don't know why you would need a gated apartment. There are plenty of apartments in the
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    Advice for first semester?

    shamrokks replied to CURRYA's topic in General Students

    You will have a lot of dates to remember so get a sturdy planner that will fit in your purse and use it. Write everything in it. A missed due date usually means a zero. Missed clinicals are not good...
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    Class of 2015

    shamrokks replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    I'm so ready for Christmas break too! This quarter is flying
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    Galen College of Nursing?

    shamrokks replied to NurseJoy89's topic in Florida Nursing

    And to stay positive just clarify every assignment band due date, read the material and study. Stay on top of everything and use good time management. If you fall behind you will start to feel...
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    Galen College of Nursing?

    shamrokks replied to NurseJoy89's topic in Florida Nursing

    Erica1223 I borrowed almost all of my books from a friend who graduated from Galen but I got the rest from Amazon or I rented non-nursing ones from Barnes and noble. Usually students post their books...
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    Any nurse out there from Galen that could help me with my school choice?

    shamrokks replied to Adrianaw81's topic in School, College Programs

    I have 2 quarters to left. I love it. What do you need to
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    Fortis ADN program in Largo

    shamrokks replied to fortis_student's topic in Florida Nursing

    I ended up going to Galen. I'm glad I did after reading your
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    Galen College of Nursing[ 2 Year RN @ St pete FL Campus]

    shamrokks replied to JenileeAshe's topic in Florida Nursing

    Erica1223 you will get any remaining financial aid given to you as a check or deposited into your bank if you sign up for it. I get a check every quarter at
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    Moving from Ohio to Tampa,FL in two weeks! Need help finding a GOOD school ADN

    shamrokks replied to spratt's topic in School, College Programs

    I recommend SPC, HCC or Galen. I'm almost finished at
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    Career advice- research nursing?

    shamrokks replied to as2345's topic in Research

    Any luck figuring out what you are doing yet? I am in a similar situation. I am being offered a position at my current clinic to be their research nurse when I finish my RN. I am currently their LPN....
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    Can a new BSN grad w/research experience get a research nurse job?

    shamrokks replied to troop949's topic in Research

    You can luck up on these types of positions as well. I am a LPN at a large GI/Hepatology clinic and I have been the nurse to help with their study patients when they come into the office. Now the...
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    Galen January 2013 LPN to RN role call...??

    shamrokks replied to shamrokks's topic in LPN to RN

    Since they are now regionally accredited you should be able to transfer to just about any college or university. SPC has the RN to BSN online for around $4000. I think I may check out that option...
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    Galen January 2013 LPN to RN role call...??

    shamrokks replied to shamrokks's topic in LPN to RN

    Best of luck erica1223. Don't get overwhelmed and address any issues that may come up with your instructors and the program director. Any issues that I have had, whether it be scheduling or...
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    Galen January 2013 LPN to RN role call...??

    shamrokks replied to shamrokks's topic in LPN to RN

    The time spent on campus during the online program will depend upon the classes and what lab time and exams are required. The first quarter I was not on campus at all except at the very end to take...
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    Galen January 2013 LPN to RN role call...??

    shamrokks replied to shamrokks's topic in LPN to RN

    Thank you
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    Galen January 2013 LPN to RN role call...??

    shamrokks replied to shamrokks's topic in LPN to RN

    Yes I got a check for my remaining financial aid amount. I will tell you that unless you take out loans you will not have an overage amount more than likely. I did take out loans so that is the only...
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    Starting the LPN-RN program tomorrow and I'm sooo stressed out!

    shamrokks replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in LPN to RN

    Positive thoughts bring about positive actions :-) Have a great
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    Ode to the New Nurse

    shamrokks replied to guest358111's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you
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    Hospitals... the only place where...

    shamrokks replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    These are so funny and so
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    Interview Monday morning for school LPN position

    shamrokks replied to LisaLPN7's topic in School

    Congrats on the job
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    Telling instructors that you are already an LVN...?

    shamrokks replied to texasRN_14's topic in LPN to RN

    We are supposed to put on the "student nurse" role when in school/clinicals anyway so it shouldn't matter much. I understand your worry about not knowing something that someone may think that you...
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    Got into a car accident after working a night shift

    shamrokks replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I love this!! I wouldn't want to lose my money! Sounds to me like it might
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    Paying Off Student Loans - Happy New Year!

    shamrokks replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Great
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    Starting the LPN-RN program tomorrow and I'm sooo stressed out!

    shamrokks replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in LPN to RN

    It's so good when our peers gather to uplift rather than to bring down. I love this forum. Good luck. You can and will do it. Look at the big picture. It's such a small portion of your life that you...