shamrokks ADN, ASN, RN

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    Role Call Galen Tampa Bay Spring 2012!

    shamrokks replied to lalaRN2014's topic in Florida Nursing

    Can anyone tell me how long the orientation is? I was told 5-8pm and I go tomorrow so I was wondering if it was really that
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    Off Duty RNs Save Gunshot Victim

    shamrokks replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Nurses Rock

    This is a great
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    One More Semester!!

    shamrokks replied to LongislandRN23's topic in LPN to RN

    I start my LPN-RN bridge this month finally...I can't wait to be saying I'm almost done but I don't want to rush it. I'll try to enjoy every grueling bit of it,
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    Microbiology

    shamrokks replied to pco8's topic in General Students

    I'm scheduled to take Micro with two of my nursing classes but I think I can move it to an earlier semester. This is the one suggested course that I did not take before starting my bridge program for...
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    Schools in!! 21 days and counting! Anyone else starting this month

    shamrokks replied to cgrant's topic in General Students

    I can't wait for the 22nd, that's my start date finally! My orientation is tomorrow. Best of luck to everyone!! I love that we have this site to come to and vent all of our excitement/frustration to...
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    Scheduled NCLEX-RN for 1-9-13...REALLY FREAKING OUT...

    shamrokks replied to jroxx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Believe in yourself...you have been studying this information your whole nursing school career. Work on lessening your anxiety and go over review questions and rationales in your NCLEX book(s). Just...
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    I finally got my hospital job!

    shamrokks replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats! I hope you love
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    Schools in!! 21 days and counting! Anyone else starting this month

    shamrokks replied to cgrant's topic in General Students

    My LPN to RN program starts January 22nd. I have two orientations next week. I'm taking my kids to Disney World this weekend to spend time with them before I start. I know how hectic it gets when...
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    nurse coming to work drunk

    shamrokks replied to nickola's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is so scary on so many levels. I hope you let us know what
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    First Nursing Pay

    shamrokks replied to nurse_student1's topic in General Nursing

    I paid bills and saved for a new car. My old one was on it's last leg and no a/c. Living in Florida I was always so HOT driving back and forth to school and clinicals with no a/c. I do not like having...
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    Any older students??

    shamrokks replied to KristinaW's topic in General Students

    Same here, my mindset wasn't the same when I was younger. I went to college but did not take it seriously. I decided I'd rather work. Did fine until I was laid off then nothing to fall back on. This...
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    Any older students??

    shamrokks replied to KristinaW's topic in General Students

    I totally agree, it seemed like the age range in my LPN program helped because everyone assumed different roles and we mixed well. I hope it's the same way in the bridge program I'm starting this...
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    Working while in nursing program?

    shamrokks replied to dopestethoscope's topic in General Students

    I start my bridge next month and will work full time while doing so. It's a online/evening/weekend hybrid program that's part time so it's 18months which makes it more doable than some programs. I...
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    How far is your commute and how offten do you work?

    shamrokks replied to pnkgirl25's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how people make that long drive daily, especially if you work an 8 or 12 hour shift and then don't even leave on time probably so then if you add an hour drive each way to that then...
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    Roll Call-November 2012 LPN Program at Galen College in Tampa

    shamrokks replied to KKJA8855's topic in Florida Nursing

    I studied a book that Galen let me borrow. I didn't find it to be that hard but I also just finished my pre-requisites recently so my math and science were pretty fresh in my head. The PAX was pretty...
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    Any older students??

    shamrokks replied to KristinaW's topic in General Students

    28 is not old :) I'm 38 and will have my ADN before I'm 40, God willing!!! Who knows if I will advance from there. I'm not going to let my age stop
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    God perfect gift to me - I passed (good pop up)

    shamrokks replied to maadjoa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!
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    Anybody taking classes online @ Galen?

    shamrokks replied to prettyinblu's topic in LPN to RN

    Well I got in so I guess I will be able to let everyone know how the online/evening hybrid program is at Galen
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    Just found out I get to start LPN-RN in January!

    shamrokks replied to nomad nurse's topic in LPN to RN

    Congrats! I start my bridge program January 22, 2013. I'm excited and luckily it is a hybrid online, evening program that's extended out to 18 months for people who have to work full time while going...
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    thinking about going back to school.... for my RN.

    shamrokks replied to homer73's topic in LPN to RN

    I am a 38 yr old LPN with an 8 and 7 year old. I work full time and start my LPN to RN bridge January 2013. If you want it bad enough you can do it. For me in my life it is no more "what if's". I am...
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    Perfect sized notebook?

    shamrokks replied to AlaBro2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just downloaded Evernote but haven't used it yet. I always bought my little spiral notebooks from The Dollar Tree, Walmart or
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    Worried LPN will be phased out, please help rase my mind if possible.

    shamrokks replied to hfullerCNA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You will always be able to find a job as a LPN, especially after you have experience. It may be a doctor's office setting, a clinic, LTC, SNF and some hospitals but you will find work. With experience...
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    Roll Call: Starting Sp 2013 LPN

    shamrokks replied to IAmNotForgotten's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just wanted to say congrats and good luck to you all. I hope you love
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    Feeling like a servant

    shamrokks replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh I like this idea VERY
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    Feeling like a servant

    shamrokks replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    and we have so much time on our hands to be a