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  1. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    roemerr replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a public high school English teacher for 15 years Job coach for people with disabilities for 2 years Admissions recruiter for private, for profit colleges (basically a sales job) Waitress...

  2. Older applicants having an advantage?

    roemerr replied to mmc51264's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I will be about 46 when I graduate (that is if I get accepted this summer). I have been worried that my age will be a disadvantage. So I am doing whatever I can to keep looking/feeling as...

  3. 2012 UNF Accelerated BSN Hopefuls

    roemerr replied to eric813us's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you for your very kind words. I didn't see anyone at the interview that appeared to be an older, non-traditional student like myself. Did anyone see anyone that looked over

  4. 2012 UNF Accelerated BSN Hopefuls

    roemerr replied to eric813us's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, I am Maria's mom. What a small world. I hope we all get in. I'm really worried about how I interviewed as well. It was hard to tell what the panel thought. At least we will all know

  5. 2012 UNF Accelerated BSN Hopefuls

    roemerr replied to eric813us's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was in group 3 at 9:30. I agree that the college did everything they could to relax the applicants. On the whole though, I thought the applicants in my group still seemed quite tense. I'm going to...

  6. 2012 UNF Accelerated BSN Hopefuls

    roemerr replied to eric813us's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well I survived the interview, now the wait begins. I really hope I make the cut. After talking to the nursing students who were at UNF today, I really want to get into this program more than

  7. Nursing Dress Code

    roemerr replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    If you buy nice skates, like the ones figure skaters wear, they can be very comfortable. Of course you have to break them in first. I could so roller skate during a twelve hour

  8. 2012 UNF Accelerated BSN Hopefuls

    roemerr replied to eric813us's topic in Florida Nursing

    The letter says 90 minutes. They probably have several rooms of students interviewing

  9. 2012 UNF Accelerated BSN Hopefuls

    roemerr replied to eric813us's topic in Florida Nursing

    I just got my letter. What a relief. I'm in the 9:30

  10. 2012 UNF Accelerated BSN Hopefuls

    roemerr replied to eric813us's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm still waiting too! My status is unchanged, so I am hopeful my letter will come. I received a facebook status update from UNF nursing school admissions. It said, "‎550 potential candidates pared...

  11. 2012 UNF Accelerated BSN Hopefuls

    roemerr replied to eric813us's topic in Florida Nursing

    That is what I am wondering too. So I looked at my application status and it still says "departmental referral." I pulled up my status letter and it is still the same one sent out originally. Anyone...

  12. 2012 UNF Accelerated BSN Hopefuls

    roemerr replied to eric813us's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm counting the days now! Is it still too early to begin stalking the mailbox? Good Luck

  13. No Motivation to Study! Help!

    roemerr posted a topic in General Students

    So I have turned in my nursing school application for summer term and I am waiting to hear if I will be accepted. Therefore, I cannot seem to make myself study for my current classes. They will not...

  14. No Motivation to Study! Help!

    roemerr replied to roemerr's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone. It helps to know I'm not alone. Thanks MN-Nurse I needed

  15. 2012 UNF Accelerated BSN Hopefuls

    roemerr replied to eric813us's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have a BA in education. I have been teaching high school English for too many years. I cannot wait to change into a nursing

  16. 2012 UNF Accelerated BSN Hopefuls

    roemerr replied to eric813us's topic in Florida Nursing

    Anyone else tired of waiting already? I know it is not even February yet, but I cannot wait to hear if I have been invited to the interview. By the way, has anyone thought about what they are going to...

  17. Will the economy ever get better so less people will pursue nursing?

    roemerr replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a high school English teacher for 15 years and have seen many very good readers struggle to pass reading comprehension tests. I suggest the original poster get a class, tutor, or good self...

  18. 2012 UNF Accelerated BSN Hopefuls

    roemerr replied to eric813us's topic in Florida Nursing

    Janalle, look at UNF's website under the College of Nursing and you will find a really good outline of their

  19. When does your Spring Semester start and what r u taking?

    roemerr replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow. That is a really big

  20. When does your Spring Semester start and what r u taking?

    roemerr replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My term starts January 9th. I'm taking General Chemistry and Human Growth and Development. I have finished all my prerequisites, but I am retaking these classes that I first took in the 1980's, to...

  21. 2012 UNF Accelerated BSN Hopefuls

    roemerr replied to eric813us's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you for the information. It sounds like the program is organized well. I hope I get

  22. Working third-shift while attending school for nursing?

    roemerr replied to heidster's topic in General Students

    If your only reason for doing this is to have insurance coverage, please investigate private insurance. Many companies have reasonable priced plans for individuals as long as you are fairly healthy....

  23. 2012 UNF Accelerated BSN Hopefuls

    roemerr replied to eric813us's topic in Florida Nursing

    danceluver, did you apply to the college as well as the nursing program? I applied to the college over the summer and I had my N# really quickly. My niece just applied a couple of weeks ago and after...

  24. How long did it take you to complete your prerequisites?

    roemerr replied to julibyrd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 44 and I am just finishing up my pre-requisites. Over the summer I didn't work and took AP1, AP2, and Statistics. It was a lot of work, but fun. Now, Fall term, I am taking Human Nutrition and...

  25. Nursing hours

    roemerr replied to GivingLove's topic in General Nursing

    Pay in my area is way below the pay of nurses. Especially if you compare salaries after a few years of experience. As a teacher I have worked a lot more hours than what the general public thinks...