hgrimmett

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1. TEAS EXAM

   hgrimmett replied to Endure2017's topic in TEAS Exam Help

   My school wants us to take the TEAS by the end of October 2017 (for those of us applying for the Fall 2018 nursing start date.) There's later test dates but they're really pushing for early testing....

2. Silly question.. stethoscope color for school?

   hgrimmett replied to BellemRN2b's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Like these? Prestige Medical Crystal Stethoscope Charms |

3. PLEASE help me choose a school!!

   hgrimmett replied to Lexi16's topic in Florida Nursing

   Vocational schools don't give you college credits, only a completion certificate. Basically they are for folks who just want job training not advanced education. PTEC does have an agreement with SPC...

4. Going back to school in my 50's

   hgrimmett replied to Wille78's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

   Glad to see it's not just me. Assuming the financial aid folks at my school can make this happen, I'm starting classes Aug 28.. and I will be 55 in December of this year. Plan is to get my 2 year...

5. PLEASE help me choose a school!!

   hgrimmett replied to Lexi16's topic in Florida Nursing

   Valencia, Seminole State, St Pete College, and Daytona State are all equivalent schools and all good.. it would be cheaper by far to get your prereqs done at any of those and possibly your AS/AA/ADN...

6. How to Prepare for Next Semester's Pharmacology Class

   hgrimmett replied to TonyPharmD's topic in General Students

   if you click the link in the blue bio box that says "Read my articles" you will go to a page with all of

7. Taxes in Florida

   hgrimmett replied to Mcsteli's topic in Florida Nursing

   I do not have a percentage I can give you.. but I can give you some information. Florida is a right to work state so there are no unions here. or at least not very active ones. Other states are...

8. What was I thinking?

   hgrimmett replied to RanieRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I'm a month away from 50 and in my 2nd quarter of an ADN-RN program. I do plan to eventually get my Master's afterwards, assuming I can find a bridge program that I can afford and can get into....

9. question about timeframes

   hgrimmett replied to mom2many2012's topic in Excelsior College

   In my RN program its every week, sometimes in more than one class. FWIW I don't go to Excelsior, though I do have online classes. Why would exams only be every month in any

10. Recommendations: Long sleeve shirt to cover tattoos

    hgrimmett replied to mmills63's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Champion brand from Target is good and they sell them online too. Cherokee, Dickies, White Swan, and lots of others scrub companies also make long sleeved shirts. I buy mine (Cherokee Workwear...

11. Transferring from SPC to ITT.

    hgrimmett replied to lttype's topic in Florida Nursing

    I currently attend ITT St Pete. Love the small classes and the instructors, don't love the cost. It's VERY (did I mention VERY) expensive. After the Pell grants are maxed out and any other grants...

12. A nurse has an RN but did not get a diploma or BSN

    hgrimmett replied to enchantmentdis's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Apply to whatever college the person is interested in Have transcripts of all previous college work sent to this school from the previous school(s) Wait for the college to get the transcripts and...

13. Anyone looking to attend PTEC's Oct 2012 LPN class?

    hgrimmett replied to KMorant730's topic in Florida Nursing

    I wanted to go to PTEC. Truly. It is by far the cheapest and fastest option to get an LPN license (assuming you pass the big NCLEX test after school is done..) I tried 3 times to get in to PTEC....

14. Does anyone know anything about ITT Nursing Program in FL if so please let me know.

    hgrimmett replied to babyowl77's topic in Florida Nursing

    Nursing is a new thing for ITT. I know the Tampa location just recently graduated their first RN class. The program is 27 months long (2 years and one quarter.) You go to class two days/week...

15. New RN

    hgrimmett replied to Kelsie Amell's topic in Nursing Career

    You need to apply to other places as well to get nursing experience. LTC, rehab facilities, outpatient clinics, the VA, home health care, per diem agencies, hospice centers, correctional facilities,...