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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,...

  16. What classes do you have to take?

    hgrimmett replied to Ashley94's topic in Pediatric

    Ethics and computer competency here, in addition to those you listed. State colleges in Florida require that if you did not take 2 years of a foreign language in high school, that you have to take...

  17. Confused...RN or CMA

    hgrimmett replied to Belle1951's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You need to do what YOU want to do and not pick a career just because your family thinks you should do it. MAs sure don't get paid much and nurses not much better, IF you can find a nursing job....

  18. What kind of appeareance code do you have?

    hgrimmett replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Aesthetics

    My SCHOOL rules.. we have to wear scrubs (any color or type, our choice) to class; later on for clinicals we have site specific scrubs; no jewelry except a wedding ring and a watch; earrings cannot...

  19. 43 and starting pre-nursing in January !

    hgrimmett replied to happytypingirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say go for it. I'm going to be 50 in December and am in my second quarter of nursing school (RN-ADN program.) Love it, despite the huge amounts of work :) I plan to continue to get my BSN once...

  20. Nurse Paralegal

    hgrimmett replied to pco8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would love a job that combined nursing with legal stuff.. and I already have an AS as a paralegal. I am a bit surprised by the line in the ad that says "No special legal training is needed or...

  21. Studying help! Best way to study fundamentals?

    hgrimmett replied to FDW630's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What everyone else said. The study guide that comes with Potter & Perry was & is a huge help for me. My teacher does use the right powerpoints though. :-\ Using the questions on evolve is...

  22. Breckinridge School of Nursing

    hgrimmett replied to pjsmomster's topic in General Nursing

    So you started in June, how are you liking it so far? My 2nd quarter starts next Monday. :) I like my ITT campus (St Pete, FL) a lot.. our teachers are

  23. Need some advice on working vs. not working.

    hgrimmett replied to Pharmboy518's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Does your job provide any kind of medical insurance for yourself and your son? It would be hard to walk away from that if it was me. Consider working part time. Not for the money but for down the...

  24. The New Face of Healthcare

    hgrimmett replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Agreed. This has been happening for some time in corporate America, and is continuing to do

  25. Personalized Badge Reels

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

    There's a boat load of sellers on Etsy selling them still, more now than last year if anything. Mine is NOT fabric covered, but is paper behind clear plastic, mounted on top of the badge reel. I...