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  1. Will my backgroubd keep me from getting my nursing license?

    boomertx replied to BrandyLeeMorse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The reason it will show up to the Florida BON is because the arrest will be on the FBI background check. But the good news is that after the statute of limitation (SOL) runs you can petition for...

  2. Texas Pre-Nursing Student - Charges with Non-Dislosure Orders - Declare y or n?

    boomertx posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am currently working on my pre-requisites and plan to apply to an ADN nursing program next spring for the fall 2013 semester. Since I have a felony and misdemeanor deferred adjudication both from...

  3. Government Hotline for questions about Obamacare

    boomertx posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    https://www.healthcare.gov/help-center/ 1-800-318-2596 I thought I'd share the official hotline# and help center url for those of you with questions about obamacare. I found talking to them very...

  4. Government Hotline for questions about Obamacare

    boomertx replied to boomertx's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm very excited about being able to bring down my premium cost of almost $12,000/yr High $2,500 deductible (I have to pay 100% of that before I receive any benefit) present plan with the subsidy and...

  5. New Grad Job Market: A Game of Chance

    boomertx replied to sourapril's topic in First Year After Licensure

    [h=1] "Dallas' Parkland Memorial Hospital saw $5.3 million net loss last month" then you read articles like this one blaming the nursing shortage for the most of the loss because it is causing....

  6. El Centro/ Northlake Nursing Spring 2014

    boomertx replied to jetergirl20's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks jetergirl for sending me the info pages. Don't you find it odd they haven't uploaded the new packet yet. We are at the halfway point for the filing period for the Spring 2014. Also, I...

  7. El Centro/ Northlake Nursing Spring 2014

    boomertx replied to jetergirl20's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'd to receive he new point system sheet you all are passing around. [email protected] ..

  8. El Centro/Methodist Nursing Program Fall 2013

    boomertx replied to mellisa.renea's topic in Texas Nursing

    Flowerpowernow - Thanks for the condolences, I'm still licking my wounds here. Did you get into the program? BTW, what where the "low points" you were surprised at? I'm really

  9. El Centro/Methodist Nursing Program Fall 2013

    boomertx replied to mellisa.renea's topic in Texas Nursing

    I started working as a volunteer at Methodist in July of 2012. Didn't hit the 6 month eligibility for Spring 2013 and had to wait until the May 31 deadline for this upcoming 2013 Fall semester. I...

  10. El Centro/Northlake Fall 2013 Nursing Program

    boomertx replied to claudia_G.'s topic in Texas Nursing

    Congratulations everyone! But quick question, I'm putting my application in the mail tomorrow for the 5/20 deadline for Fall 2013 at Methodist. Will they accept copies of Physical Exam (my doctor...

  11. El Centro/Northlake Fall 2013 Nursing Program

    boomertx replied to claudia_G.'s topic in Texas Nursing

    I wonder if they used your statistic class for the Math requirement instead of Algebra taking it off your BSN course

  12. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

    boomertx replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I honestly can't believe I did so well in microbiology. The first class I was freaked out about not being to see anything in the microscope and today I completed the final lab practical with a grade...

  13. 2013 Fall El Centro/Northlake Hopefuls

    boomertx replied to Yankees77's topic in Texas Nursing

    I will be applying for the Fall 2013 ADN program for the first time. Looking to have low 20's in points could have more if I ace the Hesi. Hoping to get in

  14. You're going to think I'm nuts

    boomertx replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I too am happy being a "B" student. It's interesting that after I made that conscious decision I starting making better grades and am actually watch my grades move closer to being "A" student ... no...

  15. Fall 2012 A&P2 students where are you??!!

    boomertx replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Had my my first APII class this past Saturday. It's a once a week class with 3 hours lab and 3 hours lecture. Blood is our first chapter -- we typed our blood and found the hemocrit percentage,...

  16. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

    boomertx replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just found this thread. Started Microbiology last week. First time I'd used a microscope for more than just looking at a slide that was already setup. Found I had alot of trouble with working the...

  17. Waiting for appeal, but just got DUI charge. Need help!!

    boomertx replied to enclavets's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Lawyer up! Hire an attorney who specializes in DUI defense and fight this charge. .08 is the legal limit so arguably you are not dui unless over it. If you get convicted then advise the bon unless...

  18. Spring 2013 El Centro College ADN

    boomertx replied to MorganB's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've been following this thread and finally decided to post. I had planned to apply this summer for the Spring 2013 class prior to their coming out with the new point system. When I learned they...

  19. Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    boomertx replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    not all religions worship a "supreme being". might i suggest the following rewrite for the purpose of being inclusive of all religions? "being 'religious' means you worship according to prescribed...

  20. Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

    boomertx replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm a Nichiren Buddhist. It is because of my belief in reincarnation that I am drawn to working in hospice. It is my firm belief that no religion is wrong and that "all roads lead to Rome". Since I...

  21. Religion in the work place

    boomertx replied to Blufea's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    From my experience here in the U.S. if you are asked by someone at work, especially a manager, ask them first if they are a "christian" and if they say "yes", then respond with "well so am I" and if...

  22. BRN has flagged my application. Crap. In the appeal process now.

    boomertx replied to nurseface's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It sounds rather than dropped the charges were "dismissed" pending your satisfying the terms of the program (what they now call deferred adjudications). Again, I'm only assuming here but usually to...

  23. Obama health care law upheld.

    boomertx replied to strawberryfields's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    although this article in the american journal of nursing was written in 2010, it gives a book breakdown of how the aca affects nurses. here's a just a snippet that addresses the question some of you...

  24. Obama health care law upheld.

    boomertx replied to strawberryfields's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    [color=#333333]nurse leaders happy with aca .nurse leaders happy with ruling on aca | national nursing

  25. Obamacare Survives, Supreme Court Rescues 'Big Health'

    boomertx replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I believe there will be more expensive plans you can choose if you wish more coverage than what Obamacare reguires in a basic plan. There is nothing in Obamacare that limits your choice of choosing a...