Medic362

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1. HCA New Grad Program (StaRN) at Kendall Regional (Miami, FL)

   Medic362 replied to RNMPCR's topic in Florida Nursing

   Hey can anyone answer some questions regarding the HCA contracts? I am hoping to start a StarRN program soon while keeping my job at a fire department. How much is the contract for? What happens if...

2. What can I do to make my application more competitive?

   Medic362 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I am applying to the UCF FNP program next year. I do not have a BSN but have an unrelated bachelors so I am taking their 3 required classes right now in order to apply. I have 6 years experience as...

3. New nurse with old academic history haunting me. Chances of admission to ADN-ARNP?

   Medic362 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I originally went to college fresh out of HS and obtained my Bachelors Degree in Poli Sci with a dismal GPA of 2.59. Post college I went onto become a Firefighter/Paramedic and have been working in...

4. Will my original GPA from first degree come back to haunt me when applying to NP?

   Medic362 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hey guys Im a 29 year old male firefighter/medic/nursing student. I originally went to college right out of high school to a state party school and basically did nothing for 5.5 years getting my BA...

5. Best men's watch for male nurses

   Medic362 replied to binggrad's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Rolex Submariner. Classic, timeless, and stylish. I'd like to get a Daytona later

6. Flu shots as a student anyone?

   Medic362 replied to Mrs.RNindeed's topic in General Students

   There are plenty of employers that are forcing people to be vaccinated. There is no longer a choice at some hospitals in regards to the mask during flu season. I've never had a vaccine before nor...

7. Flu shots as a student anyone?

   Medic362 replied to Mrs.RNindeed's topic in General Students

   It should be a personal choice. You cannot force your patients to take medications. This is your own body and it is morally repugnant to force others to do put things in their own body that they...

8. Horrid undergraduate GPA prior to nursing will it hinder my acceptance to CRNA?

   Medic362 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I originally went to school for Political Science and graduated with a 2.59. Thankfully I only took 2 science courses during that time both of which I earned a B so my science GPA is salvageable....

9. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2013

   Medic362 replied to LetsChill's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Im just getting ready for a nursing transition program next year from medic-RN 12 months but am already looking at Vandy for my MSN since I already have a BA. I am particularly interested in their...

10. What are the salaries for the following types of nurses in Florida?

    Medic362 replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Florida Nursing

    my friend just finished her associate and passed her nclex, hospital started her off at $29/hr for ER nights +$3 on

11. How much will a dismal undergrad GPA prior to nursing effect chances of NP school?

    Medic362 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I originally went to school and for Political Science fresh out of HS and did absolutely horrible in school due to laziness and having way too much fun. I graduated with my BA with a 2.59 GPA....

12. Becoming a Mental Health/Psychiatric NP - Advice

    Medic362 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am working as a Paramedic in a fire dept right now and am burnt out. I am doing a 1 year transition from Medic-RN next year then a 1 year BSN online program while I gain experience. I think I...

13. Paramedic with unrelated BA degree... ASN Bridge or Accel BSN? Which to choose?

    Medic362 replied to Medic362's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thats exactly what I'm looking forward to. I HATE not sleeping at night. I never got financial aid before and dont really need it so thats not an issue. The plan was to do my ADN in the 12 months...

14. Paramedic with unrelated BA degree... ASN Bridge or Accel BSN? Which to choose?

    Medic362 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in the Central Fl area. I have a Bachelors in Poli Sci with a really poor GPA from a few years ago when I was young and lazy. After college I went onto get my Fire and Paramedic and now work...

15. Will my old undergraduate GPA in an unrelated field stop me from further education?

    Medic362 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello first post here. I originally went to college and obtained my bachelors in Political Science and graduated with a 2.53 GPA and 139 credit hours. I was fresh out of high school at the time and...