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  1. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Brian thanks for the heads up and good luck with whatever you decide to do. Your email helped me, after I saw all the powerpoints from Ms Richey, I got a little nervous but she seems very

  2. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ieatbamboo, I am also in DM mornings And feel the same way. We do have lab on aug 20 Tuesday 6:30 - 5:00. I saw the 14 PowerPoints and almost freaked out. For awhile I seriously doubted even going...

  3. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    DM mornings Ms. Richey has posted the syllabus, most of the info is

  4. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Cbennett, shoes look good, they are all white and I think that's what matters most and that they are leather. Bamboo, yes you have to know how to do calculations at the top of your

  5. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks olioxenfree, I was afraid it would be more. I guess I'll be studying some more this

  6. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yeah up to chapter 9. Anything above that is np2. At least that's what I've heard. Still haven't heard from my

  7. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Within the first 3 weeks, I believe, they will have a calculation test. You need to know the 9 chapters from the med calc book. It's not too bad, you need to know conversions, percentages, fractions...

  8. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm also in the DM mornings and would like to know. I've gone thru the 9 chapters of the med calc so I feel comfortable with that, but do we need to read anything? They are having a meet and greet...

  9. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    No I haven't heard anything either. Dale Mabry mornings. I have also been working I. My calculations, did get an email from the student nurses at dale Mabry about a calculating meet and great in the...

  10. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just a quick question. I know that you have to have white leather closed shoes. But does anyone know if they can have laces. I looked at the uniform policy and it does not mention laces.

  11. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    There is nothing written anywhere about books or immunizations. The only info available is from previous posts or semesters. I guess we will have to wait until orientation to find out which thank...

  12. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Lala, if you look in previous posts there is a list, I think in March. Has anyone started the calculations yet? I started a couple of weeks ago. There is a lot to memorize and if you have trouble...

  13. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    I also graduated a long time ago and not in Florida, so I just went ahead and got

  14. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    I got my shots at my doctors office, all covered by my insurance. They did the titers and the tb test also. It doesn't matter if you aren't done with the series. As long as you started it. We also...

  15. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    They have a Hep A/B shot that is together. It's what I got. It's a series of 3 shots over a 6 month period. Also not included in your list is, tetorifice if you haven't had one in the last couple...

  16. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats to all the alternates who got in, now you r no longer an alternate and we can all look forward to the same things. Can't wait to find out what campus we get.☺ Should be next month

  17. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    I wouldn't use the ISBN number because there are different editions. Go by the authors name Joyce Lafever Kee, Sally Marshall. You can copy or paste and the book will come up. The books are super...

  18. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    I agree with lala1717, gap is critical to getting into the program. I wouldn't suggest 2 sciences at once. It will take longer but you will have a better chance at doing well in your

  19. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    I ordered the dosage calculations book they use, Clinical Calculations with Apps, Kee & Marshall from Abe Books for $3.40, free shipping. I'm going to start working on calculations now because...

  20. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    I bought a Littman Classic II SE, thought it would be sufficient for school. It's nice and you can really hear out of it. Hope all the alternates hear something soon. May is here so hopefully you...

  21. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congratulations to everybody who got in and keep the faith for the ones who got alternate. Like everybody says, some people will drop so there is a good chance you'll get in. I was in Orlando all...

  22. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well another day and no #@!!% letter. Ok, I'm getting annoyed now, haha. I'm the same, I just want to plan for the next semester so I know if I need to make other plans. I figured it would be next...

  23. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Maybe they are waiting for the budget to pass? I can't think of why. It is much longer than the previous years. But there is nothing we can do. I don't even wait for the mail anymore. I think it...

  24. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    I got all of my shots already. Went to my primary care and the insurance covered all the costs. Here are the shots and titers you will need: DTAP, MMR, Hep A&B (I got a combo shot). Need...

  25. Hillsborough Community College RN program fall 2013

    PatriciaJ replied to hallberry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yeah, I think we are all frustrated. But they were closed on Friday, so I don't think we'll get anything this week. My guess, and it's just a guess, would be next week. I'm trying to keep busy, but...