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  1. New ED nurse

    jv713 posted a topic in Emergency

    hi everyone! thought i would make a blog and see if any fellow ER nurses could give me some advice. i have 1 year experience in a postpartum floor. decided to make the switch to ED because i realized...

  2. New ED nurse

    jv713 replied to jv713's topic in Emergency

    hello thanks for posting! how is your orientation going so far? I'm on my 3rd week of orientation.i agree i am super nervous about alone once orientation is over but i hope and pray i feel atlas 50%...

  3. New ED nurse

    jv713 replied to jv713's topic in Emergency

    wow thats great advice thanks so much. this actually eases my nerves because it assures me that i am actually picking up on some type of routine for example, all the questions you said about chest...

  4. New ED nurse

    jv713 replied to jv713's topic in Emergency

    Yes!! I definitely see exactly what you are saying with the focused assessment. I've learned that with some patients I don't even place my stethoscope on their skin lol let alone MY actual hands....

  5. New ED nurse

    jv713 replied to jv713's topic in Emergency

    thanks for replying! and thank you for such good advice. after my last shift i definitely came to the conclusion that i need to some how make a brain sheet. unlike the floor where i am used to the...

  6. New ED nurse

    jv713 replied to jv713's topic in Emergency

    thanks so much for responding! i figured some people probably felt this way but i am so bad at comparing myself to others.. when i look at others from my training group some feel way more confident...

  7. florida hospital or orlando health for new grad pay

    jv713 replied to nats2012's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi! I have a interview tomorrow with EDNIP. Can you tell me a little bit about this program?! I have been a nurse for 8 months now on a postpartum floor. Just want to make sure this EDNIP program is a...

  8. Changing specialties. Is it possible?

    jv713 replied to Kcv19's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! any luck on your switching?! I currently am in the exact same position as you!!! I currently work on a mother baby post partum floor. Brand new nurse as well with now 6 months experience. But...

  9. How competitive are the FL Hospital GN program

    jv713 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone, I am currently a senior in UCF's BSN program and I was thinking of applying to GN programs closer to graduation in May. I was wondering if anyone could help me out on a few questions?...

  10. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats you all!!!! I remember how emotional I was when I got my acceptance email. It was the best news of my life! So... now you must enjoy your summer because once fall comes nursing school will be...

  11. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Clinicals are fun but exhausting! I have not yet experienced a 12 hour clinical... But the 8/9 hour long clinicals went be quick for me! So I can't imagine the 12 hours being too bad. But they are...

  12. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    My advice to incoming students is to be prepared...relax because it is totally do-able...don't get too intimidated (I know it's hard not too) and have fun!!!! :) also to try and get as much as sleep...

  13. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey guys I am in class with MsFrance as well :) I would like to give you my input as well... First semester was tough because it was a lot of getting used too... The course material isn't too bad it...

  14. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would honestly say 2 - 3 days a week would be preferred at least for the 1st semester! I know I could have juggled 1 more shift per week the first semester, but I was okay money wise for just the 2,...

  15. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Oh you are welcome! I remember being in your same place this time last year, I had so many mixed emotions! How many days a week do you work?? I would good with just working my double on Saturday! My...

  16. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello! There are many students who do not work, but there are also many that do, and even some that have little children! Anything is possible, as long as you put forward the effort. Unfortunately, if...

  17. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Any other questions, ask away! I know many of us have been verryyyyy busy getting things started for this semester. The 2nd semester is (as told by the seniors) the "make or break" semester. And 3...

  18. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello all! I am a current student, in my 2nd semester basic Program for the main campus... Here were my stats that got me accepted! Pre req: 4.0 overall 3.64 teas: 83.3. Also some one asked a...

  19. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello! Yes I was accepted and my overall GPA was lower than yours, and I had a 83 on the TEAS :) There were many students who had very similar scores as mine. I think you have very competitive scores!...

  20. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey! Make sure you get all the background stuff done early so it is not last minute. Like your fingerprinting! I know some students who ran into problems. And yes the wait is torturous! But the...

  21. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey!! Yes you're right! At this time last year we probably had about 20 pages going haha.

  22. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey guys! The interviews do matter! I know a few people who sat next to me in the interview, and did not receive an acceptance letter and they had competitive scores! They want to see genuine,...

  23. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    And they do not decide your fate right after interviews. In takes a good week to hear back because they are also scoring you on your interview, and adding that score to some overall score which...

  24. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey guys! I am currently in the basic program. I got in last cycle with an overall GPA of 3.65, a pre req GPA of 4.0 and a TEAS score of 83! Any questions

  25. UCF Concurrent SSC/VCC Fall 2013

    jv713 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey guys! I have been searching to see if anybody has started a thread for those who have/are applying to UCFs Concurrent Programs! The ones I am interested in are Seminole State's and Valencia's...