Helano

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1. Okay, I'll be the first...Keiser University.

   Helano replied to Getting To Great's topic in Florida Nursing

   It does like they are approved by the FLBON, but they are not accredited by the nursing agencies ACEN and CCNE. Many employers will not hire students from schools without these accreditations, and...

2. Okay, I'll be the first...Keiser University.

   Helano replied to Getting To Great's topic in Florida Nursing

   I would not go to Kaplan. Their program is not accredited by the ACEN (NLNAC). It's difficult to get a job or get accepted into RN-BSN programs if you don't graduate from an accredited school. As...

3. Should I try LPN school?

   Helano replied to chelseyelise7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   ABSN is great if you have have a competitive GPA. In my area, competitive means at least a 3.75 overall GPA and an 85% on the TEAS. ASN programs are almost as competitive and/or there is a 2 year...

4. Did being unattractive hurt your career?

   Helano replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

   When I had my youngest son one year ago, my L&D nurse had an intimidating appearance. In reality, she was so wonderful and went above and beyond to help me safely achieve a VBAC. She was an...

5. 9/1 Prelicensure B.S.N Florida Cohort

   Helano replied to dsjones's topic in Western Governors University

   I actually just spoke with the admissions rep. I have everything ready to go so hopefully I can complete the process quickly. Best of luck on your nursing

6. 9/1 Prelicensure B.S.N Florida Cohort

   Helano replied to dsjones's topic in Western Governors University

   Do you know how many seats are left? I spoke with an enrollment advisor a couple of years ago but still needed micro. I have completed the course and have everything done including the TEAS. I just...

7. Okay, I'll be the first...Keiser University.

   Helano replied to Getting To Great's topic in Florida Nursing

   Orlando

8. Okay, I'll be the first...Keiser University.

   Helano replied to Getting To Great's topic in Florida Nursing

   Orientation was good. Overall, I feel really positive about the program. The professors are really experienced and are all ARNP's with tons of experience. There are a lot of initial costs so be...

9. Bad Job Market? Be a NURSE! (Insert eye roll here)

   Helano replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

   So what is the magical career choice that just hands out jobs to recent college graduates?Unemployment/underemployment is just as bad for new grads in just about every field. Nurses overall fare...

10. I need help, advice, support, anything you can give

    Helano replied to TheLiberation's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm sorry you are feeling this way. . Although I was not a nurse, I studied pre-nursing when I first went to college. I worked two jobs, did school full-time and really burned myself out. I felt a...

11. Okay, I'll be the first...Keiser University.

    Helano replied to Getting To Great's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Rufian, I see you've been around for a while and have working on going to nursing school for awhile. It sounds like you are afraid of failure given what you post on this thread and the Broward...

12. Okay, I'll be the first...Keiser University.

    Helano replied to Getting To Great's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, it's scheduled for August 12 -

13. Okay, I'll be the first...Keiser University.

    Helano replied to Getting To Great's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am starting the core. :) I took the TEAS a few months ago. It wasn't too bad. I passed all of the sections on the first try except English. I was really shocked because English is not a problem...

14. Okay, I'll be the first...Keiser University.

    Helano replied to Getting To Great's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm attending the Orlando campus for the fall class. I just mailed in my seat confirmation today and am so excited to

15. 30+ club! Lets do this together.

    Helano replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 32 with a two year old and a 9 month old. I start my core in September and will be going RN to BSN as soon as I get my