rcarm01

rcarm01 has 21 years experience and specializes in NICU, Hospice, Acute Hosp. settings.

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1. Valencia vs. Seminole State

   rcarm01 replied to Nathifalr26's topic in LPN to RN

   Just so your aware. I'm actually in the last semester of the LPN to RN program at Seminole. Unfortunately, we were the last class accepted for the transition program since they have discontinued it....

2. Who's applying to Valencia's RN bridge program for fall?

   rcarm01 replied to FLNurse2015's topic in LPN to RN

   It will be very vigorous! I went through about a month of it last spring and had no choice but to drop out to take care of my son's health issues that were flaring up. The first semester is literally...

3. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

   rcarm01 replied to rcarm01's topic in LPN to RN

   Yes, that's correct. After this class starts, there will be no more Transition

4. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

   rcarm01 replied to rcarm01's topic in LPN to RN

   I know they will only have the generic program and the concurrent BSN program they have with UCF. So after this class, an LPN will need to apply for either of those programs. They will also be...

5. Resume submission

   rcarm01 replied to souleater11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Usually nurse recruiters work in the HR department or at least along side them, any hospital I've ever worked for they've always been apart of

6. Resume submission

   rcarm01 replied to souleater11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Just a quick story here. My girlfriend graduated from an RN program in 2008. Looked for a job for 2 years! Placed online apps all over the place. Finally landed a job by walking in to HR of a...

7. Looking for advice on starting my nursing career :)

   rcarm01 replied to ashleej's topic in LPN to RN

   Well, most traditional generic RN programs do have a waiting list so I see why you are considering the route you are. I know the two colleges in my area ha e a 2 year waiting list at the very least....

8. RN school after being out for a while

   rcarm01 replied to cjward3's topic in LPN to RN

   I definitely get where you are coming from. I graduated from LPN school in 1992 when I was 20. I'm 42 now and will be starting back in a bridge program in May. I'm nervous as well. My husband travels...

9. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

   rcarm01 replied to rcarm01's topic in LPN to RN

   Yes, please let me know how everything turns out and if you were able to get all your questions answered. Good

10. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

    rcarm01 replied to rcarm01's topic in LPN to RN

    Yes, it seems a little misleading by them saying that. It's .more like they give those two things priority IF you meet the other requirements for admission. So sorry about your frustration. I can't...

11. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

    rcarm01 replied to rcarm01's topic in LPN to RN

    Sorry to hear it. If they are asking you to verify your work experience, then maybe they are trying to figure out if you have bedside nursing experience. I know the RT's, Paramedics have to verify...

12. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

    rcarm01 replied to rcarm01's topic in LPN to RN

    Let me know if you would like to exchange info. I received my email as well and will be starting in

13. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

    rcarm01 replied to rcarm01's topic in LPN to RN

    I got my email as well and got in to start in May! I'm excited as well as feeling apprehensive about the busy year ahead since I'm trying to stay working full-time as well. Hopefully it won't be to...

14. RN Transition Program cancelled due to poor enrollment numbers.....

    rcarm01 replied to Menelope's topic in LPN to RN

    I know this thread is old, but did you finally get in to Seminole's Transition program? I'm going to an info session later this month and was wondering if they had the program up and running last...

15. Seminole State College LPN to RN program

    rcarm01 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hello! Has anyone out there been through or going through Seminole State's LPN to RN transition program here in FL ? I just wanted to get an idea of the workload, instructors and how many days a week...