DAWR

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1. When our older nurses die :(

   DAWR replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   As a Nursing student at my age, I look differently at Nursing than some of the younger students. I have the privelege of having known a few old school nurses who have taught me much, shared stories...

2. Am I too old to be an RN.... or should I just stay an LPN?

   DAWR replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I am 58 years old heading into my 3rd semester of an AS in Nursing program and plan on going for my BSN as soon as I pass the NCLEX. It is never too late to invest in yourself and do what feels right...

3. Am I too old to be an RN.... or should I just stay an LPN?

   DAWR replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   They used to say that men couldn't/shouldn't be nurses either...they should be doctors. It is true that age can make someone less physically strong but not always, I have seen some young people who...

4. Polk State College - Spring 2015

   DAWR replied to mfegxo's topic in Florida Nursing

   It is average of 10 extra hours for a 4 week block. The time in class doesn't count on Thursday as it is not always held in the Nursing

5. Polk State College - Spring 2015

   DAWR replied to mfegxo's topic in Florida Nursing

   I lived a few towns away from Polk..different county and as I was a student I went to the Nursing office and asked since my mail came and went for 2 days past everyone else getting their letter....

6. Polk State College - Spring 2015

   DAWR replied to mfegxo's topic in Florida Nursing

   7 or 8 alternates for the Fall 2014 start got in at Orientaion and a day or two later. They give you the option of starting a semester later if you want...Microbiology is rough to do it while in...

7. Polk State College - Spring 2015

   DAWR replied to mfegxo's topic in Florida Nursing

   You will be given a number at Orientation...lottery ...for the choice of Clinical assignments but that is for Fall. I don;t know with the changes to the curriculum how they will select clinical...

8. Polk State College - Spring 2015

   DAWR replied to mfegxo's topic in Florida Nursing

   At orientation you will be given a number and when your turn comes up you will pick where you wish to do your clinicals from the list of hospitals, including day and time. I had 119 points at...

9. Polk State College - Spring 2015

   DAWR replied to mfegxo's topic in Florida Nursing

   This semester AH1 is on Tuesdays 8-4 and Pharm is either Thursday from 8-12 or 9-1 with AH1 Lab in the alternate time. My clinical is Monday from 6:30 to 3. 10 hours a week in the nursing lab with one...

10. Eastern Florida State College Jan 2015 (Palm Bay prog) applicants?

    DAWR replied to drizz35's topic in Florida Nursing

    You cannot get a job working for the VA system if you do not graduate from an ACEN accredited school. They want you to have the ability to cross state lines with your license. That comes straight from...

11. Polk State College - Spring 2015

    DAWR replied to mfegxo's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am in the Fall 2014 program and if I am not mistaken the cutoff was around 103 for the fall class. Good luck to you

12. New grad RN can't find employment

    DAWR replied to Crystal360's topic in Florida Nursing

    Good luck! I would take that job when I graduate...at my age the perks of discounted face lifts would be

13. Nursing school lawsuits

    DAWR replied to blackch3rry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Somewhat harsh but the truth is that in a for profit situation the term "for profit" is there for a reason. I personally would never have attended a for profit school, and would stick with either a...

14. Polk State January 2015 Admission

    DAWR replied to kelseybz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok...so for some encouragement. I have a 3.57 GPA and an 84.7 on the TEAS and I got accepted into the Fall 2014 program that starts next week. You are in excellent shape (I was high on the acceptance...

15. Thoughts on corrections nursing

    DAWR replied to kestrad3's topic in Florida Nursing

    My best friends Mom, who started her RN career as a second career later in life (like me) went into Corrections Nursing. She liked it and had a good career with a good pension and benefit package at...