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I spoke with Sandy and she advised that we would receive an "EMAIL" indicating a status change in our application by the "END" of the month. There's some glitch in the system that is causing the delay. This feels sooooo nerve wrecking!! I sure hope they fix it before the month's end. I am thankful for this site and all of the support from you guys.

Hi LCSWtoPMHNP I sure hope that you get in this time.... I spoke with Sheri Dover this morning. She's taking over for Kayla. She advised that the interview is the one of final steps before acceptance and that letters will be going out mid February. I sure feel super nervous ? Do you remember what kind of questions they asked?

I received an email for PMHNP last Friday. My interview is next week. Has anyone completed an interview for PSYCH yet and if so how was it?

Hello FutureResearchRN, So you're ready to make the switch. Perioperative nursing is a completely different realm of nursing. I worked on the floor and in the emergency department prior to becoming a circulating nurse in the cardiovascular OR. I always had an affinity towards the OR and it was my dream job. I enjoy every aspect of the surgical procedure and I am now learning to scrub. I will be honest in advising that there is minimal to no patient interaction. You will loose many of your nursing skills since they are not utilized in the OR. Most IV's are done by the anesthesia staff. Foleys are put in by OR techs. You will forget many of your medication protocols. Most likely you will begin as a circulating nurse. As a circulating nurse you are pretty much the butler of the OR. You will learn many instruments some with 4-6 different names. You will learn to cater to the likes and dislikes of the surgeons - their music, their instruments, their positioning etc. Many of the seasoned OR nurses are rude, unfriendly and walk around with an heir of superiority. Don't let that deter you. Coming from the floor and with my experience in the fast paced ED, I was pretty sharp in the OR. For me the change was painless. The hardest adjustment for me was getting used to the constant profanity. The OR is fast paced, however the stress level is manageable and quite different than the floor. I made it my duty to talk with my surgeons in order to learn their preferences. I kept a log for each one. I always researched my procedures, viewed videos on youtube and played with programs like touch surgery and heart doctor to fine tune my knowledge and skills. Some floor nurses find the OR to be boring. They miss the patient interaction and the practice of typical nursing skills. Before transitioning you want to think about your ultimate goal as a nurse. Will working in the OR contribute to that career goal. I plan to be a first assist, then get my FNP and continue to work in different OR specialties like Ortho. So to be a excellent OR Nurse, in my opinion you need to have the following: * Be thick skinned * Be able to handle confrontation * Be able to de-escalate situations * Be opened to criticism * Be flexible * Have a good memory * Have good muscle memory * Be ok with standing for long periods of time * Be able to cater to surgeons idiosycracies * Be able to delegate * Be able to know when to say NO! I wish you the best of luck in your decision. I hope my 2 cents helps. I miss the ED sometimes so I pick up shifts once in a while. You may have that same option to pick up shifts on the floor. You're either going to hate the OR or absolutely love it! All the best!

Hi sarahstenchy, I am a current student at Remington which will soon be ECPI University by the time you begin school.

I have some wonderful news for all of you new applicants. Remington College of Nursing is being purchased by ECPI University and the ABSN will now have SACS regional accreditation. You all are joining at a great time!

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Hi Marina Nova, Hope all is well. It appears as though there are a few other threads going on for the July 2015 cohort. https://allnurses.com/florida-nursing/remington-college-of-964538.html https://allnurses.com/online-nursing-schools/remington-college-of-979840.html You should be expecting an admittance approval soon after your interview. Feel free to PM me if you need any detailed information about the program. It's an EXTREMELY RIGOROUS & STRESSFUL program, so buckle up for the ride and say good bye to all other aspects of your life for one year. You will eat, breathe, sleep, think, drink nursing 24 x 7, but you will be a well trained nurse in just one year !! The benefits outweigh the sacrifices and it's worth every moment. You will learn more and be challenged more than in any of your other learning experiences. It will be a rewarding, life changing experience that you definitely grow from and you will be able to handle any obstacles in your future career and education. I wish you all the best .

Hello Elena2, I would like to correct you regarding not being able to go to grad school. That information is absolutely INACCURATE. Most nursing grad schools only require a CCNE accreditation and accept graduates from Remington. There are many options for Graduate school including Ivy League schools including Duke and Yale to name a few. There are many state schools that want regional accreditation and even those make exceptions for Remington Graduates. I know that for a fact!! Remington College Grads are highly recognized in the Central Florida area and are sought after. I suggest that you do a little more research.

Hello ChronicSG, BSN To be eligible to enroll into a RNFA course you will need to obtain at least 2 years and 2400 hours of operating room experience as a RN which will also grant you CNOR eligibility (Certified Nurse Operating Room). However, you may attend NIFA's SutureStar hands-on skills training workshop without 2 years and 2400 hours of operating room experience. These great SutureStar workshops offer up to 30 times more suture and tying training than any program on the market today! By attending the elective 3 or 6-day SutureStar [COLOR=#444444]class you will receive the hands-on experience needed to assume the position of the first assistant, and prepare you with the essential skills necessary to function in this expanded role.[/COLOR] See the link below NIFA SutureStar Workshop

Hi gsjs143, I got accepted however I decided to go to an accelerated program instead. Westcoast recently lowered there tuition and they have awesome scholarships. Have you taken the TEAS yet?

Hello Mazur, I would love to get some more information to help me prepare for GRE as well. Please PM me. Thanks :-)

Hi Krut2, Do not despair. Remington does rolling acceptance as long as you meet the requirements. It's not like other schools where they pool all of the applicants and choose the ones with the highest GPA.

Hello LaurenUrban, I tried to look you up on facebook however there are quite a few Lauren Urbans.

I did. This was part of my enrollment package " The maximum you may qualify for in Federal Aid for this program is approximately $18,548 (net) inStafford loans. The difference between that amount and the tuition for this program ($42,000) isapproximately $23,452 (your GAP), which can be covered by alternative means, i.e., private loans,savings, scholarships, or cash payments to the campus. The amounts noted above may be different ifyou just recently completed college at another institution. If that is the case we will contact you directlyand discuss your eligibility amounts. Additionally, these amounts noted are for an Independent student(as determined by questions you answer on your FAFSA). If you are a Dependent student, please emailor call us for additional information as your amounts will differ. "

I am in the process of completing my financial aid and I want to forewarn everyone that they will only be allowed to borrow up to $16,000 for living expenses This means that it is necessary to have funds from other sources - savings etc for the entire year for rent, food gas etc. The Lake Mary area is not cheap at all. Luckily I have been saving up to go to Remington.

Hi deziqt4eva, Please review our previous posts. We discussed this in detail. If you still have questions after that, please let me know.

Hi AlexOnline, I am moving at the beginning of December. The Lake Mary are is beautiful and well kept.

Hi Lauren_Koonce, There is no specific dress code for on campus classes. When I visited the campus I saw students, in shorts, sweat pants, jeans etc. I asked about the dress code the students advised that they wore whatever was comfortable and presentable. Uniforms are required for clinicals - Not sure what the colors are.

Hi Everyone. I just got a provisional acceptance letter pending phone interview. Quite strange but I am ecstatic!! My phone interview is next week so I will be seeing you all in January as well. I am moving to Colonial Grand at Heathrow. I have an 11 year old and I needed the best school district. My apartment is about 10 minutes from the campus. There are tons of beautiful apartment complexes up and down Rineheart Road. My stats are Overall GPA 3.67 Science GPA 3.0 and Teas 85. Are you sure that you want to do 2 + hours of driving every day? I am worried that it my become stressful for you. I've heard that the program is really fast paced and hectic.

Get started. Classes start on January 26th. Let us know how the financial aid works.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! SEE YOU IN JANUARY!!!!

That's awesome Lauren!!! I wish you all the best. Just relax and you will do well. I can't wait to hear from you when you are done. Keep us posted. I am sooooo excited for you

NursingCas is indeed a nightmare! If you fail a course and repeat it with an A NursingCas will count both the F and the A into the GPA despite the fact that your college/university gives grade forgiveness for the repeated course. NursingCas counts every course ever taken in your college/university history and counts it towards your GPA whether or not it is a nursing pre-requisite. I have had the same situation with my pass/fail courses and I have not received any feedback from them regarding excluding these classes. NursingCas is making it extremely competitive and difficult for qualified candidates to get into nursing programs. I was very interested in University of South Alabama however I have decided not to consider them because NursingCas is painting an inaccurate picture of my GPA.

Thanks so much Trkyface. We are all very anxious. How is the program progressing for you so far? I heard that you guys recently had exams.