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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Ok I got the link to get all the forms. Are there suppose to be attachments for "lab kit flyer & lab kit order form" & "BLS CPR course info"? I see them mentioned in the paragraphs but they...
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    You should have received an email asking if you received the packet. You should reply to that
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    I got the same email today & thought I had somehow deleted the other
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Status changed to ACCEPTED!! I'm IN!! I was so busy at work today that I didn't check my email until I got home. I've been bouncing all over the house ever since! :dancgrp: :hpygrp: :hpygrp:
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Anyone receive any news yet? I'm still obsessively checking too
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    I looked that up too LOL! The anticipation is killing
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    An RN with a Bachelors in Biology instead of BSN?

    kristykat replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

    I may be wrong but don't you need an ADN or BSN or some type of degree in nursing in order to sit for the NCLEX to get your license? Or can anyone just walk in & take the
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Deadline is right around the corner! Only a few more weeks until we know our
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    @jazz - I haven't done orientation yet either. I attended previously but it was only for 2 weeks so I'm not sure if that makes me a returning student or not. Returning students are exempt from...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    kristykat replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Best. Thread. Ever! (even tho it's taken me weeks to read every single post)
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    I did see that but it's only slightly less expensive than COBRA & doesn't include vision or dental. I can get my own policy directly thru their provider with everything I want & get it cheaper...
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Since I'll be quitting my job if I get accepted into this program, I'll be losing my health insurance. I am currently researching health insurance providers and realizing how darn expensive it's...
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Me too!
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Writing sample complete & app submitted. And now the waiting
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    This writing sample is kicking my butt...I'm stuck on the 3rd topic. I was doing ok and now all of a sudden I have writer's block
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    FINALLY got accepted to USF Woot Woot! Got most of my CON app complete with the exception of the writing sample. I'm SO
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Jazziphat - How long did it take for you to be accepted to USF? I submitted my app in December & they have received all of the required docs but I'm still waiting to be accepted. I'm anxious to...
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    From the info session I attended in August, this is how everything is weighted: #1 cumulative GPA on ALL undergrad work (Spring 2010 range was 3.1 - 4.0) #2 1st attempt grades for A&P I &II,...
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    Is anyone else quitting their job one they enter the nursing program?

    kristykat replied to mybrowneyedgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well that relationship didn't last...so now I'm back living with my family. Not a bad thing since it's helped tremendously in getting my debt paid off. Best of all: my mom has offered to cover my...
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    University of South Florida Accelerated BSN

    kristykat replied to *PaintedSky*'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Questions for those of you who started in the Summer: How hard was it to get accepted? I think they accept less students during the summer right? How tough was it taking 17hrs in a shorter semester?...
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    Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    kristykat replied to kristykat's topic in Florida Nursing

    3.8 cumulative huh? I don't quite have that & even tho I still need to take nutrition, that's still not going to raise my gpa that much. I'll still apply but are there any other accelerated...
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    Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    kristykat replied to kristykat's topic in Florida Nursing

    Bad news...HCC is will not accept ACT scores for college credit regardless of the fact that I already have a degree. My choices are to either take the CLEP exam or to get my debt paid off and do...
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    Student loans...how much do you owe?

    kristykat replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    I only had about $8K from my BS which I paid off early. I'm estimating it's gonna cost me around $10K to get my ADN. Since I'll be working FT as well, I'm going to be paying on it as I go. Someone...
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    Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    kristykat replied to kristykat's topic in Florida Nursing

    I took it on short notice 2 years ago & just missed the passing score. *sigh* Not bad I suppose for not studying a single bit & not taking an English class in the past oh 13 years. I just...
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    Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    kristykat replied to kristykat's topic in Florida Nursing

    The prob is that the deadline for the evening program is June. it's too late to take the class unless I want to wait an extra year. I'm going up there this Friday & hopefully they will change it....