marie813

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  1. I need to start working ASAP and HCA's StaRN residency program seems to be my only option right now. I am still waiting to hear back from 2 other hospitals that I would much rather work for. I...
  2. Working as a student nurse

    Hello, Has anyone worked as a student nurse? Is the job role pretty much he same as a CNA/PCT or is there a nurse shadowing component to the role? Also, were you paid the same as a CNA/PCT? Thank...
  3. Working as a student nurse

    Hi! I don't remember the exact requirement for the teas. It was definitely above 70%, but you can ask an admissions counselor for the exact score needed. To avoid getting sued or kicked out, I'll...
  4. Hello, I am starting my second month of nursing classes next week and I'm very curious to know how much is retained from school. The amount of content in pharmacology alone is astounding. In your...
  5. I'm so jealous of your organized schedule We haven't been given a schedule yet. We were told Tuesday or Thursday for clinicals, but it hasn't been assigned yet. At least we know where our clinical...
  6. Can't really say. I have only had class 3 times so far and each time was for less than 2 hours :/ School was closed on Thursday and Friday due to the hurricane. Have you started classes
  7. I was able to get everything in the bundle and the 1st semester's textbooks for a total of roughly $550 through Amazon and B&N. Someone in my cohort told me that they bought all of their books at...
  8. Cashing out 401k a good idea?

    I am in need of some advice. I start nursing school in less than a month and I am extremely nervous about it. I have done some research about nursing school and I know it will be highly intense. So...
  9. I was able to get a list from the bookstore today for the Tampa campus. There is a bundle they are selling, which I don't plan on getting due to the fact that I would rather buy everything thru amazon...
  10. Oh yeah, definitely not the same. I was just wondering if releasing the schedule after classes was a normal thing or not and sounds like it's definitely not normal. Good luck with your
  11. Nursing orientation. I have been emailing my counselor for months about it now and about my daily class schedule so I can prepare and get my work schedule figured out. I was told I won't know my...
  12. Yes, I start august 29th. Wow you already had your orientation? I feel like ours is SUPER late. We start school in 2 weeks and our orientation is
  13. Hello, What campus will you be attending? I am attending the Tampa campus and I haven't even been given a schedule yet! I called my counselor and apparently we won't get our schedules until after our...
  14. Best/ Worst Advice

    I'm a new nursing student starting in 3 weeks as well, so please forgive my ignorance. What is the difference between a CNA and
  15. Cashing out 401k a good idea?

    Thank you for your response! Hopefully I am that student that can manage both school and work. I definitely plan to work as much and as long as I can before I go to that extreme, I just wanted to see...
  16. Course for Monitor Tech

    Hello, Since I will be starting nursing school soon, I have been looking into working at a hospital as a monitor tech. This just requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, and Telemetry...
  17. I see you posted a link to SCF, so I assume you are in the Sarasota area. The Keiser campus in Sarasota is actually offering a 16-month BSN program for people who already have a non-nursing degree (...
  18. Prenursing Student looking at school options

    I do agree with your advice; however, Keiser is no longer for-profit ( | Miami Herald )They are actually a well respected school and currently ACEN accredited at 10 campuses ( Search ACEN Accredited...
  19. Keiser University Tampa Fall 2016

    Anyone?
  20. I have just been accepted in the nursing program at Keiser University in Tampa and I'm super excited to start! It's a 16 month ADN program that starts in August. I'd like to connect with other...
  21. Keiser Accelerated BSN 2016

    Sorry to be nosey, but which campus were you accepted
  22. Hello, I am currently taking an lpn course and I plan to continue with pursuing my ADN and eventually my BSN. Once I become an LPN, I would like to work for an employer who offers tuition...
  23. Brewster Tech vs Erwin Tech - Tampa FL

    Hi! (a year later, lol) I image you have already decided which school you will be attending? I have decided to go the Brewster over Erwin next year, mainly because of the location and the course...
  24. Everest University Brandon

    I had my mind set on going to school to become an LPN, but I am beginning to think that I should just go ahead and attend a for profit school. Going the LPN route may be the smartest thing to do, but...
  25. LPN Salary

    Hello, I plan to start an LPN program in the Tampa Bay area, which also incorporates your CNA license. Once I obtain my cna license, I plan to go to work as a CNA to gain experience before I become...