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There are open lab hours, mostly because there are several class levels using the lab. It's closed on Sat but open Sunday. I'm really enjoying my classes and am very anxious to move on to nursing 2 in a few weeks.

HI JB...I'm also interested in how your move went. Which part of MT did you move to? Did you find a job? How do you like it...please update us !!! Debbie

Thank you NYERNURSE for the websites. I must say I am getting really excited. We have been looking at land to purchase and plan to build a house on it. I understand NY schools are very good, especially compared to Florida. One other question I had though: Is there is a difference in pay for, say ER nursing, a small country hospital as opposed to a hospital in a bigger city?

It's a lot of work. The lab concentrates on learning a lot of different procedures and there is a lot to remember. It's important to make time to come to the lab to practice because there isn't any practice time in class. This semester we didn't have theory class on friday so that's when I go to the lab to practice so really Friday isn't a day off and Sunday is a pretty popular day in the lab as well. We cover the entire essentials of nursing book as well as dimensional analysis which is a self-study part of the program. I did not know this going into it. I have really enjoyed my classes and can't wait to finish up the semester which will include giving injections and calculating IVs. I think IV is covered more in depth in nursing 2. debbie

Thank you so much to everyone who responded. We have been looking at some beautiful property and the job market is good. I think Grannynurse is absolutely right about the infrastructure in Florida. So many people are moving here because of our tax structure and the infrastructure of our towns cannot accommodate such growth. There are new subdivisions absolutely everywhere you look and the disappearance of the groves and land is really sad. Well, thank you all again. I really appreciate it! Debbie

Hi New York nurses! My husband and I are planning to relocate to upstate New York. He is originally from Schenectady but I understand that's not the best area anymore. He is a chef and I think a job would be harder for him to come by than me. We were wondering if anyone could shed some light on cost of living, property taxes, and salary. I am hoping to go into ER nursing. Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated!! Debbie

I've lived here in the Orlando area for 17 years, first in South Orlando then Pine Hills then Metro West, then Bay Hill, then Windermere, and now Winter Garden. Windermere was the priciest but had the lowest crime and best schools. Winter Garden is great. Health Central Hospital is here, South Lake is not that far away over in Clermont. Good luck with your search!!

Congratulations! I am almost finished with my first semester in the VCC RN program. It is a lot of work. There is more to it than just class and lab time. I know several people who have full time jobs and are doing fine but don't study as much as I do. I quit my job before I started school but I am lucky that I don't need benefits or the extra money. I waited a year and a half to get in and want to give it everything I have. Next semester I will take a shift at the hospital 8 hours a week to start getting some practical experience. Most hospitals will hire you as a tech after you complete your first semester and the pay is around 11 an hour. The faculty recommends working outside school no more than 24 hours a week. Good luck to you!! Deb

I agree with previous posters... DOCUMENT EVERYTHING and GET A LAWYER I am so sorry this is happening to you, it's a shame.

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