mcruss

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1. Germany LPN employment ???

   mcruss posted a topic in General World

   We moved to the Kaiserslautern area last month, and I'm hoping to find a job when the kiddos are in school this fall. Anyone here working a GS position at Landstuhl AMC or a clinic on Ramstein? I also have a BS in Human Services, but prefer nursing !...

2. American nurses in Germany??

   mcruss posted a topic in General World

   My husband and I will be moving to Germany in the upcoming months, and I'm eventually looking to work as an LPN in a military hospital or clinic...Anyone out there from Ramstein or Landstuhl?? I would love to hear about whether or not they hire civil...

3. Excelsior and the College network??

   mcruss replied to mcruss's topic in Excelsior

   Wow, I had not heard that....SCARY !!!! I'm really counting on getting my RN through Excelsior...My husband is deployed "over there" for 6 months, and I'm working full-time and doing the single parent thing....and I'm counting on doing it at my own ...

4. Excelsior and the College network??

   mcruss posted a topic in Excelsior

   I went to a seminar yesterday from the College Network company?? There were 5 of us LPN's there and 3 ended up signing up...Has anyone purchases these study guides? And are they really helpful? I'm definitely interested in getting my RN through Exc...

5. Excelsior graduates...Are there any?

   mcruss replied to mcruss's topic in General Nursing

   How long/where where were your clinicals? I've heard conflicting answers....

6. Excelsior graduates...Are there any?

   mcruss posted a topic in General Nursing

   I know this question has been asked a million times before....But are there any people who've successfully completed this program?? I'm an LPN considering it..... Thank you! Tricia

7. I may lose my hubby

   mcruss replied to NannaNurse's topic in General Nursing

   My husband has been in Oman(middle east) for 2 weeks now, and will be gone from 3-6 months. This is our first deployment...We barely survived the one year Korea stint apart. But, I just keep going day to day....I work as an LPN in a Peds clinic for...

8. military spouses...do you take the benefits?

   mcruss posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm starting my first LPN med/surg job on Monday, and have been told that I can take the with benefits position, or the per diem position.....It's a difference of 2.22/hour. I'm tempted to do it for a year at least, to catch up financially. I'm just...

9. What are you worth?

   mcruss replied to Youda's topic in General Nursing

   Interesting read.... Mario-How much time do you spend taking your picture??? Is it really you??

10. I Passed My State Boardssssssss

    mcruss replied to EXOTIC NURSE's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful !! I take my boards this Friday....and hope to have the same results to share as you !!

11. I got my first LPN job in med/surg !!

    mcruss posted a topic in General Nursing

    I take my LPN boards next Friday......wish me luck !! I've been offered a med/surg position at one of the hospitals I did clinicals at...I'm so excited !! I can't wait to start !! I never thought I'd choose med/surg, but I just fell in love w/the pla...

12. IBS...help?

    mcruss replied to CEN35's topic in General Nursing

    There is a wonderful book out..I think it's called "eating for IBS". It's a cookbook basically and has wonderful suggestions. I learned alot by reading it. You may want to check it out. I suffered from bouts of constipation and alternating diarrhea...

13. Free LPN Nclex practice test?

    mcruss posted a topic in NCLEX

    Does anyone know of any online practice tests for the LPN nclex exam? I'm due to take it in October and am trying to take every practice test I can. Thanks !! P.S. How do I select an avatar for myself??

14. Somebody Probably has access to YOUR License Number!

    mcruss replied to meandragonbrett's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it !! I don't have a license# yet(I test in October). However, I had my social security number stolen by a guy in California, and he bought several cars, opened sev. checking accts,etc.....And I never would have found out had I not gone to...

15. Had to take a mental health day today.

    mcruss replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, that is just horrible !!! Poor thing...I'm glad she was able to admit that she definitely deserves better..Oh my goodness, my heart is breaking for her..and you....My daughters are only 7 and 3, but to imagine that someday I may face this is just...