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1. Tough times

   EDTEd replied to EDTEd's topic in Online Learning

   Well I have a few choices... I did work towards my degree through my local tech college but when the clinicals came up, it would not work due to my military schedule. This is how I found Excelsior. They took all of my credits and I just had to work o...

2. Tough times

   EDTEd posted a topic in Online Learning

   Greetings all! Well, I am just talking out loud. I am out of time and out of money so I will not be finishing my Excelsior College RN. I could not afford to pay my annual fee on time and was dropped. I really expire anyway in October 2009. I still ne...

3. Money to continue with the Excelsior program

   EDTEd posted a topic in Online Learning

   Folks, My budget now is running too dang tight :) Does anybody know what financial aid may be available? I know my hospital pays 5000 per year but not for "credit for fee exams." I just have NC5 and 6 and then the CPNE. but my time and cash are runni...

4. Help with Madigan Army Medical Center

   EDTEd posted a topic in Government

   Folks, Ed here is a soon to be GN! As a retired military man I would like to relocate to Washington and work at MAMC. I would love if someone there could PM with details on their ER/ED. I have already spoke to the nurse recruiter there about a positi...

5. air force nursing

   EDTEd replied to harmon642's topic in Government

   Like others have said just check with the different services before you make your decision. I too am enrolled in Excelsior and am almost done (6 months). I retired from the military one year ago and am now working at a level one trauma center. I plan...

6. gaining some clinical experience

   EDTEd replied to LuvWounds's topic in Online Learning

   I worked full time in the military fire service and as a ER tech at the local hospital. The ER manager knew that I worked hard and was working towards my RN degree. Because of this she offered me a nurse intern position for 6 months. I worked 2 - 12 ...

7. Excelsior College Awarded $7.8M in Copyright Lawsuit

   EDTEd posted a topic in Online Learning

   Some interesting reading on one of the college preps companies. Excelsior College Awarded $7.8M in Copyright Lawsuit Award by Jury Includes Punitive Damages and Defendant Profits ALBANY NY (November 29, 2006) – Excelsior College, an accredited,...

8. My CPNE experience in Atlanta

   EDTEd replied to AC439's topic in Online Learning

   Congrats to you! Thanks for sharing your experience, it will help others.

9. EMT-BASIC to RN?

   EDTEd replied to WorkingOnIt's topic in Online Learning

   Try to find a job as a ED Tech in a local hospital. I got one as an EMT. Now working in the ED, this allows me to do a lot of things I could not do otherwise. Like, IVs, foleys, wound preps, etc. Also allows me to assist with other procedures. I was ...

10. Madigan RN postions

    EDTEd posted a topic in Government

    Folks, Forgive me if this is in the wrong forum. I have been working to relocate to WA and the area around Ft. Lewis. I am sure with the PCS of military nurses that Madigan would indeed have civilian positions. Does Madigan have any folks assigned to...

11. WA State Excelsior folks

    EDTEd posted a topic in Online Learning

    Greetings, I am looking for someone what lives in Washington state and is working on their RN through Excelsior. My wife and I are trying to relocate there but I am not done with the program yet. Are there going to be special rules to finish my Excel...

12. CCNC Grad Pics at MAMC

    EDTEd replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Government

    Nice work, job well done. Enjoy using your skills on those in need.

13. Question on Madigan

    EDTEd posted a topic in Government

    Folks, I retired from the military as a fire chief and am looking to break in to federal service in some form. I currently work as an emergency department technician in the level one trauma center in Milwaukee, WI. I recently saw a job posting for a...

14. BON for Washington State

    EDTEd replied to EDTEd's topic in Online Learning

    Never too much info :) I am still working towards my EC I have NC5-7 left. But I do want to move to WA in the future and figured I will have to get my RN issued by Wisconsin and work some time then move to WA. Thanks again.

15. ER RN looking at Longview WA

    EDTEd posted a topic in Washington

    Folks, I expect ot be an RN in the Spring of 2007 and am interested in how it is in the Longview WA area. My wife and I want to move from Wisconsin to Washington. We are looking around at town and cities and we want to find out more about Longview WA...