dessyrell

dessyrell specializes in med/surg, LTC.

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1. word of encouragement for EC students/future RNs

   dessyrell posted a topic in Online Learning

   i've heard in the past some "traditional" MSN programs will not accept RN's from EC (i have graduated from EC in april '08) and people were being looked down on and their applications rejected. Well, i have just been accepted in a RN-MSN FNP program ...

2. Excelsior Grads-need your opinion!

   dessyrell replied to hiyall's topic in General Nursing

   you can go to their website: excelsior.edu...you can open an account for free and start browsing...i went through them, took me 11 mo to complete it and now am working as a RN. The waiting time on the cpne is shorter these days...check the boards! an...

3. liability insurance

   dessyrell replied to dessyrell's topic in General Nursing

   they offer a discount for new grads online also...don't have a flier, will have to go through their website...how's the coverage different?

4. liability insurance

   dessyrell replied to dessyrell's topic in General Nursing

   so NSO is the way to go... thank you all for your replies...i just couldn't make up my mind which way to go...gosh, just praying now i won't be needing it.

5. VA employee's I have a question for you

   dessyrell replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

   all i can tell you is that security clearance was very tough when i got hired...it goes in very deep and on several levels and they might let you start orientation after a first level is cleared, that doesn't mean they're done with you...federal gove...

6. liability insurance

   dessyrell posted a topic in General Nursing

   am doing my little research on this and am going to get insurance...i think you can't be too careful out there anymore and thinking "it's not going to happen to me" is simply oudated and dangerous...sad, but true. i really need some input on this, as...

7. passed CPNE in syracuse!

   dessyrell replied to dessyrell's topic in Online Learning

   :redbeathe thank you, Lisa!!!

8. Excelsior will let me start taking BSN courses before the RN!

   dessyrell replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Learning

   i do, too...ok, this is just hearsay, but the statistics class (they say) is a killer! also, if you plan on going back after that to take your masters, there are programs that won't accept a BSN from EC...? isn't that crazy?

9. is it really a long wait for CPNE?

   dessyrell replied to LPN30's topic in Online Learning

   did you put your name on the cancellation list? end of dec...that's less than 3 mo, i'd say get ready for the phone call...:nuke:

10. CPNE Failure

    dessyrell replied to Medic2RN2B's topic in Online Learning

    sorry to hear that...i just passed mine 2 wks ago, had a totally different experience than yours...hope you didn't give up and go back soon...

11. Just started Excelsior..What is FCAA??

    dessyrell replied to Barbr93's topic in Online Learning

    :grpwlcm: don't know what FCAA is...? CPNE is hard but doable...you have to know the study guide by heart, have to be able to write careplans, etc...go to EPN, you'll find great info there...send faculty e-mails and call them if you have questions. ...

12. passed CPNE in syracuse!

    dessyrell replied to dessyrell's topic in Online Learning

    Thank you all!!! :redbeathe such a relief to know it's over with! just got my completion/graduation date, applied for the boards, paid pearson vue..waiting on the board to give me the green light now! i applied in sept, got a date in dec and then t...

13. is it really a long wait for CPNE?

    dessyrell replied to LPN30's topic in Online Learning

    6 mo at the max...it's going to be shorter... you could use that time to study for the cpne. it's a difficult exam, underestimated sometimes by a lot of people...

14. Need Excelsior CPNE Advice Please!!!

    dessyrell replied to JAndrew's topic in Excelsior

    this is THE BEST thing you can do!!! :typing

15. CPNE in 2 weeks

    dessyrell replied to aegirl's topic in Online Learning

    good luck to you!!! go on EPN! great last minute advice...and good tips!!! they will even do a belly dance for you!!!! will be praying for you, Lucia