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1. ec grads

   debg replied to debg's topic in Online Learning

   thanks Smitty, i have been talking about doing this since i graduated lpn school i 2007....now it's time. i actually have been accepted by ec already, i just have to DO IT!!1 thanks for the info!!! deb

2. ec grads

   debg posted a topic in Online Learning

   Hey ec grads....wondering how long it took from lpn to rn via excelsior, and did you already have gen ed credits other than what you got through lpn program??? planning my furture and want to be realistic!!! thanks

3. new excelsior enrollee...help

   debg replied to debg's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks so much! The day I tured in my resignation (Friday), I was so sure of myself. Today, it almost seems like I was panic stricken. I am normally pretty confident, but got some outside (unsolicited) opinions about my choices and kind of got mys...

4. new excelsior enrollee...help

   debg posted a topic in Online Learning

   any ec students out there??? lpn of 2 yrs on tele floor ...resigned to find part time agenc home care to allow more flex sched to focus on school. need 22 gen ed 33 nurs courses for rn... was full of optimism...enrolled, have interview fri w/ agenc...

5. WHAT SHOULD I DO????????????

   debg replied to EBT67's topic in Missouri

   EBT 67 I would highly recommend going for LPN. I am also in my 40's and tomorrow will be enrolling in EC to obtain my RN license. A few advantages of LPN vs MA....when a pt. is in pain, has a change in condition,or you notice something new.... you ...

6. help this lpn

   debg posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a LPN practicing for one year. I work on a bury telemetry floor. 5 patient average. I rarely get out on time. It seems i am always behind schedule. I like my coworkers but I became a nurse to make a difference in the life of the patients I take ...

7. challenge rn boards

   debg posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   i have been an lpn for 7 years in missouri.... can i "challenge" the rn boards and if so... would that be an insult to rn's everywhere?????????? ps cardiac tele nurse

8. tele nurses

   debg posted a topic in General Nursing

   how many patients do you take care of on your tele unit??????

9. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   debg replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   absolutely!!! I do not understand it. I am new but not young. All I can say is "shame on you" to those who do it. Also please realize that in the long run YOU LOSE, as you are alienating someone who will undoubtably be able to lighten your load i...

10. lpn to rn

    debg posted a topic in LPN-RN

    Hello nurses. Has anyone gone through the college network to go from empt or lpn to rn??? trying to decide between college network and excelsior... any advice?? thanks

11. What do CNA's do in the ER?

    debg replied to Faeriewand's topic in Emergency

    I am a tech in the ED. We do all of the above. I can honestly say that I am treated like an appreciated partner. I am very lucky. I work with people that love to "teach". There is a bond with everyone from the docs to the housekeeping staff, sec...

12. DePaul Hospital

    debg replied to shadylane21's topic in Missouri

    Hi! I work at DePaul also. Curious to talk to you. Are you working this weekend???