jksapphire

jksapphire has 6 years experience.

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1. Nebraska LPN-RN students

   jksapphire replied to jksapphire's topic in Online Learning

   yes, i would say you are lucky! i do appreciate knowing that you used tcn notes. i'll let you know how i come out. [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]thanks for your help. [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]judy:nurse:

2. Nebraska LPN-RN students

   jksapphire replied to jksapphire's topic in Online Learning

   ok - today's the day. i'm starting with microbiology. did you take this test thru ec? did it pretty well follow the tcn study guide you used from your supervisor? any tips? thanks! judy

3. Nebraska LPN-RN students

   jksapphire replied to jksapphire's topic in Online Learning

   thanks for the info on nc2! i sure wasn't aware of that! does ec just automatically "forgive" nc2 when you enroll with them? [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]did you pay the $65 to have ec evaluate your classes that transferred toward the rn? a t...

4. Nebraska LPN-RN students

   jksapphire replied to jksapphire's topic in Online Learning

   sounds like i may be on the right track with tcn study guides i bought. you're providing the encouragement i need to get started. i agree, i don't think i could do it like you did, but i'm determined to succeed and appreciate you're being candid an...

5. Nebraska LPN-RN students

   jksapphire replied to jksapphire's topic in Online Learning

   actually, i worked at nvh in 1975 as secretary to mr. broadstone, second in command at the time. if your mom worked there them, i might just know her. that would be a kick, wouldn't it? i now work at the va medical center on north broadwell. they ...

6. Nebraska LPN-RN students

   jksapphire replied to jksapphire's topic in Online Learning

   it's nice to hear from an ec student here in ne. i'm in grand island, so not so far away from you. i appreciate your offer of help and wish you the best of luck on your cpne!!

7. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

   jksapphire replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

   my main questions i guess is, does anyone know anything about the online lpn to rn programs???? renewed my cpr license yesterday and my instructor warned my about this teacher. told me to drop the class. if i do i can't take it again until summer 07....

8. Nebraska LPN-RN students

   jksapphire replied to jksapphire's topic in Online Learning

   thanks for the encouragement. i work at a va medical center in ltc and just the other day, they were short on rn's. i thought, well, i guess i won't have too much trouble moving into an rn position when i finish. everyone at work, including supervi...

9. Nebraska LPN-RN students

   jksapphire posted a topic in Online Learning

   is there anyone from nebraska bridging from lpn-rn thru excelsior college? i plan to start in october (after my daughter's wedding in september). just wanted to know if there are any problems with ne accepting ec. i emailed the state board of nurs...

10. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    jksapphire replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

    absolutely, you can do this! i met with a college network rep and, after she told me which classes i need, i went on ebay to buy the study materials she showed me. i am just getting started and found this to be a lot lest expensive. so, don't get ...

11. Excelsior Micro exam this Wed 6/7

    jksapphire replied to Melody007_FNP-C's topic in Online Learning

    oh, thanks. and thanks for the tip on the "boring stuff"

12. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    jksapphire replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

    congratulations! your testimonial is wonderful to read. and, thank you so much for including the link to your children's pictures. i am a grandma who just can't enough of pictures of little ones. thanks for making my day!

13. Anyone just starting Prereq's for Nursing

    jksapphire replied to Yvette5170's topic in Online Learning

    hi, there. i'm an lpn taking self-study classes toward my rn thru excelsior college. my plan is to set a goal as to when to take each test and then break the class into what i need to complete each week to accomplish that goal. that way, hopefully...

14. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    jksapphire replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

    i graduated as an lpn in 2000 at age 50. your daughter, as you know, is really a pretty typical, somewhat self-absorbed 15-year-old who, because of her age, doesn't know quite how to express herself. you're right, you will be ok. and, your daughte...

15. Excelsior Micro exam this Wed 6/7

    jksapphire replied to Melody007_FNP-C's topic in Online Learning

    congratulations!! :balloons: :balloons: do you get the results right away, or do they mail it to you, or how does that work? thanks