mentalhealthman

mentalhealthman has 20 years experience and specializes in Psychiatry/Substance Abuse.

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1. Get Lpn or Rn in NE Ohio

   mentalhealthman replied to laura4567's topic in Ohio

   Cuyahoga Career Center has a 9 month LPN course. That is the shortest one that I have seen. Looks like a good program. One good thing about being an LPN is that you can get some good experience before you become an RN. The pay is pretty good. Al...

2. Excelsior questions :)

   mentalhealthman replied to MadamMermaid's topic in LPN-RN

   There are many Excelsior Student Sites on Yahoo groups. Go to Yahoo groups and search for Excelsior College. You will find a lot of support and information from current students.

3. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

   mentalhealthman replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

   Louis Stokes VA Hospital Cleveland Ohio VISN 10. Lpn working in Psychiatric Emergency Room. US Marine Corps 1984 -1990. Proud to serve. Still pursuing an RN license, but waiting for my year with the VA to qualify for educational benefits.

4. Public (ADN or BSN) schools in Cleveland area....

   mentalhealthman replied to neuronursein06's topic in Ohio

   University of Akron has a few different programs you may want to look at while you are here. http://www.wzip.uakron.edu/ nursing/Academic/ academic_programs.htm

5. overwhelmed with decision

   mentalhealthman replied to mel1977's topic in LPN-RN

   It can be confusing. What is good about Excelsior is that you can take it at your own pace. If you are motivated and have good study habits, you may be able to take a test every month or so. You pay as you go. You will have to enroll to complete ...

6. excelsior nursing program

   mentalhealthman replied to Firegirl14000's topic in Ohio

   I am an LPN working at the VA hospital in Cleveland. I too am going through Excelsior. It won't be easy, but it can be done. Check out the distance learning forum. Many posts concerning Excelsior. There are Medics there too that have successfull...

7. Anyone use Excelsior in Ohio??

   mentalhealthman replied to RYLEE228's topic in Online Learning

   Rylee, I too am a LPN in Northeast Ohio. Checked with the BON and Ohio has no restrictions on EC grads. You can go to the EC web site and fill out a application for enrollment. The fee was $65.00. Forward your transcripts and they will give you a...

8. nursing concept 2 excempt for all lpns

   mentalhealthman replied to sweetneek1's topic in Online Learning

   EC recently sent a response to this. They say that I can't have the waiver because I took Commonalities "B" back in 1999 and was not successful. They say that this test is about the same. I can't seem to make sense of this. There are two other te...

9. excelsior question

   mentalhealthman replied to singlelife's topic in Online Learning

   After submitting your application and the $65.00, EC will give a pre-assessment of your transcripts. They say it isn't official, but will give you a good idea of what is needed. Also, they have made Nursing Concepts 2 exempt for all LPN/LVNs with a...

10. what states do not accept Excelsior?

    mentalhealthman replied to arvolina's topic in Online Learning

    One option to consider:idea: If you can find a job within the Veterans Administration.......You can work anywhere..as long as it is with the VA

11. nursing concept 2 excempt for all lpns

    mentalhealthman replied to sweetneek1's topic in Online Learning

    Had to verify with the college just for peace of mind. I have been hearing about this since last week. Now I know. Just in time too. I was about to pay for the practice test just a few days ago. Wow!!:yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap:

12. Opinions on Excelsior College?

    mentalhealthman replied to tater.jake's topic in LPN-RN

    I am currently taking classes with Excelsior. For myself, it is the best fit. I finished NC 1 recently. Not too bad. Got through it with minimal studying, but that may not be the case with some of the others. You may be exempt for NC2 if you gra...

13. Stay with good paying job, or go with LVN program??? NEED ADVICE.....

    mentalhealthman replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN-RN

    Going to LVN school would not be a bad idea. Not sure about the RN programs out there, but I think that most of them have bridge programs for LPNs/LVNs. So the time would not be a waste. If your job is flexible, which it sounds like it, Go For It. I ...

14. Failed the first EC NC1 exam

    mentalhealthman replied to aprmayjunegirl's topic in Online Learning

    $75.00 per exam. They now have available Micro, A&P, and of course the NC exams. I recently went through the practice exam for NC 1. The rationales our very informative. I noticed that some of the questions were similar in the 2nd practice test, ...

15. Online AAS/ADN program for students who completed 50% clinicals and failed

    mentalhealthman replied to Savyldy's topic in Online Learning

    Check with Excelsior. I think I seen something in their curriculum about accepting students that have completed atleast 50% of their nursing classes. Not totally sure, but it is worth looking into. http://www.Excelsior.edu