NurseMaryB

NurseMaryB specializes in 5 yrs Med/Surg. 2yr-ICU/ER.

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1. HELP! Past Georgia's testing timeframe

   NurseMaryB posted a topic in Online Learning

   So...bear with me this is a long one. In June 2016, I graduated Excelsior's LPN to RN bridge with my ADN. However, in addition to that I had already gotten in some trouble. I was in legal trouble for something non-nursing related however, of cou...

2. Need Help!!! Having hard time Passing EC...Gotta be done by April!

   NurseMaryB replied to NurseMaryB's topic in Excelsior

   Read this, it'll kinda give you an idea of what to be prepared for...if you don't have the acute care experience that this refers to just know that there is quite the waitlist for the precepting hours. http://sos.georgia.gov/acrobat/PLB/38%20Instruc...

3. Need Help!!! Having hard time Passing EC...Gotta be done by April!

   NurseMaryB replied to NurseMaryB's topic in Excelsior

   Is this what you're referencing? Thanks! https://my.excelsior.edu/c/document_library/get_file?p_l_id=10134&folderId=102207&name=DLFE-1921.pdf

4. Excelsior stated " i can't help you!"

   NurseMaryB replied to 4pancakes's topic in Georgia

   Aren't their certain ways to get out of the preceptorship?

5. Need Help!!! Having hard time Passing EC...Gotta be done by April!

   NurseMaryB replied to NurseMaryB's topic in Excelsior

   Thanks CherryBlossom, Lunah, and Erikadawn! Thank you all so much, I appreciate all the help I can get! @ Erikadawn it may seem like a stupid question but where is the Excelsior Nurses Catalog? Is it free on the website somewhere or exactly. I see wh...

6. Excelsior transition exam

   NurseMaryB replied to gatormedic24's topic in Excelsior

   So which would you say prepared you the most for Transition? The SG101 or TCN? I have SG101 and have been studying but I do not have the other. Any recommendations you can give for me passing would be great thanks! And, continued good luck on your ex...

7. Excelsior transition exam

   NurseMaryB replied to gatormedic24's topic in Excelsior

   May I ask Which Saunders? The Review and Comprehension or just the questions? I've taken this test before and haven't passed. Is there anything in particular you recommend studying? Thanks!

8. Need Help!!! Having hard time Passing EC...Gotta be done by April!

   NurseMaryB replied to NurseMaryB's topic in Excelsior

   So I've took LS3 yesterday and passed with a B! I was so relieved yesterday!! Now, I've got Transition to the RN Role...anybody go any advice for it? I feel like I've been so slow at completing this degree my goal is to be done with Trans by the end ...

9. LPN starting pay $26.50!

   NurseMaryB replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN/LVN

   Actually that's the really sad part...This is my 2nd hospital, and I'm the highest paid LPN!! I've also worked home health. I would LOVE another job, unfortunately I'm a hospital nurse and LPN hospitals jobs are few and far between in GA.

10. LPN starting pay $26.50!

    NurseMaryB replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN/LVN

    Ok, so I'm completely disgusted! I've been an LPN for 5 years and I make $17/hr then an additional $3/hr for nightshift in a hospital!!! And, I'm the highest paid LPN on my nights... I live 60min north of Atlanta, GA. That's great for you all who are...

11. Need Help!!! Having hard time Passing EC...Gotta be done by April!

    NurseMaryB replied to NurseMaryB's topic in Excelsior

    Thanks everyone for the advice! I picked up the Saunders book and it was great, I also for safe measure did the EC practice exam, only did a 73 on the practice exam but I went back and studied what I got wrong. Plus some of the questions on the pract...

12. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    NurseMaryB replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior

    So do I understand this correctly? If I currently work in a hospital and I do, I can do my preceptorship where I work? It doesn't have to be one of their "set" hospitals? Also, do we still have to do the CPNE? Thanks!

13. Advice? Experienced BSN ER nurse can't find a job!

    NurseMaryB replied to RN06053's topic in Emergency

    Not to be rude, but whats your age? Just wondering because I live in GA and even though it's against the law...discrimination against ppl >50 had been noted, even with tons of experience. Nurses older than 50 are afraid to leave their current crap...

14. How do you guys feel about shadowing?

    NurseMaryB replied to FutureNurseKaturah's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a Senior in High School, I shadowed a friend of the family who was a NICU nurse and I loved it! And, she was so great about letting me shadow...everyone was very receptive. It helped me make a decision about my future: nurse vs. teacher, n...

15. Need Help!!! Having hard time Passing EC...Gotta be done by April!

    NurseMaryB replied to NurseMaryB's topic in Excelsior

    Which Saunders? Thanks!