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1. excelsior graduates

   flamingopink replied to tiffanys's topic in Online Learning

   Thank You! You seem to know alot about this topic. I am so thankful that we have this sight and people like you to help us. Heres the story, I will give you the short version. I have been through RN school done all the clinicals but I didnt pass Exit...

2. excelsior graduates

   flamingopink replied to tiffanys's topic in Online Learning

   Thank you all for your post regarding the Excelsior clinical test. I have been trying to figure out what to do? I know many great nurses who failed that test, So I havent enrolled in the program. Then theres the San Angelo option ( I live in Texas), ...

3. lvn-rn online

   flamingopink replied to BOOSTISADRUG's topic in Online Learning

   If its Excelsor then I think its in New York. I know the College Excelsor uses is in New York ,but I dont remeber the name of it. Its all so exhausting. Just make sure whichever state you plan to practice in will accept them. Call that states BON. O...

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

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

   I am wanting to do this program, but am scared of the College Network, Is it really expensive ? and after you finish your prereqs are you automatically excepted into the San Angelo University? Any advice you can give me is greatly appreciated.

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

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

   Thanks for your post . I was going to do Excelsor but I know about 15 people that took it and all failed the clinical test, so I decided not to do it. Its good to hear someone passed it!!

6. lvn-rn online

   flamingopink replied to BOOSTISADRUG's topic in Online Learning

   I have been researching the same thing. The only Texas Accredited one is San Angelo (that I have found)You go through the college network. Its a new program and the nursing classes dont start until Summer 2010, but you can be taking your prereqs. I a...

7. LPN to RN bridge programs in the Bay Area

   flamingopink replied to suzanne4's topic in LPN-RN

   Does anyone know if Excelsior is still approved by the State Board of Texas? I checked the web site and all I can find are the on campus schools. I have 112 on campus credits I need one class to get my ADN, and I want to take it through Excelsior.

8. Are LVNs having hard time finding jobs?

   flamingopink replied to bectex's topic in LPN/LVN

   Most Hospitails are not hiring LVNs (just CNA"S and RNS )If you want to work a night shift in a nursing home then you will have no problems. There are other positions for LVNs but the problem I am finding, is most people want experienced LVNs, and th...

9. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   flamingopink replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   Calinurse I am so sorry. I know how you feel, there truly is nothing that anyone can say that will take your pain away. Give yourself some time and above all take the pressure off of yourself. I know that is easier said than done, but it will get bet...

10. Scared that I didnt pass the NCLEX today!!!

    flamingopink replied to slimgoodies's topic in NCLEX

    OMG! I passed ! I cant believe it! I even had my husband look at it to make sure I was seeing it right! Thank all of you for getting me through these last few days!!! God is so good.

11. Scared that I didnt pass the NCLEX today!!!

    flamingopink replied to slimgoodies's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you suzanne for your encouragement! Its just that I had a complete nervious breakdown this summer and I am just now getting over it. I have put it behind me, so I will just sum it up. I Didnt get to graduate RN school because I made an 847 on H...

12. Hurst review

    flamingopink replied to Javon's topic in NCLEX

    I LOVE the Hurst on line review,I wish I had listened to it in nursing school. She just makes a light come on . I would also suggest the Kaplain questions all of my friends that passed the RN boards used the Kaplain questions and said the content on ...

13. Scared that I didnt pass the NCLEX today!!!

    flamingopink replied to slimgoodies's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you for all of your support. Surprisingly I am ok. I am just happy to be done with it so I can enjoy my holiday. If I fail I dont think I will retake it. Everything happens for a reason, and I am worn out. God bless you all.

14. Is NCLEX-PN easier than NCLEX-RN?

    flamingopink replied to allhrt2rn's topic in NCLEX

    Stay with the RN. I went through RN school and wasnt able to grad, as an RN due to the whole HESI thing. However, I was allowed to take LVN boards. It was very hard to refocus the scope of practice. I kept answering practice questions within the scop...

15. Scared that I didnt pass the NCLEX today!!!

    flamingopink replied to slimgoodies's topic in NCLEX

    I took my PN test today also it was BRUITAL! I had 89 questions, not good. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many select all that apply and DRUGS. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Pass or fail I am so Thankful for all that God has blessed me and my family with.