Heavenly4505

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  1. Should prn get weekend or holiday diff???

    When I worked homecare, the agency I worked for did not pay a holiday diff to anyone. Fulltime, parttime, PRN...didn't matter. I did shiftwork, and if the family of the patient wanted service on a holiday, I was expected to work it with no extra holi...
  2. Hi there! Sorry I'm a little late to respond. I am a LPN who has been working as a dispensing nurse for a methadone and suboxone clinic for a few months now. I absolutely LOVE the job. It has its own set of challenges, but compared to nursing homes ...
  3. Galen hybrid Cincinnati

    I know this thread is a bit old, but I was just wondering if you started at Galen, and if so, could you give me some insight into the schedule for the hybrid program in Cincinnati? Like, what days/times did you have classes and clinicals? I meet with...
  4. Achieve test prep?

    I wanted to use Achieve Test Prep but my monthly payment would have been around $300! That's not including the enrollment fees and testing fees at Excelsior. During months that I am testing, my total cost could have been $700! Way too much. I just ...
  5. Microbiology Exam

    mochasouter, I studied for A&P for about a month. I did not study every day, though. I think you would be ok if you use StudyGroup 101. I did not even buy the textbook for the course.
  6. Loving my new Hospice LVN position

    I am so happy to see your post about this. At this exact moment, I am sitting here thinking about how much I HATE my LTC job. I love my residents, don't get me wrong, but the stress is unbelievable. I worked 18 hours on Friday! I had 3 new admission...
  7. Microbiology Exam

    Congrats! I just completed the A&P exam last Thursday. Got an "A" on that one but I've had an A&P class at the college level before, too, so it was really just review. Unfortunately, it was over 5 years ago and Excelsior won't accept it. So ...
  8. Career vs Family vs Economy

    I worked full-time 3-11 2nd shift, and I too have 2 young children (8 and 7, so mine are school age). I HATED it. It's the worst shift ever when you have kids at home, especially once they start school. I would only see them for about 30 minutes in t...
  9. Best RN jobs to have more time for children/family

    I have the same problem. I'm a LPN, and my first job when I passed my NCLEX was at a LTC facility working 12 hour night shifts (7P-7A). The scheduling wasn't too bad. I worked 2 in a row, then had 3 days off in a row. Then I would work 2, have the we...
  10. 2nd shift vs. 3rd shift

    Back in my younger days, I preferred second shift because I didn't have to get up early. However, now as a mother of 2 school age kids, I HATE second shift! The only time I see my kids is for about 30 minutes in the morning before they go to school ...
  11. just registered for 8 week health safety class!!!!

    Hi mochasouter. The A & P is an overwhelming wealth of information. It can be a little difficult to know exactly how to approach the material. I use the study guide that Excelsior provides as a tool to guide my study. I am mostly just using Study...
  12. just registered for 8 week health safety class!!!!

    So how does this work? I know you have to enroll in the college to register for the classes. Just wondering if you have to take more than one at a time to be considered eligible for financial aid? or does the aid cover it even if you only sign up f...
  13. Excelsior College offering online college courses!

    Hmmmm that doesn't show up on mine. Maybe because I'm not actually "enrolled" as a student? I created a log-in so that I could take the first test without enrolling, which Excelsior allows you to do.
  14. Excelsior College offering online college courses!

    Where did you find this info at? That is GREAT news! I am currently studying to challenge the A&P exam (I took the course but it was over 5 years ago, which is their new rule). I also have to take the Microbiology exam and then all the nursing ...
  15. Cost of BSN

    I've heard of some a lot cheaper than that. But I've heard of some that are more expensive, too.