rshenry

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1. Excelsior Grads How do you explain clinicals?

   rshenry replied to jdclac's topic in Excelsior

   I am an excelsior graduate, 2010. I finished my BSN last June. I have been working in a busy ER for several years. The California BRN will NOT give me a California license. I work in Nevada and commute.

2. Finally got a job!

   rshenry posted a topic in Nevada

   I passed the NCLEX on the first try in 2010. I have not worked as a nurse because I could not find a job. Finally I got a job!! It is a RN in a small ER. I am so thrilled! I have been a Paramedic for the past 23 years and most employers felt tha...

3. Excelsior College & California

   rshenry replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Excelsior

   I don't know! I am still holding my breath that they will let me endorse into Calfiornia once I complete my BSN. I switched from EC to WGU to finish my BSN just for this reason

4. Excelsior College & California

   rshenry replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Excelsior

   Yes, WGU is approved Excelsior BSN is not.

5. Excelsior College & California

   rshenry replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Excelsior

   I live and work in California as a Paramedic. I graduated from Excelsior in 2010. It is an excellent program. I am currently a licensed RN in Nevada. I have been trying to get licensed in California. So far I have been told to re-apply when my B...

6. Giving Report to Medics... What do they know?

   rshenry replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

   Treat the Paramedics with repsect! Given them report as you would another nurse. I am a Parmedic as well as an RN. I currently work in both fields. Some nurses don't get that Paramedics aren't just "ambulance drivers". They are health care profe...

7. Renown Hospital New Grad Question

   rshenry replied to bbyjaden's topic in Nevada

   Yep, I am! I can't be a flight nurse as 2 years ICU/CCU experience as an RN is needed. Plus I don't like to fly. For now, I am staying put.

8. Renown Hospital New Grad Question

   rshenry replied to bbyjaden's topic in Nevada

   I have worked for the same employer for the past 23 years. I am at the top pay and retirement step. I have my choice of schedules too. I make 92K per year before overtime. I work in the highest pay area in the nation for Paramedics. Starting Para...

9. My reality of becoming an RN

   rshenry replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

   I feel your pain! I am in the same boat. I am still working full time in my non-nursing profession. I try and work 1 day a week as an RN. But the reality is I make a lot more in my non-nursing job, and do way less work. Sad but true fact.

10. What's your opinion about Excelsior Nsg Program?

    rshenry replied to blessnme's topic in Excelsior

    It is a great program if you state accepts it. I graduated and passed my boards with 75 questions. I live in California, and can't work here as an RN. I am licensed in Nevada.

11. 7 wks pregnant, offered 36 hr night position

    rshenry replied to Nursey Face's topic in General Nursing

    That is true! My bad! I assumed she worked for the same employer, just new position.

12. 7 wks pregnant, offered 36 hr night position

    rshenry replied to Nursey Face's topic in General Nursing

    You are pregnant not disabled. If it is your dream job take it! Besides once you have the position, if you pregancy related complications you have protection under FMLA.

13. Renown Hospital New Grad Question

    rshenry replied to bbyjaden's topic in Nevada

    I have applied at St Mary's. What smaller hospitals are in the area? I don't want to work in a SNF or LTC. I am in a strange situation where I have another job that pays more than nursing so taking a position in a SNF or LTC just isn't an option.

14. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    rshenry replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    The good pop worked for me! I have not heard from anyone credible that it hasn't been correct! Relax you passed!

15. Renown Hospital New Grad Question

    rshenry replied to bbyjaden's topic in Nevada

    I have been submitted applications to Renown monthy. A recruiter finally called me and told me to quit applying! I was told "We don't hire unless you graduated from one of our local schools" Wow.....