JMWilson08

JMWilson08 specializes in Peds, LGBT, Allergy/Immunology.

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1. Any allergy nurses out there?

   JMWilson08 replied to jennrrn's topic in Ambulatory

   I like allergy, but I'm growing bored. I miss the excitement of real nursing work. I want to get back into community health. But for the time being, allergy is where I'll be

2. Any study Buddys in NJ/NYC area?

   JMWilson08 replied to JMWilson08's topic in Online Learning

   The EC website never seems to work for me to find a study buddy. Even the "coach" they assign tell you to look elsewhere (facebook, allnurses.com) for a study buddy. What subjects do u have to study?

3. Any study Buddys in NJ/NYC area?

   JMWilson08 replied to JMWilson08's topic in Online Learning

   I'm near staten island. What courses do u have to take? I just failed my A&P But, I'll get through it!

4. Excelsior College bookstore for Transitions required reading? Ebooks?

   JMWilson08 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Learning

   dont worry you will get through. I was the same way. I have scheduled my first exam and just paid for the second. There are ebooks available, go to www.digitaltextbooks.com and you can find almost all of them. Good luck!

5. Any study Buddys in NJ/NYC area?

   JMWilson08 posted a topic in Online Learning

   Helo: I am looking for someone who is going through the EC program that is an LPN too! I'm scheduled for my first exam Nov 1st and I hope that I pass! This material is outlined well in the content guide, but it would be easier if I could work with so...

6. prep for excelsior exams

   JMWilson08 replied to djbono's topic in Online Learning

   You can get a ereader and thats waaaaaay smaller than a biinder and more discreet! I bought my textbooks from www.digitaltextbooks.com and downloaded them onto my nook. My nook is small enough to fit in my lab coat and I can study anywhere. I had a r...

7. Any allergy nurses out there?

   JMWilson08 replied to jennrrn's topic in Ambulatory

   Be willing to absorb alot of information! Allergy and immunology is very interesting! You will learn about the benefits of allergy shots, correlation of seasonal allergies to certain foods, different types of allergy testing. I don't know if your doc...

8. Center of Allied Health and Nursing Education

   JMWilson08 replied to DailandeLPN's topic in New Jersey

9. Getting started with Excelsior College

   JMWilson08 replied to stdntograd06's topic in Excelsior

   Check out their website. If you have another health related field training you are eligible. Otherwise, you may have to look elsewhere. Good luck!

10. LPN to RN new to EC - advice ?

    JMWilson08 replied to CANurseGreg's topic in Online Learning

    I really like to take advantage of all the down time I have at work, so I'm trying to utilize as many ebooks as possible! Thanks though....def keep in touch cause I can def use a studdy buddy!!!

11. Center of Allied Health and Nursing Education

    JMWilson08 replied to DailandeLPN's topic in New Jersey

    OK, so I don't know why anyone would tell someone not to go to school rather it be LPN or RN, but I am an LPN and I have been for 5 years now. I have NEVER had a problem finding a job (and I am very picky, not NH or Hospitals for me thank God). My FI...

12. Online LVN to Rn

    JMWilson08 replied to Ashley t's topic in Online Learning

    I agree with the other ladies. I am doing the Excelsior program and I have times where I get lazy, but I remember I have to buckle down and get everything together to finish. How long have you doing Excelsior? How many classes do you need? If you nee...

13. LPN to RN new to EC - advice ?

    JMWilson08 replied to CANurseGreg's topic in Online Learning

    Have you talked to your coach for advice? I was assigned a coach that helps me navigate through the different things to take advantage of with the school and the courses. Did you already do all your pre-req's? (micro, a&p etc)? I work with a girl...

14. New at prior authorizations

    JMWilson08 replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Ambulatory

    If anyone has any comments on RN's developing a patient's surgical pre-payment amount, I would love feedback. Do your billing personnel usually develop this? Thanks At my job they have surgical MA's who do all the scheduling (I work at an ENT/Allergy...

15. prep for excelsior exams

    JMWilson08 replied to djbono's topic in Online Learning

    i agree excelsior is the best by far with the free study guides and the practice tests. i looked into tcn and it made no sense to pay them all that money to do the excelsior program! i have also been posting if you want to study for your exams, buy a...