nurse_bear

nurse_bear has 3 years experience and specializes in EMT 5 yrs.LPN 3 yrs-Urgent care/Occ.med.

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1. LPNs: Myths And Misconceptions (Part IV)

   nurse_bear replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hmmmmm....I have to disagree with withasmilelpn. In my LPN program we spent more time in clinicals than the RN students did at my school, so not enough training and preparation is not accurate in my opinion

2. OK I gotta vent for a minute about Excelsior exams!

   nurse_bear posted a topic in Online Learning

   Took all 7 in the last 6 months....passed the first 3 all in 5 weeks...then failed repro....then failed LS1...then failed LS 2....then yesterday failed LS3. Funny thing is I found the LS 3 exam to be pretty straight forward and scored pretty good on ...

3. Passed cpne in syracuse on 8/26-28/2011!!!!!

   nurse_bear replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Learning

   Inspiring story!!! Congratulations, you deserve it!!!!!!

4. The College Network - Legit or Scam?

   nurse_bear replied to RHJS's topic in Online Learning

   TCN is not a scam. they tell you everything about themselves....however they neglect to tell you that you don't need them. You can go through Excelsior and take the exams without them. Its kinda like paying someone $5 to walk to the end of your drive...

5. Lvn to Bsn via TCN? ISU?Really confused?

   nurse_bear replied to ocmommyof3's topic in Online Learning

   no....no....NO!!!!!! I am glad you asked. Go straight through ISU! TCN are nice, friendly, and helpful people but why pay them $7,000 to do something you can do on your own? I have about 9 more payments to them and I dont regret using them but I do c...

6. Question about LS2!

   nurse_bear replied to JJLPN's topic in Online Learning

   I am taking LS 2 on Sept 1st. SG101 has some good notes and practice exams on the subjects. I took LS 1 and made a "d" last month. I was using some study material I bought on ebay which was sort of a ripoff because it was mainly power points that I c...

7. Excelsior Life Span 1 tomorrow!

   nurse_bear replied to nurse_bear's topic in Excelsior

   Well the exams are nclex style so I definately recommend some study guided and practice tests. It all depends on how you study though. Good luck

8. Excelsior Life Span 1 tomorrow!

   nurse_bear replied to nurse_bear's topic in Excelsior

   Thanks y'all. I am bumping LS 2 back 2 extra weeks to make more room for studying. I don't like it but thats the way it is. You live to fight another day

9. Excelsior Life Span 1 tomorrow!

   nurse_bear replied to nurse_bear's topic in Excelsior

   Wow. Just wow. I am so disappointed. Made a D. I was so prepared for this exam. I passed my first 3 exams inside of 6 weeks but i seem to have hit a road block. I have been a full time lpn for 4 years now and I am good at what I do. I am a College N...

10. Passed in Lubbock! Journal included :)

    nurse_bear replied to RobinMurphy's topic in Online Learning

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Thanks so much for sharing your experience! Hope to be there in about 6 months. Enjoy benig an RN!

11. Excelsior Life Span 1 tomorrow!

    nurse_bear posted a topic in Excelsior

    I'm back! Had some family issues and cancelled a few exams over the summer but I got LS 1 tomorrow, then 2 and 3 scheduled in august. I feel comfortable about LS 1 and have been really brushing up on my cardio/respiratory material, SG 101, and readin...

12. Reproductive Health

    nurse_bear replied to Erin5577's topic in Online Learning

    It was the only one I made a "d" on so far. I am re-taking it in a few months. I didn't like it at all. Alot of genetic abnormalities and things like that. I wasn't prepared. I did SG 101 also. Good luck

13. Urgent Care Clinic

    nurse_bear replied to finallyRN7's topic in Ambulatory

    Well, in a word, Yes. I mean it doesn't hurt. I have been in urgent care for 5 years now. Three as an LPN. Our clinics are fast paced, especially during the fall and winter months. Its all acute, which helps and hurts you. I do alot of IV's and IM's ...

14. Excelsior: Reproductive

    nurse_bear replied to nurse_bear's topic in Online Learning

    Thanks beachnurse. I'm actually going to consult the thousand dollar college network book I paid dearly for, also. I am seeing online where LS 1 mainly focuses on cardio/respiratory

15. Excelsior: Reproductive

    nurse_bear posted a topic in Online Learning

    Took Repro yesterday. Made a "D". The day started bad in the first place. I take Excelsior exams free on military posts so I commute to Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL to take my exams. My trip started off with a flat tire 20 minutes into my commute....