ctcpete

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1. Resume Tips: Perfecting Nursing Resume, Cover Letter, Online Job Applications

   ctcpete replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Hunt

   Thank you so much for this info Karen, it is greatly appreciated and very kind of you to post it. I'm an older guy in the midst of a career change and am into my 8th month as a working RN. I have an ADN degree and am about to enroll for my BSN. Worki...

2. RN to Online BSN..WGU or Univ of TX at Arlington

   ctcpete replied to ctcpete's topic in Online Learning

   Thank you for the reply The Commuter. I'm leaning towards WGU. Read some threads about students not getting good support from U of TX..hard to reach advisers etc.

3. The University of Texas at Arlington

   ctcpete replied to zoeyzoe's topic in Texas (UTA)

   After reading a lot of this old thread, WGU is looking better and better..

4. RN to Online BSN..WGU or Univ of TX at Arlington

   ctcpete posted a topic in Online Learning

   Mods: If this thread would work bette in a different sub forum, feel free to move ..thanks. I am a graduate of Excelsior College's ADN program and want my BSN. I am considering WGU and The University of TX at Arlington. Any advice or comments regar...

5. I'm afraid of CPNE NO experience

   ctcpete replied to deisaray's topic in Excelsior

   Be cautious with Robs..back when I was doing CPNE his were considered outdated. Remember critical elements change with each SG..missing one can result in a failure. Get on those groups..interact with other students..talk to advisers etc. The new SG c...

6. I'm afraid of CPNE NO experience

   ctcpete replied to deisaray's topic in Excelsior

   Bumping this thread..I passed in NOV, graduated in Jan..been working as an RN for 3 months. For cpne..you need teamwork to prep. Get on the official EC student discussion forum..under "my EC community" also..get on the "lets conquer the cpne beast" f...

7. Correctional Nursing Pros/Con and Environment

   ctcpete replied to nick7331's topic in Correctional

   Update..just finishing my orientation with correct care solutions at my local county jail. I found a full time job at a local rehab/long term care facility..hired for sub acute at a low rate (foot in the door at least..going on 3 months). Floating to...

8. chamberlain or Western governors for RN to MSN?

   ctcpete replied to christynat5's topic in Western Governors

   I just checked out University of Texas at Arlington. Anyone doing that one? Heard some good comments on a few nursing groups on fb.

9. chamberlain or Western governors for RN to MSN?

   ctcpete replied to christynat5's topic in Western Governors

   No labs with EC..big fat books though ha ha..

10. chamberlain or Western governors for RN to MSN?

    ctcpete replied to christynat5's topic in Western Governors

    Wow great info Murse901, and thanks to everyone who has responded. Chamberlain is out. I am considering WGU and have also heard about the U of Texas at Arlington program and someone mentioned Purdue as well. Have not looked at those two yet. I'm a Ja...

11. chamberlain or Western governors for RN to MSN?

    ctcpete replied to christynat5's topic in Western Governors

    Bumping this thread up, I've been considering Chamberlain or WGU for my ADN to BSN degree. Been finding (FWIW of course) complaints regarding Chamberlain. I do know someone doing it though and they seem to like it. Cost and time is an issue, I don't ...

12. Correctional Nursing Pros/Con and Environment

    ctcpete replied to nick7331's topic in Correctional

    Hi, I am recently licensed in NJ as an RN (associates). Enrolled in a BS program too through Excelsior. Getting that first job with no experience is proving to be a challenge. I am considering correctional nursing. Anyone here in NJ doing it? Any adv...

13. EC grad dropping by to say hello!

    ctcpete replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior

    Congrats Tasha and thanks for the encouragement.

14. CPNE Workshops...

    ctcpete replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in Excelsior

    Thanks for that link, I'm in the midst of this thing.

15. CPNE Workshops...

    ctcpete replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in Excelsior

    double post