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  1. Life after the Boston Marathon Bombing - Coping with the Trauma
    As a stranger, but Human being, a runner, a nurse, friend, family member..... My Heart goes out to you, and gives you and all others with these feelings , my strength, love, appreciation and...
    Apr 24
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  2. Canadian RPN for American Graduate Nursing?
    IT IS A HUGE issue... and many sites addressing this, some "heated" at times.... , just being an RPN, will NOT get you into U.S. to work...... what "recruitment agencies are saying that it is...
    Oct 1, '12
    Forum: International Nursing
  3. What is the Difference Between LPN and LVN?
    In Florida I am an LPN.... in Ontario Canada , I am an RPN, again pretty much the same thing... (Registered Practical Nurse)
    Sep 26, '12
    Forum: LPN / LVN Corner
  4. LPN to RN bridge through Excelsior
    Thank, YOU Barb ..... I will ... I am looking at so many different directions right now.... my head is going to burst ! But still as an LPN, want to get that RN ASN ASAP ! LOL..... :)
    Jul 28, '12
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  5. Canadian RPN work in Florida?
    Very true ! people are often mistaken, with missinfomation passed on from one excited student to another,.... or collegues... but , NO. RPNs in Canada do not have reciprocity in the U.S. . There...
    Jul 27, '12
    Forum: Advice on Immigration
  6. LPN Orlando Tech
    Very interesting..... I don't think this was the directive of this thread, but incase you were still considering going further ..... do any of these offer an LPN to RN A.D.N bridge !!??? possibly in...
    Jul 27, '12
    Forum: Florida State Nursing Programs
  7. lpn-rn programs in florida
    Tell me how you make out , I am in a similar situation.....
    Jul 26, '12
    Forum: Florida State Nursing Programs
  8. LPN to RN bridge through Excelsior
    Oh, good grief,.... ! I am no where near any of that.... I am just starting out again..... I have my LPN, in Florida, and my RPN , here in Canada, and it is a long road I guess... ! but I want to...
    Jun 14, '12
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  9. If you could post your own…
    I did take this in good humor, we all mutter under our breath from time to time.... and have had "THOSE' KIND of pts..... this is more fun than a deep breath biting our tounge and and headache.......
    Jun 14, '12
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  10. LPN to RN bridge through Excelsior
    Wow, I have no idea what I need and no idea what it will take.. yes Barbara, sounds the same, life got in the way ! in Fl have my LPN, and in Ont Can have my RPN, ( pretty much same thing). Have been...
    Jun 9, '12
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  11. LPN to RN bridge through Excelsior
    20 yrs ago, I carried around the Regents college distance ADN RN learning booklet... I still have the crazy thing. I am finally going to do it !!! Hoped to do it fast... but working too, Thinking...
    Jun 8, '12
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  12. Are there any Canadians who completed their ADN and are now working in the USA?
    Thats not an option. 6-7 yrs.... here in Canada, and 60-70 thousand dollars later, NOPE. I have done my research.... and am aware of the differences between both Countries, and courses, and costs. ...
    May 11, '12
    Forum: Advice on Immigration
  13. Failed NCLEX 1st time in 75 questions, PASSED in 75 questions the second time!!
    Very well put, and a great read..... ! I cant wait, I am still an LPN,RPN, and going for my Associates RN now, and feel better already ! THANK YOU THANK YOU !!! :nurse: OH YA, AND CONGRATS !!
    May 9, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  14. Travel opportunities for practical nurses??
    Wow, so much sounds like its from me ! LOL....I am trying the same... want to get my ADn RN, but if in the mean time get my FL LPN reinstated... then wanted to know if its possible.. to travel nurse...
    Apr 16, '12
    Forum: Advice on Immigration
  15. is there an LPN to ADRN or BSN bridge in Buffalo area?
    Thanks, both of you.... I will start calling again tomorrow...I may be able to get my lic back.... sent that info... and looking into bridging now.... snail wishing to be rabbit's pace though ! lol
    Apr 15, '12
    Forum: New York State Nursing Programs
  16. Online Anatomy class (with lab)?
    Ok, thanks everyone..... and now it has changed for me anyway, I am not sure where there is an LPN to RN (Associates) online...or in Buffalo, as I found out probably get my LPN lic renewed soon....
    Apr 9, '12
    Forum: Nursing Online Distance Learning
  17. Travel agencies for newbie travelers??? Need advice
    Well good to hear all of this advise... and it is good for my planning.... my goal is to be able to do travel nursing, into central Fl mostly, ( family there) but as a Canadian, with an RPN, and...
    Apr 6, '12
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  18. up grade dilemma in canada
    Be aware.... to go to school in US. as Canadians, we can only start a nursing program with an F-1 student visa as someone in the "FUll time" program, we cannot go to summer school or any part time...
    Apr 1, '12
    Forum: Advice on Immigration
  19. RPN's can bridge to RN in the USA in one year!
    Hey MollysMum, I have seen many courses offered now by U.S. colleges, for the ADN-RN to go one more year for the BScN ! I am back on the search and look forward to any new info and updates on all of...
    Mar 28, '12
    Forum: Nursing in Canada
  20. Buffalo area nursing programs?
    Hmmmmmm, NO , BUT THANKS ..... I hadn't heard about that one.... ! Where is Daemen ? and by the way... "Mature Student" is I term a few have mentioned here and there, (Nice way to say "Old lady"...
    Mar 28, '12
    Forum: New York State Nursing Programs
  21. Any of you LPNs bridging to RN in your very late 40s
    Well.... this all sounds interesting..... I am now 56, and still STILL want my RN, ADN-RN will do just fine for me ! I am first trying to find out , if I can get my old FL St LPN lic back ! after it...
    Mar 28, '12
    Forum: LPN to RN Nursing Student
  22. Online Anatomy class (with lab)?
    How many credits is the course worth if it is online... I thought it needed to have a lab with it....so when researching, where and how do I look into the schools requirements to know what they...
    Mar 25, '12
    Forum: Nursing Online Distance Learning
  23. Buffalo area shadowing programs?
    I cant decide yet, if I will go and try for ECC, or NCCC, and need my prereqs first anyway , going to go and meet with advisors in both. JUST HAVE TO GET STARTED, HAVE WANTED THIS FOREVER ! any...
    Mar 21, '12
    Forum: New York State Nursing Programs
  24. Buffalo area nursing programs?
    Thank you THANK YOU ! This was just what I needed.... has to be the most helpful for me that I have seen on here, ! lol.... everyone has good info in bits and pieces but I was searching for...
    Mar 21, '12
    Forum: New York State Nursing Programs
  25. Did anyone attend the RN program at NCCC?
    I hope that if anyone has any updates to this thread, we can roll it along.... and add them ? it is right up my ally and part of my plan is just like these last comments have been ! I am thinking of...
    Mar 19, '12
    Forum: New York State Nursing Programs