jrsyjo

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1. Preceptor Friend or Foe??

   jrsyjo replied to texaschick's topic in New Nurse

   I'm sorry to hear of the bad preceptor experience(s). I actually feel truly blessed with my preceptor. I started a CVICU internship this June in a teaching hospital in Dallas. My preceptor and myself hit it off right from the beginning. I look forw...

2. Good Experiences with Excelsior??

   jrsyjo replied to mentalhealthman's topic in Online Learning

   I thoroughly enjoyed the Excelsior program. Excelsior allowed me to move along at my own pace. I completed the program in one year. I took the CPNE this past March in Amarillo, TX. I thought the site and the examiners were excellent. I actually felt ...

3. Anyone taking NCLEX today....6/6/06?

   jrsyjo replied to swee2000's topic in NCLEX

   I took the exam today. A matter of fact I just got home from the exam. I am not "superstitious" and didn't even give it much thought until somebody pointed it out to me. I put my full faith and trust in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ - not some sill...

4. Know any hosptials in Tx that will train you in a specialty?

   jrsyjo replied to sasha2006's topic in Texas

   Alex1, I will also be starting an internship at UT Southwestern. Are you starting on June 19? My internship is in cardiovascular ICU at St. Paul's- can't wait to start! To let the original poster know - just graduated from an ADN program. This will b...

5. What's the weirdest baby name?

   jrsyjo replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   This thread is hilarious. The cruelty parents can place on their children. Thought I'd add mine. Back in 1981 in my first semester of college (William Paterson College in NJ - now a university), the president of the college's name was Seymor Hymen. A...

6. Excelsior friendly hospitals in Dallas?

   jrsyjo posted a topic in Texas

   I would like to know if any Excelsior graduates had or have any difficulty getting positions in the Dallas area hospitals. Are there hospitals that like Excelsior grads or are there hospitals that are downright hostile to Excelsior grads. I am near c...

7. Roll Call for Excelsior Grads - stand up and be counted

   jrsyjo replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks for your reply. I must have missed where it was stated in the guide that it may take up to 6 months for a test date. Your right about making phone calls. I talked to Marge yesterday. She is very pleasant to talk to and understands students f...

8. Excelsior Student Asks for Help from Fellow students!!!

   jrsyjo replied to familyguy's topic in Online Learning

   Have you taken the online practice exams that Excelsior offers? I took these exams prior to each nursing concepts exam and got a B on NC1 and A's for all the others. I felt the practice exams really helped to understand the way Excelsior would be ask...

9. Roll Call for Excelsior Grads - stand up and be counted

   jrsyjo replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Online Learning

   I've read with great interest the advice for staying the course with Excelsior -not to procrastinate, set up goals, etc. I am currently enrolled in the Excelsior program and enjoy the freedom it allows. I was able to complete NC1 thru NC7 in about 4 ...

10. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

    jrsyjo replied to agent's topic in Male Students

    This is an excellent discussion! I have been contemplating a MAJOR career change to nursing. After much soul searching I finally came to the conclusion that my calling is in the nursing field. Currently I am a licensed chiropractor. Prior to chiropra...