dsmithkazk

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1. Become a nurse at 41 from six figures???

   dsmithkazk replied to GuinnessA's topic in Georgia

   I used to love being in medicine. But, with the latest entitlement attitude and the lack of people taking responsibility for themselves it has become a nightmare. Unfortunately for me I have too much time and money invested into the career. I have do...

2. New Grad BSN, RN and cannot find a job!! HELP!

   dsmithkazk replied to sydneyw19's topic in Georgia

   They were hiring at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, fl. They hired me as a new grad in the ER last April. I did have experience as a Paramedic, Navy Corpsman and such. But, they hire new hire for many of the other floors. You could come here, get ...

3. The college network

   dsmithkazk replied to Swayrift84's topic in Excelsior

   While I was attending Excelsior they came to the school where I worked and were speaking to the Paramedic instructor trying to get her to sign up. I listened to the pitch and asked some questions like I was interested. The guy actually told me they w...

4. CPNE Questions Going to Grady in Atlanta in 2 weeks!

   dsmithkazk replied to blondepenguin's topic in Excelsior

   I took mine in fall 2010 at Grady. The best thing I did to prepare was to take a workshop. I took one in North Carolina and if most likely prevented me from falling. The stress is incredible, as you can imagine. I was fortunate to pass on the first t...

5. Excelsior College and Georgia. How are the Precepted Clinicals Working?

   dsmithkazk replied to Pmdc's topic in Excelsior

   I am waiting for an CPNE date right now. This past year I have gone back and forth about what to do about finishing and trying to license in Georgia. My previous history is that I was a Hospital Corpsman for 4 active years and spent another ten in th...

6. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

   dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior

   Maybe this explains the miserable pass rate, and other issues, at Manatee Community College School of Nursing. If this is their theory of statistics then can you imagine how they teach drug calc.

7. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

   dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior

   I was under the impression that if we graduated by next june, then we could get endorsed in by December of next year. But, if this new bill gets signed into law by the Governor it appears that we will fall under it and have to complete the preceptors...

8. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

   dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior

   From what I understand you are on your own to set up a preceptorship. Thanks for the encouragment. I got to find some peace of mind to complete this.

9. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

   dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior

   I am starting to rethink my reasons for getting my RN. It is something I always wanted to do. But, I did not realize how polictical and cut throat it is. I have worked in medicine for 20 plus years and for the first time I guess I see just how brutal...

10. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior

    If the new law has not gone into effect then shouldn't paramedics and RT's fall under the grandfather clause waiver that was published due to the Governors actions?

11. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior

    Good Luck getting Preceptorships. Our ADN program where I work and most of other ADN programs are having problems securing clinical sites. So, I am not sure what we are going to do for those of us falling under the preceptor requirement. Guess, I wil...

12. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior

    Go back in and read the bill. They substituted a new bill for this. This bill now deals with Pharmacist if I am correct. They pulled a fast one in the house it appears.

13. Warning - excelsior students

    dsmithkazk replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Learning

    I chose Excelsior College after doing alot of research and finding a college that considered my years of experience in the Military and in the civilian field as a care giver. It worked for me, I checked with the state board of nursing and it was list...

14. StudyGroup101 Materials

    dsmithkazk replied to R0xyg4l's topic in Online Learning

    I have used Studygroup 101 and Lisa Arends. They are both worth the money. I like Studygroup because I Can print out all the pages to take with me for studying. Lisa Arends has great material as well, but I could not print out certain parts of it. Li...

15. CPNE in Georgia

    dsmithkazk replied to 2brn09's topic in Online Learning

    I just emailed them last week and the lady at the SPAC said they were still in business and the wait was 7 - 9 months. They also said if you were a Georgia student they would be working with you to get you tested before they GBON nursing deadlines.