ellenrn2000

ellenrn2000 has 18+ years experience and specializes in Internal + family medicine, ICU, psych.

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1. Chamberlain Nurse Educator MSN Program???

   ellenrn2000 replied to salvati08's topic in Post Graduate

   Hi meagang, I'll start Chamberlain's online MSN informatic next month. Just a curiosity, how many of the Chamberlain's MSN core courses were you able to receive credit from UMass Amherst's DNP? Thanks, and good luck.

2. I PASSED MY NCLEX-PN!!!!!!!!!

   ellenrn2000 replied to Nae856Nae's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats!!!!

3. CCRN Review

   ellenrn2000 replied to TopSICU Nurse's topic in Critical

   Years ago, I took Dr. Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio's 2-day live CCRN review. She was absolutely AWESOME! I'm not sure if she still teach the course, she is fun, dynamic, and knows how to explain difficult concepts into a fun, memorable ways. Good luck...

4. How to adjust to night shift?

   ellenrn2000 replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

   The waxy type of ear plug seems to work better. I’ve been working nights for about 18 years. I have worked during nights, then go to school in the morning. It was never easy, but we all have to do to achieve our goals. Here are some of my suggest...

5. Is there time limit between graduation date & exam date to take the NCLEX?

   ellenrn2000 replied to littlesnackcakes's topic in Pennsylvania

   Hi littlesnackcakes, I think you should focus your effort in "knowledge" versus "clinical" refresher. NCLEX is mostly a knowledge based examination, not a clinical examination. As a previous LVN who went through a RN program, I felt some of my "worki...

6. Excelsior LPN to RN

   ellenrn2000 replied to Helper-T's topic in Excelsior

   I would also suggests to look into a BSN program instead of an ADN if you have a choice. Good luck to you, Ellen

7. Is there time limit between graduation date & exam date to take the NCLEX?

   ellenrn2000 replied to littlesnackcakes's topic in Pennsylvania

   Hi, littlesnackcakes I am in California, and I don’t think there is a time restriction as long as you meet the criteria. However, I won’t wait too long post graduation due to “leaking knowledge”. In addition, health science is changing all the time...

8. what books to study for nclex and do I needto go to kaplan?

   ellenrn2000 replied to oakinbola's topic in NCLEX

   Hello, In my humble opinion, there are a lot of good NCLEX books, but none are great, I really encourage you to have at least 2. I use Sander’s comprehensive review in my NCLEX class after spending hours of compare and contract. I believe it is w...

9. Medications on the NCLEX

   ellenrn2000 replied to BANJ's topic in NCLEX

   Hello, There are actually no short cuts when it comes to mastering pharmacology. On NCLEX, generic drug name will be there, sometimes, if the question is nice, they may have both the generic + brand. ie. acetaminophen/Tylenol ©. I agree with other...

10. Graduated 2010 almost gave up nursing.

    ellenrn2000 replied to MayuZ's topic in Job Hunt

    Wow, Your story made me sad, and I feel I have to make a response. I am in SF Bay Area in California. The job market here is horrific for new grad nursing students, even experiences nurses are having a hard time to get a job. 6 months ago, I've hear...

11. NCLEX Preparation

    ellenrn2000 replied to blynn9173's topic in NCLEX

    Hey you guys if you have a Twitter account, you should add @AplusNCLEX, it provides 5 free daily Tweets and I think some webinar NCLEX is coming soon.

12. UAB vs USA

    ellenrn2000 replied to HappyBunnyNurse's topic in Post Graduate

    Hi 92mxmom, thank you for the detailed experience at USA. I am a California licensed FNP and now looking to obtain my DNP after 5 years in practice. So, searching through the USA website, it appears for someone in my situation, it would require a 36...

13. University of South Alabama Fall 2010 anyone??

    ellenrn2000 replied to KimberRN's topic in Post Graduate

    Hi CrazyDNP, just wondering how your experience at USA has been? I am thinking about applying for fall'2011 and taking an on-line program makes me a little nervous. I guess besides study, I just want to know how supportive are the faculty at USA ar...

14. University of South Alabama Family Psych NP program?

    ellenrn2000 replied to marilynmom's topic in Post Graduate

    Also, since I am a licensed FNP, how long would it take to complete the DNP program at USA, and does the school give advance credit? I searched in the USA FAQ and it does not address this question...and have yet to respond an reply e-mail from the s...

15. University of South Alabama Family Psych NP program?

    ellenrn2000 replied to marilynmom's topic in Post Graduate

    I too am interested in USA's DNP program. I am a licensed FNP in California, but felt pressured to have the "DNP" for my teaching job. USA seems to be the most affordable and since it is mostly on-line it suits best for my current lifestyle. Sear...