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rnlately

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  1. Racist Patients

    rnlately replied to Williss2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think residing in Georgia has anything to do with it (I live in S. Ga btw and am also black). I've personally never encountered any one that has been blatantly racist but there have been some...

  2. Anyone attending EC from Georgia currently.

    rnlately replied to smiley2030's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wishing you future CPNEer's the best my turn will be here before I know

  3. Anyone attending EC from Georgia currently.

    rnlately replied to smiley2030's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am in southeast Georgia about an hour and a half north of Jax FL. I am under the old curriculum and working on Foundations of Professional Practice

  4. Anyone attending EC from Georgia currently.

    rnlately replied to smiley2030's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm a current student. Looking forward to competing this program by this time next

  5. Yay for me. I past HD1!!

    rnlately replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations...................now continue on with the same success for all other exams. You can do

  6. Passed Excelsior's Transition to RN role!

    rnlately replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm studying for that now (NC 7 under the old curriculum). It's boring me to bits but gotta get a move on because I test on June

  7. What states allow LPN/LVN in the hospitals??

    rnlately replied to jeepgirl97's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Georgia..........Georgiaaaaaaaaaa

  8. Have you taken 2 exams in the same day? Thoughts?

    rnlately replied to Lisa1980's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Co signing on what others said. I think it would be too emotionally and physically taxing.......at least for me........hee hee. I tested Saturday on NC 6 and was not as prepared as I should have...

  9. Reapplying to a job

    rnlately replied to ladyash's topic in General Nursing

    I would reapply there and also apply several other places as well. I never pour all of my hopes into one particular

  10. CPNE. St.Mary's April 24-26

    rnlately replied to Suzanneyoulike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats Suzanne. As I draw nearer to completion of the required studies I am becoming increasingly nervous. Reading experiences such as yours helps me to understand that this is a very attainable...

  11. Renewal cost of your license ?

    rnlately replied to Rascal1's topic in General Nursing

    GA requires renewal odd numbered years for lpn. Cost

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Disney fan, I take it to mean that those enrolled after July 2008 would have to complete a preceptorship regardless of yrs. Of clinical experience. Do a search for HB 475. I'm no legal eagle so maybe...

  13. I'm a new LVN, looking to continue education. Excelsior?

    rnlately replied to ♥heather♥'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you. For me the exams remind me of NCLEX type questions; they require a lot of critical thinking and prioritizing. I would definitely recommend purchasing...

  14. I'm a new LVN, looking to continue education. Excelsior?

    rnlately replied to ♥heather♥'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm enrolled in EC. I suggest checking out the "distance learning" forum to have your questions answered. I live in Georgia and we have been on a legislative roller coaster since last year and I...

  15. So, does anyone work as a medical coder?

    rnlately replied to Cheesecakelady's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work as a coder in addition to per diem nursing in LTC; honestly I was doing that type of work before nursing school ( 12 yrs to be exact). I'm not certified but I've had extensive on the...

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    there is no need to apologize. i understand exactly where you are coming from with the salary, waiting list, etc. sometimes it seems as if we're taking a step forward only to take two steps...

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    @JJ I'm continuing with EC as I am kind of the sole bread winner in my family and I currently make more than my husband due to the job market in my town (I live in what seems to be evolving into a...

  18. Know it all Nurses

    rnlately replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    You hit the nail on the head. From my experience (i've been a nurse for only 2 yrs so what do I know?) I've come to realize that as nurses we must be open to learning new theories, procedures, etc....

  19. Terminated.. long post......stressed and relieved at the same time

    rnlately replied to Lorie P.'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm sorry and admire your honesty. I hope everything works out in the long run for

  20. Was about to be forced to go to work

    rnlately replied to newbie26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's just terrible. Co-workers/supervisors have tried to strong-arm me but that's why is use caller ID and voice mail. How bout I call you back if I wanna work. I feel that as long as you work...

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Baldee, I have to disagree with your assertion that you were viciously attacked; on the the contrary, you are the attacker. All of your speaking in riddles and pseudo-intelligence has gotten beyond...

  22. Senate Bill 205 Excelsior Graduates Might Be Able To Practice In MD

    rnlately replied to LTSNN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Given what's going on in Georgia; I believe you are

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    This is true Sunshine. It's posted on the BON website under their rules. I think this situation is still workable; for example, in my town there are many, many, many, openings for RNs at the local...

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Excelsior is not the only distance education program that would require you to set up our own preceptorship/clinicals. It is my understanding that ISU requires the same. I know that one school is...

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    This is my thinking also. Also, seems to me that if you are already working in a hospital they would be more than willing to offer you, their employee, a preceptorship. At least I think that is a...