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rnlately

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  1. Are my job opportunities the same with a degree from excelsior

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

    Go to the distance learning forum. Plenty of EC grads there and they are gainfully employed.

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    fyi, the latest from ec urgent request we have just learned that the general assembly senate higher education committee moved their meeting to tomorrow, february 4, 2009. we ask that you to...

  3. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    rnlately replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    when i first became a nurse there was always one that would go check on my residents or walk on my heels when i'd go check in with my residents after receiving report. go check on your own residents...

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I have no idea how long it takes but I'm glad for the progress that is being made. As I stated in the beginnings of this thread months ago, writing is one of my strong areas so I say let the letter...

  5. Is this an acceptable practice???

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

    Never sign later; you'll leave holes and then your supervisor will either have a "Come to Jesus Meeting" with you or leave you a "nice" note close to the end of the month for you to rectify the errors...

  6. I now have a CPNE DATE!!!!!!

    rnlately replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Gosh, I'm nervous for you but I know that you will be prepared and knock em

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks for answering a nagging question that I had in my mind; as a matter of fact I just emailed the college prior to reading your message. I'm working hard at finishing and I wish you and the rest...

  8. Dangerous nurses

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

    Been there; done that and have a lot of experience with "brittle diabetics" via LTC

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    good deal!!! hope everything works out well for you as well as the rest of

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    this is the latest email from ec. there is much vagueness on the bon website for certain. i think a bill that provides a permanent fix to out situation is in order....

  11. Advice for a New Grad in LTC

    rnlately replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in First Year After Licensure

    co-signing on the above. I was precepted for about a month and yet there are many things that I had to learn based on trial and error. Just remember to ask as many questions as you need to...

  12. failed lifespan

    rnlately replied to georgygirl28's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm sorry you failed your first test but you'll get it next time. In the meanwhile I would take a breather from Lifespan and work on studying and testing out of another subject. I know you're down...

  13. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    That's just nasty and uncalled for. Some people will try to see what they can get away

  14. How long did it take you to feel comfortable in LTC?

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

    Yeah tell me about those OTBS. I work per diem as a floater meaning I have no set floor. Last night was my first night on a different hall in over a year. I promise you that out of approx. 25 res....

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    this is

  16. Gbon

    rnlately replied to gemini79's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would imagine that a reversal is in the works even as we speak. With that in mind I'm still continuing with my studies. However, you know the red tape of government; nothing is ever done/changed...

  17. tales from the "charts" side

    rnlately replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's scary. I don't know what else to think about

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    According to the BON and their antiquated thinking, and I paraphrase, "the educational provided by EC is less stringent than those of the brick and mortar schools". Now when I read between the lines...

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Tammy, In my opinion the reason is vague. Here's a link as to their alleged reasons....

  20. tales from the "charts" side

    rnlately replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ok, that's hilarious and it shouldn't

  21. tales from the "charts" side

    rnlately replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It makes your brain hurt when you have to decipher these spellings. It wouldn't hurt if they had a drug book/medical dictionary

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I hope it doesn't take long either but in any event I'd just like to see the outcome lean in our favor. I'm praying, studying, and keeping my fingers

  23. Per diem: Pros and Cons

    rnlately replied to jensfbay's topic in General Nursing

    I work full time in a physician's office M-F with no hands-on patient contact which is the reason I took on a PRN bedside position at another facility. I work a couple of 4hr shifts a week and will...

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Take a look a couple of pages back. There is a link to the Gov. press

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

    rnlately replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    It's really a sad day in the state of GA and in the nation when people know their actions are wrong (BON) yet continue to maintain their stance just because they think or "know" they can. I wonder...