dessyrell

dessyrell

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  1. word of encouragement for EC students/future RNs

    dessyrell posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    i've heard in the past some "traditional" MSN programs will not accept RN's from EC (i have graduated from EC in april '08) and people were being looked down on and their applications rejected. Well,...

  2. liability insurance

    dessyrell posted a topic in General Nursing

    am doing my little research on this and am going to get insurance...i think you can't be too careful out there anymore and thinking "it's not going to happen to me" is simply oudated and...

  3. Excelsior Grads-need your opinion!

    dessyrell replied to hiyall's topic in General Nursing

    you can go to their website: excelsior.edu...you can open an account for free and start browsing...i went through them, took me 11 mo to complete it and now am working as a RN. The waiting time on the...

  4. liability insurance

    dessyrell replied to dessyrell's topic in General Nursing

    they offer a discount for new grads online also...don't have a flier, will have to go through their website...how's the coverage

  5. liability insurance

    dessyrell replied to dessyrell's topic in General Nursing

    so NSO is the way to go... thank you all for your replies...i just couldn't make up my mind which way to go...gosh, just praying now i won't be needing

  6. VA employee's I have a question for you

    dessyrell replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    all i can tell you is that security clearance was very tough when i got hired...it goes in very deep and on several levels and they might let you start orientation after a first level is cleared, that...

  7. passed CPNE in syracuse!

    dessyrell posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    i've had a good experience there:yeah:! the CE's were very helpful and the same goes for the CA. the feeling was great! just wanted to come back and say thanks for all your posts/info... one more...

  8. passed CPNE in syracuse!

    dessyrell replied to dessyrell's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :redbeathe thank you,

  9. Excelsior will let me start taking BSN courses before the RN!

    dessyrell replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i do, too...ok, this is just hearsay, but the statistics class (they say) is a killer! also, if you plan on going back after that to take your masters, there are programs that won't accept a BSN from...

  10. is it really a long wait for CPNE?

    dessyrell replied to LPN30's topic in Online Distance Learning

    did you put your name on the cancellation list? end of dec...that's less than 3 mo, i'd say get ready for the phone

  11. CPNE Failure

    dessyrell replied to Medic2RN2B's topic in Online Distance Learning

    sorry to hear that...i just passed mine 2 wks ago, had a totally different experience than yours...hope you didn't give up and go back

  12. Just started Excelsior..What is FCAA??

    dessyrell replied to Barbr93's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :grpwlcm: don't know what FCAA is...? CPNE is hard but doable...you have to know the study guide by heart, have to be able to write careplans, etc...go to EPN, you'll find great info there...send...

  13. passed CPNE in syracuse!

    dessyrell replied to dessyrell's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you all!!! :redbeathe such a relief to know it's over with! just got my completion/graduation date, applied for the boards, paid pearson vue..waiting on the board to give me the green light now!...

  14. is it really a long wait for CPNE?

    dessyrell replied to LPN30's topic in Online Distance Learning

    6 mo at the max...it's going to be shorter... you could use that time to study for the cpne. it's a difficult exam, underestimated sometimes by a lot of

  15. Need Excelsior CPNE Advice Please!!!

    dessyrell replied to JAndrew's topic in Excelsior College

    this is THE BEST thing you can do!!!

  16. CPNE in 2 weeks

    dessyrell replied to aegirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    good luck to you!!! go on EPN! great last minute advice...and good tips!!! they will even do a belly dance for you!!!! will be praying for you,

  17. Losing confidence- failed another practice exam

    dessyrell replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hi, there...don't lose your faith! i also scored low on the tests, 80's then went down to 60's...just to get an A on the real exam. Some of those questions are not very "good" questions in my opinion...

  18. PASSING THE CPNE: tips from my experience

    dessyrell replied to anticoagulationurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i would introduce the CE as my instructor. don't think it would be polite to just ignore them, plus the patient has the right to know who's

  19. LPN in trouble......

    dessyrell replied to NursePeace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    now telemetry is another scary story! at the hospital where i worked they were trying their best to hire people with some experience at reading them: ex-emts's, etc. now what they're trying to do is...

  20. CPNE Information

    dessyrell replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i think you're right...i think i remember reading that, too. of course, with my luck, things are probably going to change! :trout: thanks for the

  21. CPNE Failure

    dessyrell replied to Medic2RN2B's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i know...it's terrible! do you think anybody would do that??? i'd be too :angryfire to give them all that money again...unless they say i won't have to take the cpne ever again

  22. CPNE Failure

    dessyrell replied to Medic2RN2B's topic in Online Distance Learning

    you can...after you fail the cpne 3 times, you'll have to wait 5 years then you can reapply and start all over

  23. CPNE Date

    dessyrell replied to aegirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    this is the feedback i got: https://allnurses.com/forums/f125/st-joseph-s-syracuse-ny-my-cpne-test-site-268913.html Good luck to

  24. Scheduling My First Exam

    dessyrell replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    wow...i just moved to WV from Mississippi...guess i won't make it back there any time soon...LOL btw, i loved New Orleans. The french Quarter reminded me of home (Europe) soooo much! babysitting your...

  25. CPNE Date

    dessyrell replied to aegirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i have the same dates! you can still decline without losing $100... did you get a letter of acceptance in your packet? you can check the box where you decline and won't cost you a thing. unless you...