David Offenbaker BSN, RN

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    Got into Galen College of Nursing's LVN to RN!

    David Offenbaker replied to David Offenbaker's topic in LPN to RN

    The program is 18 months, instead of 15 months. I opted for 18 months so I could get more hours in at work. The program is going to cost me about 12K.
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    Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    David Offenbaker replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    That is so awesome! You're so motivated! Nursing school is something you never forget, and when its over you feel such an awesome feeling of completion. It's something hard to
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    Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    David Offenbaker replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    My name is David. I have been an LVN for a year and a half. Working in acute care. Just got accepted into an RN program starting in January. I'm really excited, but worried about working and going to...
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    Galen

    David Offenbaker replied to Bigmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    Update: I just found on this past week that I got into their January '09 class
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    Galen

    David Offenbaker replied to Bigmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am STILL waiting. I called last week only for them to tell me they didn't have my transcripts-- which were sent back in July. They said I could email over a copy. This was the day before...
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    ISU and Texas

    David Offenbaker posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi All! I know ISU isn't recognized by the state of Texas-- which really doesn't make much sense. But, what if someone was to say go through their program, test in say, California, or whatever state...
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    Galen

    David Offenbaker replied to Bigmama's topic in Texas Nursing

    I applied to their LVN to ADN program here in San Antonio. The process is simple. Go on a tour of the facility (it's really nice and high tech). Then take an application, complete, and then take their...
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    Excelsior currently be evalutated by Texas BON

    David Offenbaker posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just phoned the Texas BON of they told me that Excelsior is being evaluated due to their low number of clinical hours. I was advised that the decision on this could be within the year.
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    Excelsior currently be evalutated by Texas BON

    David Offenbaker replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Is a sad state of things because I know the Excelsior program is WONDERFUL-- and they put out great nurses. If only Excelsior could have clinicals set up in each state, that would solve many...
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    Excelsior and the Texas BON

    David Offenbaker replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I guess it's just the whole "unknown" factor that is getting to me. Also, hearing people say you won't learn any actual skills through the program-- but I don't know what more there is to learn. RN's...
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    Excelsior and the Texas BON

    David Offenbaker replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i'm just afraid of getting close to being finished and then all of a sudden texas's bon says "as of this date, we will no longer accept excelsior grads". it's just nerving to think that bon's are so...
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    Is it only a matter of time?

    David Offenbaker posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Is it only a matter of time until Excelsior graduates won't be accepted anymore? I really hate that, because Excelsior is really the only smart way to go for a full-time working individual. My fear is...
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    Is it only a matter of time?

    David Offenbaker replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I do tend to ride on the "What-ifs". It's just a little scary to think that it could happen. I guess the worry of some states not allowing EC students and some hospitals won't hire EC students gets...
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    Wouldn't it count?

    David Offenbaker posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've heard of some stating that some hospitals want you to have more clinical hours-- therefore they don't want Excelsior grads. But, what if you work in a hospital before and during the Excelsior...
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    Wouldn't it count?

    David Offenbaker replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for all the replies everyone! I found out something interesting yesterday. The charge nurse on our unit was asking me about school. She knows I'm a little torn between Excelsior and Galen...
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    Wouldn't it count?

    David Offenbaker replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sue, I wish many of the states thought the way NY does. Here when I mention to anyone I'm going through Excelsior, I always get, "you won't learn anything without clinicals". Here's my theory: When I...
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    To Excelsior or not to Excelsior....

    David Offenbaker posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ladies and Gentleman, I need your expertise. I know Excelsior puts out some great nurses! I hear great things about the program, and how it was a great way to become an RN on your own time. Then I...
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    Be very Careful about considering Excelsior's Online ADN program...

    David Offenbaker replied to ColoLPNStudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi All, I too was planning on taking the LVN to RN program with Excelsior-- until now. I've been debating on it because of fears of places not wanting to hire Excelsior grads. I don't doubt Excelsior...
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    San Antonio College fall 08

    David Offenbaker replied to tonomunoz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey there! I talked to Amy White just this morning. She said the "W's" don't count-- so I'm good. I also talked to St. Philips ADN program-- they're starting up again this semester. So, they might be...
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    San Antonio College fall 08

    David Offenbaker replied to tonomunoz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi guys, I'm currently getting my pre-req's for the 09 LVN to RN Fall class. The point system has always confused me. I've attempted A&P I twice a few years ago, but dropped it with a "W". Since I...
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    Does this happen to you?

    David Offenbaker posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a very busy LTACH. We employ full-time PT/OT. Many of our patients are obese and require a full-assist while transferring. Here's what gets me. PT/OT groups will come in, get the patient out...
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    You know you're a male RN when......

    David Offenbaker replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not an RN-- yet, but I am a LVN. How about this... . A group of female nurses are talking about girl problems and turn around to tell you, "Sorry, I know this is probably grossing you out". Funny...
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    Need help from ALL nurses!

    David Offenbaker posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Nurses! I have been an LVN for almost a year-- and I love it so much. I took my instructors advice and have been working Med/Surg and now ICU. Needless to say I've leard so much. Here's my dilemma....
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    Need help from ALL nurses!

    David Offenbaker replied to David Offenbaker's topic in General Nursing

    Hi All! Don't plan on moving out of Texas and luckily Texas accepts Excelsior grads. I'm mainly worried that I wouldn't get the same experience I would in a traditional program.
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    David Offenbaker replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot stop laughing because these are some of my biggest pet peeves! How about: Saliva-- I've heard it pronounced "Sa-lava". ! ! Crohn's Disease-- Crow's Disease! C-Diff-- Sea Driff Sputum--...