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  1. Medic2RN

    nursing vs. raising a family

    Medic2RN replied to ktliz's topic in Nursing Career

    ktliz, I enjoy your enthusiasm! It is possible to "do it all"; however, it always comes with a price. Work, marriage, kids and school will leave you no time at all for yourself. (Let alone a proper...
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    information literacy? help!

    Medic2RN replied to LucasRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior has an information literacy class. I know that there are other courses you can take to satisfy that requirement, but you would have to contact EC. I think they address that issue on their...
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    New Grads - Rotten Shifts?

    Medic2RN replied to MililaniMom's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with you! I was under the impression that most hospitals advertise the open shift internally and offer it to the RNs at that hospital first. If there are no takers, then they...
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    New Grads - Rotten Shifts?

    Medic2RN replied to MililaniMom's topic in General Nursing

    I changed my career to nursing in order to have a better family schedule (3 y/o and an 11 mo.). I recently got hired for a 3-11p shift although I was also offered a 7-3 shift. Most of the other...
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    How can one become a Cardiac Nurse??

    Medic2RN replied to RNsoon!'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Perhaps it is like that in your neck of the woods, but in my area (and up to 50 miles away) it seems as though hospitals only want experienced RNs. I'm glad I have a sense of humor because when I...
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    Hardest thing about EC????

    Medic2RN replied to JOLIEDAME's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I also agree. The time waiting felt endless..... With that said - I would not have been able to become a nurse without the program and learned a
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    New to you

    Medic2RN replied to garmarind's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Best of luck to you! I have a similar background, I have been a FF/Paramedic for almost 9 years now. I took the 2 prerequisites I knew I had to take, NC 1 & 2 and then I enrolled in EC. I wanted...
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    Nervous about surgery!!!

    Medic2RN replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck on your surgery Friday! I had the surgery a few years ago, but it was 4 weeks after giving birth so it was a double whammy for me. Even with that being said, the pain was NOTHING like the...
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    Career change with kids....

    Medic2RN replied to jthewood's topic in Men in Nursing

    jthewood, Have you looked into any online programs such as Excelsior College? Since you are a paramedic, you may want to explore those options. Just a
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    Career Fairs?

    Medic2RN replied to WickedRedRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would think that the earlier the better! There are only so many new grad positions open and available after
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    A&P; Microbiology through Excelsior

    Medic2RN replied to Drysolong's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took both through EC. I was as creative as anticoagulationurse I read the texts from cover to cover also, made notecards to study from and followed the content guide. I made A's in both. I found...
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    NC 4 new content guide???

    Medic2RN replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow - I think they change pharmacology texts every year! I'd use the one you have and decipher what you need to know from the content
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    Will your first job be your easiest to find?

    Medic2RN replied to luv2shopp85's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my area, new grad programs are only offered in January and June. Otherwise, most hospitals want experienced nurses. A nurse with experience can work different schedules which include swing shifts...
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    My CPNE experience in Atlanta

    Medic2RN replied to AC439's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations!! :balloons:
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    EMT-BASIC to RN?

    Medic2RN replied to WorkingOnIt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree with Trauma regarding staying within your scope of practice. It could get you into big
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    EMT-BASIC to RN?

    Medic2RN replied to WorkingOnIt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm just curious as to how you get proficient in all the paramedic skills as a
  17. Medic2RN

    Pregnant and can't lift?

    Medic2RN replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    Funny, but when I went out on "maternity leave", I had to fill out all the paperwork for disability and speak with the risk management department for my injury in order to be on light duty. Go figure....
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    The AC439 Good Luck Thread

    Medic2RN replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck to you!! :balloons:
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    Nc 3????

    Medic2RN replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Best of luck to
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    75 Questions on the NCLEX

    Medic2RN replied to TheDude,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Everything is computerized nowadays and they CAT test now. I had 75 questions and passed. Kind of scary once the questions stop
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    Need advice on interviews...

    Medic2RN replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations LenaRN!!!
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    Care plans

    Medic2RN replied to elemschoolnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You'll be able to access the patient's charts before sitting down to write your careplans. Stop freaking yourself out! Relax! I do know how you feel though. I am sure you are completely prepared for...
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    Need help with article about EMS

    Medic2RN replied to Ridryder 911's topic in Emergency

    We have pediatric restraints built into our captains chair in the back of every MICU. We fortunately have very few pediatric transports. Hogan, I appreciate your passion and concern regarding the...
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    EMT or CNA

    Medic2RN replied to trainer2070's topic in Nursing Career

    Before making your decision, I would also inquire as to what level of EMT EDs are hiring in your area. I know in my area, techs are only paramedics and not EMT-Bs. Good
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    Excelsior

    Medic2RN replied to Mizzyfrufru's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ditto for me. I have also met many graduates of Excelsior working in all different areas of nursing. There are a lot of us