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  1. MTSA Roll Call

    bwalston replied to SleepyRN2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes. MTSA awards the Master of Science, with a focus in Nurse Anesthesia. UT - Memphis, Chattanooga, and Knoxville award the

  2. CLEP and EC

    bwalston replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    From what I have heard from those who have taken the EC English Comp exam it *is* very tough. No one that I have personally talked with who has taken the exam has made a grade higher than a "C" -...

  3. Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

    bwalston replied to JaneMarieP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ha! Knowing Spazzy as I do (Hi-ya Spazzy! ) I seriously doubt she was at a loss for words - more likely she is just too much of a lady to say what she was thinkin' --- Sorry, couldn't resist...

  4. books or study guides

    bwalston replied to tinkaboo12's topic in Online Distance Learning

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  5. CLEP Credit- for pre reqs and RN to BSN

    bwalston replied to gonnanurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good advice! :) At this point, EC *DOES* accept the Human Growth & Dvpmt CLEP for Lifespan. It's been crazy, first they did, then they didn't, and now they *DO* again! regards -

  6. CLEP Credit- for pre reqs and RN to BSN

    bwalston replied to gonnanurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good advice! :) At this point, EC *DOES* accept the Human Growth & Dvpmt CLEP for Lifespan. It's been crazy, first they did, then they didn't, and now they *DO* again! regards -

  7. EC and nursing concepts

    bwalston replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Mona - Nursing Concepts 1 & 2 may still be taken prior to enrollment. There is also still the waiver of Nursing Concepts 2 for LPN's graduating from an NLN-approved program within the past 5...

  8. Can anyone advise me on checking out an online RN to BSN program?

    bwalston replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    EXCELLENT advice! Canyon College claims accreditation from the following: Central States Consortium of Colleges and Schools, (CSCCS) The National Board of Education (NBOE) The American...

  9. Excelsior:Lifespan and Dev plus Literacy reqs

    bwalston replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Jnette - You are quite right about the Lifespan as of two years ago. However, EC now *DOES* accept the CLEP Human Growth and Development in place of the Lifespan exam. IIRC, it is pass/fail...

  10. Black Monday, August 23, 2004

    bwalston replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I read the interpretation of the law too. I think there are three parts that must be met in order for OT to be cut: 1. Pay must be quoted as salary, not hourly; AND 2. Must exceed $400...

  11. general education courses for excelsior

    bwalston replied to chenel25's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Greetings List - For any of you who are interested, I think I still have a copy of "What Should I Take." This was a list of all reqirements for the ASN at Excelsior and includes recommended courses...

  12. I passed the CPNE!!!!

    bwalston replied to BBFRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    And you can STILL say that Spazzy :) You know your recommendation is like "gold" with the moderator -- Hope you are doing well, BTW! regards -

  13. Online Microbiology Classes

    bwalston replied to Xoe's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Xoe - Colorado Community College (the system) offers both A & P and Microbiology online. An advantage to their program is that you also get a lab credit, which is required by some state BONs....

  14. NP education - a rant

    bwalston replied to CatskillNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry - this was a blatt

  15. can someone explain to me

    bwalston replied to shllby1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hhhhmmmmm.....as a former farm boy, I always counted my eggs 'fore they hatched...in fact, my sweet ole granny insisted on it....now, counting my chickens 'fore *they* hatched was a 'hole n'ther story...

  16. Cpne Or/wa Study Buddies Wanted

    bwalston replied to yaddadoit's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Chris -- I sent you a pm. regards --

  17. Anyone getting rid of life span development texts?

    bwalston replied to Coldfoot's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Alex - I confirmed with EC that they do indeed accept the Human Growth and Development CLEP. There was a short period of time when it was NOT accepted, but it's kosher now :) I think that you can...

  18. What is your policy/procedure for drawing blood for PTT from Central line....

    bwalston replied to nursenatalie's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our hospital policy is that PT/PTTs are not to be drawn from any line. In some rare instances we have had docs request that it come from a line, but not often. If we can't get a venus stick, we will...

  19. On-Line ASN for non-nurse???

    bwalston replied to Happy Grrl's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the Deaconess College of Nursing program. They are accredited, and IIRC, they have a totally online program. (I think you do have to schedule a couple of weekends on campus for clinical...

  20. A great read for anyone soon to start clinical

    bwalston replied to charles-thor's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Found it!! :) You hit the nail on the head...was not spelling the title correctly ....

  21. A great read for anyone soon to start clinical

    bwalston replied to charles-thor's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Where might one purchase this book? I did a title search at various online bookstores but turned up zilch It sounds like a great read. regards --

  22. Study guides, workbooks for Excelsior College

    bwalston replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Arrogance begats [sic] Ignorance....hhhmmmm...and the ignoramus of the year award goes

  23. Help!!! Whats the difference between AASN and ASN?

    bwalston replied to jessthelvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Jess - Both the AAS(n) and the AS(n) require 30 hours in General Education. The basic difference in the two degrees is in how the 7 credit hours of electives is distributed. The AS(n) requires...

  24. LVN- RN through Excelsior ?'s

    bwalston replied to jessthelvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Jess - I sent you a pm.

  25. Online RN to BSN Programs

    bwalston replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You might also want to take a look at Fort Hays State University and the University of South Alabama. Both have great RN-to-BSN programs, totally online, and very reasonable per credit hour tuition...