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  1. Books to use for excelsior

    tater.jake replied to missdeevah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have chosen to buy the "college network" books from ebay. I bought NC1-6 for $610. A little more than they usually go for on ebay I think. I am still happy, though. I just want to move

  2. The Great Double Standard?

    tater.jake replied to Doog's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a male and I haven't really had issues with other nurses regarding this issue. I always respect the patients wishes, but I don't think twice before going below the equator if the patient doesn't...

  3. NURSING LINKS... post your best

    tater.jake posted a topic in General Nursing

    An ocean of invaluable information is at our fingertips. We should all share our best links, which are hard to find in a digital world of misinformation and sales-pitches. I'll start with my favorite...

  4. NURSING LINKS... post your best

    tater.jake replied to tater.jake's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I go to the World Health Organization if I want to see what's happening on a larger scale:

  5. Excelsior/Pre-Req's?!?!?!?

    tater.jake replied to DanisTeeta's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the tips medic. That's a great idea to take some prerequisites during the waiting period for CPNE. For anyone that is in the program, is the "budget worksheet" pretty accurate? I...

  6. Excelsior/Pre-Req's?!?!?!?

    tater.jake replied to DanisTeeta's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I second the CLEP idea. It is the absolute cheapest way to get credits. I'm working on sociology right now. It's true you can only do so many clep credits, but it beats the hell out of wasting time in...

  7. ISU Fast-track program?

    tater.jake replied to Angie_Baby's topic in General Nursing

    It shouldn't have to be that way. Wouldn't it be nice if school was actually conducive to learning? I've learned a thing or two about nursing, but it seems like what I've mostly learned with my...

  8. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    tater.jake replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an LPN in pocatello, ID and my base pay is $13.24/hr. I just started in January. I'm a noob. The good news is that I get a 15% diff for being PRN and 12% when I work nights. I also get an extra 50...

  9. do you feel like the CNA's run the floor?

    tater.jake replied to babynurse223's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a CNA for 2 years before I graduated nursing school. I have to say that CNA's usually get that way because of the handful of nurses who abuse the help. It's a defense mechanism that CNA's...

  10. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    tater.jake replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I just graduated with my LPN at the end of '06. I was going to do a fast-track program with ISU, but it turns out that the college sucks (and I refuse to give them anymore time or money) and now I'm...

  11. ISU Fast-track program?

    tater.jake replied to Angie_Baby's topic in General Nursing

    I would steer clear of the college of technology at ISU. Lots of turnover. Can you imagine constantly readjusting to the expectations of new faculty? It doesn't help with the stress you already have...

  12. In a jam

    tater.jake posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am in a pickle. At Idaho State University, they make you get your LPN before you can apply to the associate-degree RN program. So I jumped through that hoop, got the LPN, and decided (for various,...

  13. LPN sitting for nclex-rn w/2 years experience

    tater.jake posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    I have a sneaking suspicion that this is false, but I had a person at work tell me that an LPN can work in Oregon for 2 years and sit for the NCLEX-RN by default, with no further education. Any...

  14. What to do for RN/EMT-P?

    tater.jake posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I am graduating as an LPN in 10 days. I keep asking myself what to do next. My goal is to become an RN/EMT-P. Would it be wise to wait for the paramedic license until after I get my RN? Are there more...

  15. What to do for RN/EMT-P?

    tater.jake replied to tater.jake's topic in Men in Nursing

    thanks to everyone. very helpful information. One other thing that lingers on my mind is whether it is necessary to have a BSN-RN to be a flight nurse. If I can do it with an associates, I would like...

  16. What to do for RN/EMT-P?

    tater.jake replied to tater.jake's topic in Men in Nursing

    wow, thanks for the

  17. What to do for RN/EMT-P?

    tater.jake replied to tater.jake's topic in Men in Nursing

    I chose nursing as an alternative to Paramedic. I saw a broader scope of practice, more pay, and more flexibility for a comparable amount of education. However, I want to stay in the more critical...

  18. Roll Call

    tater.jake replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    ahoy

  19. CLEP - Humanities

    tater.jake replied to Drysolong's topic in Online Distance Learning

    thanks sam, seems like good

  20. CLEP - Humanities

    tater.jake replied to Drysolong's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had the same question. Humanities is the only class I want to

  21. Does anyone know anything about Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center?

    tater.jake replied to blhorn's topic in Nursing Career

    I have not worked for EIRMC, but I worked at portneuf for 2 1/2 years, and did clinicals at EIRMC. I have to say that EIRMC is a nicer facility, especially their OR. The difference is that EIRMC is a...

  22. he-nurse scholarships

    tater.jake posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    anyone know of any scholarships for male nursing

  23. Opinions on Excelsior College?

    tater.jake replied to tater.jake's topic in LPN to RN

    I've looked into it quite a bit, but I still don't feel like I know what I am in

  24. CNA classes!

    tater.jake replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    the only way I've heard of to get it done for free is to get it done in high school. But it cost me about $350 to do it at my

  25. Getting Paid $$ for End-of-Shift Overtime?

    tater.jake replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    you got to get yo