ladside

ladside BSN, MSN, LPN, RN

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  1. Scheduled to take the NCLEX for the 4th Time

    ladside replied to Regis2U822's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    FYI: I used Kaplan 2010-2011 edition. My Saunders book is still in the cover....unopened. (Hint). But that's my opinion. Everybody's got

  2. Second Career Nurses

    ladside replied to DAL2010's topic in General Students

    WOW!!!! I'm an RN and was, not too long ago, considering walking away from nursing altogether to drive trucks! It's amazing how the grass is still always greener on the other

  3. LPN to RN bridge difficulty

    ladside replied to Thujone's topic in LPN to RN

    :DOf course I passed!!! When you get to that weekend, I have a great contact to ensure that you pass too! If you've never taken an EC exam before, the FIRST one is what you need to be afraid of...

  4. Failed NCLEX three times

    ladside replied to MizShibz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi KBBB, That's the answer that I would have chosen. The thing to remember is that the NCLEX mainly focuses on rationale instead of basic facts and you always want to go with whichever option poses...

  5. WGU RN-BSN 10/01/11 start...anyone with me?

    ladside replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Western Governors University

    Yep, got her, but that won't help me pass the lab components. In my local college, I got an A in the lecture and failed the lab, which meant that I failed the entire course. That's why I went to EC in...

  6. Failed NCLEX three times

    ladside replied to MizShibz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey there! Where do you think you're going wrong on the exam? Is it test anxiety? Maybe your NCLEX review material is not in sync with the changes made to the NCLEX? Are you rushed with the exam? Is...

  7. Yay! Just passed Transitions today!!!!

    ladside replied to RottieGrlLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congratulations!!!!!!!!!:yeah::clown::clown::lol2:

  8. WGU RN-BSN 10/01/11 start...anyone with me?

    ladside replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Western Governors University

    A friend of mine enrolled in February 2011 and has completed the program. I am so jealous because she says she sucks at writing essays. I'm very good at essays but the biologies, if they have to be...

  9. WGU RN-BSN 10/01/11 start...anyone with me?

    ladside replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Western Governors University

    Ya know, this is becoming kinda hilarious! They keep sending my emails regarding payment by the 25th of the month. So, I'm like, " do my eval by the 24th, then you will get your money by the 25th!"...

  10. LPN to RN bridge difficulty

    ladside replied to Thujone's topic in LPN to RN

    Clinicals vary by program. I went through Excelsior College and the only thing about my 23 years of LPN experience at that time that helped with the weekend is that I was on familiar turf by being at...

  11. Excelsior College LPN to RN program questions

    ladside replied to gergel11's topic in Excelsior College

    Hello Nurse_Mary, I think the two exams are Health Safety and Transitions for Professional Nurse Role. On the EC website, you should find a link that says 'Register for an exam. Click on that link and...

  12. WGU RN-BSN 10/01/11 start...anyone with me?

    ladside replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Western Governors University

    My advisor says I'm on target for October 1st. Financial aid is all set and waiting for me to accept the awards...I won't accept UNTIL I know exactly what classes I have to take. They still have not...

  13. NCLEX REVIEW CENTER/REVIEW MATERIALS/BOOKs

    ladside replied to angel_20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan was the only book that I read....cover to cover twice, no workshops. I only studied for about 8 hours total due to excessive burnout with studying and exams. The book was very helpful, keeping...

  14. Don't know what's going on...

    ladside replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    LUNAHRN, I knew you would come through!!! How I miss those little dancing fellas!!!!! I'm sure CRudler enjoys them!!!

  15. Don't know what's going on...

    ladside replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Been there. The CPNE didn't live up to the hype that I thought it would be. Studying eas over.....what next? Excelsior College was truly addicting once I made through the first exam. For me, that...

  16. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    ladside replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    Been there, done that, got tons of t-shirts about it! Before I got my RN last year, I worked (briefly) with a nurse who also was an LPN-turned-BSN-RN that came through the hospital doors bragging...

  17. JOB HUNT

    ladside replied to caringkay RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Kay, Just wanted to wish you well in your search. I live here in Georgia. I kept my present hospital job as I made the transition from LPN to RN. It's amazing how employers expect people to come...

  18. Excelsior transition exam

    ladside replied to gatormedic24's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi, I live in Georgia also. Graduated from Excelsior in April 2010, Passed the NCLEX in June 2010. Go for it! You will have a bigger hassle with the Ga BON than you will with Excelsior's program. I...

  19. First time passers of CPNE?

    ladside replied to Mimi2bRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi there! Thanks for the question....gives me an opportunity to toot my own horn. I passeed the CPNE on the first attempt. The key is to KIS: KEEP IT SIMPLE!! You'll understand that phrase and here is...

  20. Excelsior Pass Rate?

    ladside replied to MiaLyse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have an excellent connection for the CPNE when you are ready to prepare for it. She is a former Clinical Evaluator for Excelsior (17 years) and she prepares you well. I passed my CPNE on the first...

  21. Transitions practice exam

    ladside replied to Anothertry's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My highest score on the practice exams never made it out of the 60s and most of them were WELL BELOW the high 50s, even dipping into the 40s. But I always took Practice Exam A before I even cracked...

  22. Are LPNs being phased out?

    ladside replied to zandile2011's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Every state is different. Check with your board of nursing. Our hospital stopped hiring LPNs and it is just a matter of time, in my opinion, before they let them go. I've heard of some hospitals...

  23. Can't get motivated

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

    Go ahead and register and schedule that first exam. Then meet the deadline just like it was a bill. I treated all of those exams like that and I managed to get through them all in 2 1/2 months by...

  24. NCLEX REVIEW CENTER/REVIEW MATERIALS/BOOKs

    ladside replied to angel_20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello, I work with a nurse here in Georgia who is originally from the Phillipines. He is the one who recommended that I get Kaplan's Strategies, Practices, and Review 2010-2011 edition when I was...

  25. LPN who failed RN math

    ladside replied to mysticalmoonray's topic in LPN to RN

    This is my experience with college algebra: I put it off, stalled, and dropped it for more years than I can count. My community college professor told me that it may not be time for me to pass it yet....