Erikadawn RN

Erikadawn RN

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  1. Received my invite to graduation from WGU

    Erikadawn RN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Congratulations to you. I am looking to apply for the MSN program at WGU. How long do you think it will take you to

  2. Preparing for CPNE AGAIN...DETERMINED 2 PASS!!!

    Erikadawn RN replied to OneFlyNurz's topic in Excelsior College

    I passed my CPNE the 2nd time around at Albany Medical center. It is a good hospital, what I did, I refocused on the issues that caused me to fail. I practiced my mnemonics until I knew them without...

  3. Correctional nursing opportunities

    Erikadawn RN replied to gptrn's topic in Correctional

    I have been a correctional LPN for 3 years, and a correctional RN for almost a year. I love my job, but other employers often see the correctional nurse as having no experience and incompetent. I have...

  4. Need Help!!! Having hard time Passing EC...Gotta be done by April!

    Erikadawn RN replied to NurseMaryB's topic in Excelsior College

    Make sure that you read the roles of ASN nurses and BSN nurse. It comes from the info provided in Excelsior nurses catalog. It is listed as a resource on the content guide, and yes they do test on

  5. What do you say to people when...

    Erikadawn RN replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in Excelsior College

    I seemed to find, that the people I worked with or bashed Excelsior, had at one point and time tried Excelsior and did not complete. I love Excelsior and the oppurtunity it gave me. THe nurses I work...

  6. Changed my name today :-)

    Erikadawn RN replied to BeachieRN84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!!!!!!!

  7. has anyone recently taken the A/P test through excelsior?

    Erikadawn RN replied to avidhunter3's topic in Excelsior College

    This what I used. A/P my A/P book from LPN school, Micro/ Microbiolgy Demystified, Sociology, REA CLEP Psychology, Psych/ REA Psychology. All of these can be found on Amazon or Half.com. I like the...

  8. Upstate NY Nurse Questions ?

    Erikadawn RN replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I decided not to move, I was offered a position in dialysis so I did stay. I really like upstate NY, but since my ultimate goal is to be a Psych NP, perhaps in the next 3 years, I just need a paying...

  9. Upstate NY Nurse Questions ?

    Erikadawn RN posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hi all, I am considering a move to upstate NY (Plattsburgh) for a job. My question is how do nurses cope with the severe weather and snow? I know these areas get a substancial snow fall, how does that...

  10. Anyone know about CPNE @ Lakeside Hosp. in Lubbock, TX.?

    Erikadawn RN replied to MurseyMe's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would suggest that you look under the distant learning forum, it is always good advice on there. Have you checked out the EPN on Excelsior College site? Thats where I lived when I prepared for my...

  11. EC workshop in Albany

    Erikadawn RN replied to k9kabs's topic in Excelsior College

    I stayed at a bed and breakfast and it was really

  12. EC students. Do you feel like you're missing out?

    Erikadawn RN replied to NurseHopefulInOH's topic in Excelsior College

    Almost no RN position in an hospital, will let you walk in without any training. That being said, when you are hired as an new RN, you more than likely will go threw a preceptorship program. I was an...

  13. Failed at St Peter's...

    Erikadawn RN replied to k9kabs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I failed my first time at Chambersburg and returned to Albany medical Center about 5 months later. I was so down and depressed, because eveybody knew that I was going. So what I did my secend time,...

  14. Haven't been on this board in a while BUT...

    Erikadawn RN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATS!!!!!!

  15. Starting Excelsior's MSN - Education

    Erikadawn RN replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    I also like University of South Alabama, they have a Psych MSN program for nurses with a RN and a Bacheleors degree. The next deadline is April so I need to get on the ball and finish these 3 classes...

  16. Starting Excelsior's MSN - Education

    Erikadawn RN replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    Lunah, Thanks for answering, I am really just trying to figure out for myself if pursuing an MSN with Excelsior or maybe WGU and then going for the Psych NP certificate will be cost and time...

  17. Starting Excelsior's MSN - Education

    Erikadawn RN replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    lunah, i know this post is a few months old, but have you found out what is the time period for completion for the MSN track. i will be coming in with an AAS and BSLA from Excelsior. I want to get a...

  18. Instacert???

    Erikadawn RN replied to mamac0805's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have used IC for the past 2 years, I have taken over 15 Clep, Dsst, and Excelsior exams studying with them. You can also supplement with any extra materials. make sure that you check out the members...

  19. Passed my CPNE

    Erikadawn RN replied to ~KelRN~'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations, it's the best feeling in the world. NCLEX is a cake walk compared to the

  20. Passed CPNE in Lubbock TX 10/14/11 - journal

    Erikadawn RN replied to nursetaminator's topic in Excelsior College

    :yeah:Congrats, It is the best feeling in the world passing the CPNE. I didn't even sweat the

  21. Any EC ASN grads go on for BSN through EC?

    Erikadawn RN replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would of really liked to stay at EC for my BSN, but there program is too long. They give us the flexibility of the LPN to Rn program, but the BSN drags on, I would really hope that they review this...

  22. Upstate NY Nurse Questions ?

    Erikadawn RN replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I keep getting all of these, it's so cold there and they get so much snow. I have been to Bear Mountain in the summer (summer camp nurse) and Albany for the CPNE and Excelsior graduation, but never in...

  23. Drexel University Online MSN Programs

    Erikadawn RN replied to medicrnohio's topic in School, College Programs

    I am interested in the PSCH NP program also, so any info

  24. Any paramedics with no in hospital experience attending excelsior?

    Erikadawn RN replied to Txffmedic's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was an LPN without hospital experience, who did Excelsior and passed the CPNE. My cpne prep instructor, actually said that I was easier to teach because she did not have to break alot of learned...

  25. Upstate NY Nurse Questions ?

    Erikadawn RN replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you every one for replying and the advice, I grew in Philly, and we shut down for the snow. My employers usually let us stay in advance, when we knew snow was coming. I was always in the group...