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  1. Question for experienced nurses....

    bsrn0523 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    i am a new grad, currently waiting to take the ncelx. i have interviewed for several hospital positions, but because i have small children and my availability is limited (weekends), i suspect that i...

  2. Question for experienced nurses....

    bsrn0523 replied to bsrn0523's topic in Nursing Career

    orientation is not a problem, working for an extended period of time during the weekdays is. i have three children, the oldest being three and a half, and day care really isn't an option i would like...

  3. Who else out there is preparing for CPNE? Or just pass it?

    bsrn0523 replied to CAYTAYBRY's topic in Online Distance Learning

    during the im/subq station, you will be required to draw up and mix two meds. for insulins (sq)- always draw up regular first. a good way to do this is to put air into the nph, then air into the...

  4. Opinions on Excelsior College?

    bsrn0523 replied to tater.jake's topic in LPN to RN

    this is of course, my experience, but i will say that if i had never been on a floor before the cpne, i would not have passed, no matter how well i knew the critical elements. my first pt. required a...

  5. Opinions on Excelsior College?

    bsrn0523 replied to tater.jake's topic in LPN to RN

    hi rntwob- i applied for the cpne in march of 07, received a date on my birthday, may 23, for september 7-9 in utica (a new ny site). i have heard that there is quite a wait now, but if i were you, i...

  6. Considering Home Care....

    bsrn0523 replied to bsrn0523's topic in Home Health

    Thank you so much the both of you. I am seriously leaning towards home care, and the info is very much appreciated. I just interviewed at an agency that I very much have a good feeling about. I will...

  7. Opinions on Excelsior College?

    bsrn0523 replied to tater.jake's topic in LPN to RN

    exactly, it is a common misnomer that the two and a half day evaluation is a teaching exercise. it is not, and those who treat it that way will fail miserably. you are expected to function as a new...

  8. Advice Please, Thanks!

    bsrn0523 replied to longisland34's topic in Nursing Career

    Six years ago I worked in LTC, specifically evening shift, and the rate of pay was 20.00/hr. This was on Long Island, Suffolk County. Jenn

  9. Opinions on Excelsior College?

    bsrn0523 replied to tater.jake's topic in LPN to RN

    :balloons:The CPNE is the clinical performance in nursing examination. It is a three day test in which your skills are evaluated via lab and patient care situations. It is very expensive to take and...

  10. Did I do something wrong?

    bsrn0523 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Last week I interviewed at a local hospital's career fair. I spoke with a lovely nurse manager and it seemed to go very well. I called the human resources dept. two days after I interviewed and...

  11. Did I do something wrong?

    bsrn0523 replied to bsrn0523's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks Eric for your reply. I did call over today to check the status, they said that they are calling people back dependent on departmental needs. Maybe my availability limits me (I can only work...

  12. Did I do something wrong?

    bsrn0523 replied to bsrn0523's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi llg, and thanks for your reply. I did interview as well as filled out an official application. I will give a call over there today, thanks so much for your suggestion.

  13. Opinions on Excelsior College?

    bsrn0523 replied to tater.jake's topic in LPN to RN

    I have to say that if it weren't for Excelsior, I wouldn't have been able to finish my nursing education. I, like you, had many of the pre-requisites done due to an undergrad degree. I also had...

  14. How are the excellsior exams #3 and etc.? Hard?

    bsrn0523 replied to yelena76's topic in LPN to RN

    I found 3 and 5 to be the most difficult. Just the breadth of knowledge required to cover all bases in 3 was a lot, perhaps that is why they are splitting 3 into 2 separate tests next year. Five, if I...

  15. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    bsrn0523 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nope, area hospitals just raised their rates, I should point out however that most new grads are expected to work at least some weekends. This salary was without night shift differential, but I am...

  16. Who else out there is preparing for CPNE? Or just pass it?

    bsrn0523 replied to CAYTAYBRY's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, I passed the CPNE in Utica, NY on 9/9. What would you like to know? Jenn

  17. Considering Excelsior and need experienced advise PLEASE!

    bsrn0523 replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Edith, my name is Jenn and I will graduate from Excelsior on 11/16 of this year. I passed the CPNE (clinical exam) 9/9 and will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN as of 11/16. I added my comments...

  18. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    bsrn0523 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Starting salary here in NY (Long Island) is 68k/year 36hr. week Jenn

  19. Saunders for NCLEX

    bsrn0523 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the Saunders review books. I have heard great things about them, but I was wondering if anyone here has used them with success. Thanks Jenn...

  20. Saunders for NCLEX

    bsrn0523 replied to bsrn0523's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks so much for your replies, I will def. be checking out Suzanne's plan.

  21. How long did nursing school take for you?

    bsrn0523 replied to sweetiez's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LPN school- 10 months, maybe 10.5 months RN- less than 1 year, I will graduate from Excelsior jusr prior to my one year enrollment date. I should point out that I had almost all of the pre-req's from...

  22. Cpne

    bsrn0523 replied to morenenuf's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I tested in Utica, a new site, two and a half weeks ago. I passed with two lab repeats and one pcs repeat, all mistakes that I claim as my own. The Ce's and Ca were wonderful, fair and encouraging....

  23. How late are people staying on Sunday at CPNE?

    bsrn0523 replied to PedsRN&momto5girls's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello, I just passed the CPNE this weekend in Utica, NY. I was out by 11:15, and this was with one PCS to make up. Hope that helps.

  24. Feeling Overwhelmed :(

    bsrn0523 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just started my CPNE studies this week by cracking open the carjack. Well, I am on section four and I have to say, the amount of information seems so overwhelming. I plan on setting up a lab in the...

  25. just got back from lynne's workshop!

    bsrn0523 replied to LucasRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Great to hear, I am sending in my CPNE app tommorow and I plan on attending Lynne's Philadelphia workshop in July. I am so happy to hear so much positive feedback about her workshop. Good luck on your...