Medic15251

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  1. How long did it take to enroll in EC?

    Medic15251 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have my unofficial credit review and have gone as far as I can without enrolling. I am hoping to do my next test soon and was just wondering how long it took others to

  2. Excelsior Help

    Medic15251 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I missed the recent enroll date with ec and am doing the new curriculum. I am testing this week on the equivalent to NC 2. I am using distance learning systems of indiana for my study material....

  3. National Health Care, Your Thoughts

    Medic15251 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As the 2008 presidential race draws nearer, health care is fast becoming a hot topic for debate. What are your thoughts on a national health care plan proposed by Hilary Clinton and other...

  4. Changes to Excelsior Content

    Medic15251 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I missed the Oct. 1st enrollment date and understand that there are some changes being made to the content of the exams. I've heard they are adding a new class? Could someone please clarify. I have...

  5. Changes to Excelsior Content

    Medic15251 replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So do you think my nc1 exam will still count? Will it be worth 3 credits

  6. Traveling and going to school

    Medic15251 replied to mitch8lem's topic in Travel

    Have you checked out the student forums? There is a lot of good information there. Are you looking for a distance learning program or an online

  7. Decisions, Decisions---What to do???

    Medic15251 replied to loricatus's topic in Travel

    I would say it's all in your attitude and how you approach it. From your post you seem like a logical and caring person. I think considering that travel nurses are used primarily for a staff...

  8. Decisions, Decisions---What to do???

    Medic15251 replied to loricatus's topic in Travel

    I would take job number 1. You must have been making quite a bit to be taking a cut in pay to travel. I can understand wanting to take care of your pet and I hope he does well on the new medicine....

  9. Need some advice on student loans....

    Medic15251 replied to jnmoore02's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It's nice that you are trying to help, but I would have to disagree with your advice. Are you suggesting that the OP can pay off the cost of a new car in "just a month or two"? This is not...

  10. Are Some Travel Agencies Running a Scam?

    Medic15251 replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in Travel

    It's possible a company may sell your info, but more likely they got it from somewhere else. Are you sure you didn't post a resume online somewhere? Your information can also be obtained from a...

  11. Excelsior "myaccess" use for English Comp

    Medic15251 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am taking my excelsior english comp exam in two weeks. I feel like I am well prepared for it, however I am a bit concerned that a computer will be grading my essays. I have been using excelsior's...

  12. Excelsior "myaccess" use for English Comp

    Medic15251 replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

    To access myaccess: go to http://www.excelsior.edu go to myEC and sign in scroll down to online tutoring (on the left in the 2nd or 3rd box) register It took about a week after I paid before I got the...

  13. Need some advice on student loans....

    Medic15251 replied to jnmoore02's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats on starting school. If I were in your situation, I would sell the truck and buy a $1000-$2000 beater to get you through school. Don't trade it in. You will not get as much money that way....

  14. Why not contract yourself out?

    Medic15251 replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in Travel

    It's usually 15-25%. I've heard a very rough estimate is 200% of the average hourly pay rate for a particular area. Companies are usually billing between $50-$75 an hour, again depending on...

  15. Paid more than perm staff nurses?

    Medic15251 replied to redshott's topic in Travel

    Wrong. In trying to understand nurseguy's flawed logic I asked a straight forward question that he refused to answer. You both can call it something else but when it comes right down to it he...

  16. Paid more than perm staff nurses?

    Medic15251 replied to redshott's topic in Travel

    Nice cop out bud. You missed your calling, you should have been a politician the way you dodged that

  17. Paid more than perm staff nurses?

    Medic15251 replied to redshott's topic in Travel

    Perhaps I could get your point if it was valid, however this is not the case! I'm well aware of tax law regarding this matter, but you are over complicating the issue. Let me try to break it down...

  18. Paid more than perm staff nurses?

    Medic15251 replied to redshott's topic in Travel

    But you would admit that as a general statement travel companies do pay more for specialties? Regardless of what I value, you can't exclude a compensation (housing) from a travel company just...

  19. Paid more than perm staff nurses?

    Medic15251 replied to redshott's topic in Travel

    I assume you are talking about company provided housing rather than a stipend, as a stipend is money that you "see". Whether you "see" the money or not housing is still compensation provided by the...

  20. Tricks to remember things

    Medic15251 replied to Holly27's topic in General Nursing

    This one is crude, but it helped me in school. For the order of the valves through the heart: Toilet Paper My A$$ also for reading a 12 lead I see all leads inferior, septal, anterior, lateral for...

  21. Paid more than perm staff nurses?

    Medic15251 replied to redshott's topic in Travel

    You lost me on that one! When you break it down, whether you have a tax home or not, the travel company is compensating you for your hours of work by either paying you a monetary amount (stipend) or...

  22. Paid more than perm staff nurses?

    Medic15251 replied to redshott's topic in Travel

    Since pensions and 401k's are types of compensation staff nurses and travel nurses receive, I don't see why comparing the two is off topic. Pensions, while becoming more and more rare, would more...

  23. Paid more than perm staff nurses?

    Medic15251 replied to redshott's topic in Travel

    Actually if you look into it, 11-12% is the historical average rate of return since the markets inception. Also, I'm not saying to put your money in single stocks. As you mentioned there is too...

  24. Paid more than perm staff nurses?

    Medic15251 replied to redshott's topic in Travel

    This is completely wrong. You guys are on the right track but the math is off. Let me explain why a 401k is a great investment. First, a 401k is a retirement account that lets you choose how you...

  25. I am canceling my contract after one week

    Medic15251 replied to lmessajumper's topic in Travel

    ernurse: What you don't seem to grasp is that you can also help people by being stern and blunt. Some people need a reality check. Believing that a travel company should be responsible for...