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  1. Just curious - wich NC test is the hardest?

    erinp88 replied to happydrunkcat's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I struggled with NC 4. I hate acid/balance base crap. NC 5 scared the crap out of me because sooooooooo many people fail it. After taking it, I thought it was the easiest one. This may have been...

  2. Is there anyone left studying for NC 5?

    erinp88 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi everyone... it has been a while!! Failing that exam last summer really put a halt to my test taking!! Anyways, here I am with the worst exam left - NC 5 and creeping up to that nasty September...

  3. Do you regret getting your LPN-BSN or RN online

    erinp88 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have 3 major hospitals in my Grand Rapids, MI metro area, and they as a general rule do not hire Excelsior grads. Part of their thought process is that they want to "keep it local" as well. There...

  4. Is there anyone left studying for NC 5?

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Pagentnurse: You can do this!! My only advice is to do the actual reading. Don't get caught up with lab values and numbers. Understand the diseases and it's underlying process. I wasted a ton of time...

  5. Do you regret getting your LPN-BSN or RN online

    erinp88 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I regret it! I did LPN to ADN through Excelsior. Just became CPNE eligible yesterday. I live in an area where Excelsior grads are not recommended for hire. I have out of date clinical skills because I...

  6. Done with the Nursing Concepts Exams! What can I get rid of???

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My NC 5 notes are beautiful...except I did them old school, in a notebook.. I contemplated typing them up because I think they could be helpful to some.. I really felt I went too in depth for that...

  7. Done with the Nursing Concepts Exams! What can I get rid of???

    erinp88 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I can't believe it, I've looked at my printout from NC 5 about 100 times to make sure it's real! I passed today with an A! I could've taken it last week and been fine, but whatever, it's over with and...

  8. Getting restless. Feel like rushing.

    erinp88 replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's definitely an individual situation.. I got a little over confident last year and ended up failing a test.. It messed with my head so bad, it took me 7 months before I gained the courage to test...

  9. Is there anyone left studying for NC 5?

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thursday is the day.. I'm not sure why I postponed it, I don't feel like I've done that much extra studying. Every time I think about taking it, I want to throw up.. Thank you so much for your...

  10. Is there anyone left studying for NC 5?

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    where do you take the exams if you're not taking them at pearson vue? that would be a killer to not know your grade right away, but i am curious as to who and how your exam does get graded. i am in...

  11. Is there anyone left studying for NC 5?

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i failed that exam too! it's the only test i didn't go through and "double check" all my answers. i bombed the musculoskeletal area which was my best area on my practice exams!! i later found out that...

  12. Is there anyone left studying for NC 5?

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm scheduled to take it this Thursday.. I am so mentally fatigued and I've said about a million naughty words today.. As of right now, I'm keeping the appointment. I'll take Form B tomorrow. I don't...

  13. Safety issues in Home Health - Do you ever become comfortable?

    erinp88 posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi, I'm an LPN seeking incredibly flexible hours to complete my remaining requirements with my RN degree. In my area, one of my only options is home health. There are numerous jobs in this area - some...

  14. Excelsior Medic to RN anyone have problems getting hired?

    erinp88 replied to SpEdtacular's topic in Online Distance Learning

    In Grand Rapids, MI I have been told all the hospitals do not hire Excelsior grads as a rule of thumb. Since there's 3 or 4 local BSN programs along with the CC program (which I could not get into any...

  15. Safety issues in Home Health - Do you ever become comfortable?

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Home Health

    Thank you for all of this information! When I've asked local home health nurses in the area about their feelings of safety, most of them tell me they are sent into the bad areas and constantly feel...

  16. Excelsior

    erinp88 replied to Sirena922's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm currently in Excelsior's program.. There has been plusses and minuses about it. I am an LPN that graduated in 2002. I tried desperately to get into the online LPN to RN program through mccvlc.org...

  17. NC6/Lifespan 3

    erinp88 replied to jlrevis's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just took this test last Thursday for the second time.. I failed it unexpectedly last year and it kind of scared me to test again!! Anyways, I got an A the second time around.. Spent about 3 weeks...

  18. Chart Review with Outcomes Inc.?

    erinp88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I posted this in Nursing career advice and didn't get very many responses.. I applied a "Field Chart Reviewer Position" with Outcomes, Inc. Monday night. They called me yesterday and basically...

  19. Nc 5....

    erinp88 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    IS DRIVING ME INSANE! I am so tired of studying for this exam. I read the TCN book, now I am going back through to do the recommended reading (probably backwards, I know!). It's taking me FOREVER! I'm...

  20. Dealing with clinical sites

    erinp88 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I was wondering if anyone has difficulties dealing with personnel on clinical sites? I have a group of high school age students who are trying to complete their hours at a Veterans facility. The staff...

  21. Dealing with clinical sites

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    VickyRN - Thanks for the support! Today the lead instructor went to the floor with my group of students. She received the same reception that I had and immediately pulled the students out and found...

  22. Dealing with clinical sites

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm sorry- I feel that your response has nothing to do with the original post. We run a very tight ship with our students and they have to meet strict guidelines (HIPAA training included) to attend...

  23. Good Samaritan Act?????

    erinp88 replied to mdrkan's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly.. It's not in our job description. We have classrooms that we are managing and then we're asking to leave these classrooms to respond to do assesments on other students in other programs all...

  24. Good Samaritan Act?????

    erinp88 replied to mdrkan's topic in General Nursing

    I am in a similar situation. I work for a vocational high school who eliminated their school nurse a few years ago. In lieu of replacing her, they think they can call the "health wing" whenever...

  25. Cheap online General Ed. courses?

    erinp88 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey everyone! Wondering if any of you knew of any cheap alternative online courses for Human Growth & Development, Sociology, and Humanities? I am getting burnt out on all the testing.. I found...