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  1. So I begin to write.....

    bzmom posted a topic in Emergency

    There is blood on the toe of my right shoe. It is not mine. It does not belong to the patient that is on the table in front of me who was in an automobile accident several hours ago --- surprisingly....

  2. URGENT: Are CDC Ebola Guidelines 'Good Enough'?

    bzmom replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Excellent points and the links are great! It is far past time to "wake up". We are already behind. I Fear where we are

  3. Would you have changed anything in your graduate program?

    bzmom replied to travelea's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had 675 hours to complete and because I worked full time as well and my preceptors has different days off, I often did a day each week with each preceptor. This was very disorganized and often...

  4. Would you have changed anything in your graduate program?

    bzmom replied to travelea's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would have organized my Clinicals better by spending time completely with each preceptor instead of doing all of them mixed together. I also would have used more of my resources in clinical so when...

  5. Where do you work with your FNP?

    bzmom replied to itinerantPHNAK's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a new FNP-BC graduate and I work in a rural clinic, but also have hospital admitting privileges. I work 4 days per week, am on hospital call one week per month and have most weekends off :). I...

  6. Online RN-BSN programs...need help choosing!

    bzmom replied to fireball78's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I used Liberty University for my RN-BSN and was VERY happy with the education I received, the tuition and the length of the terms (8 weeks!). They were very up front with what I needed to take and...

  7. Best online postmasters FNP certificate

    bzmom replied to ipasgas1's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am currently a student at Frontier in their MSN FNP program. If their post masters is anything like the program I am doing (pretty sure it is), then it is a quality program. Currently, I am a...

  8. Online Statistics Course

    bzmom replied to woodsyny's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Brigham Young University (BYU) has an online 400 level statistics course called Introduction to Psychological Statistics. Nothing is really online except the grade checking and study guides. I am...

  9. Excelsior LPN to RN- Use Rue?

    bzmom replied to Nurse40LPN's topic in LPN to RN

    Erika, I am an ASN 2008 Excelsior graduate and I used Chancelors study guides. It is true that you don't have to use any study company -- Excelsior does have textbook references to use listed on...

  10. Online NP Programs

    bzmom replied to faithoRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Frontier Nursing University is an excellent, online program. two visits to campus are required (3 days for the first and 9 days for the second) and it is is very competitive. They also have...

  11. Online Statistics ?

    bzmom replied to lvnibclc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am taking one through Brigham Young University. It is a 300 level class in psychological statistics that I needed for admission to a graduate program. The cost was $680.00 and you have 1 year from...

  12. Deciding between full time vs part for online FNP

    bzmom replied to cherryames31's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am facing the same dilema with Frontier and deciding between full and part time school. Any information, specifically about how many hours/week you generally study for Frontier FNP program would be...

  13. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    bzmom replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    MY EC update: Excelsior College ASN: March 2008 Liberty University BSN: May 2010 Frontier School of Nurse Midwifery and Family Practice Nursing: Starting April 2011 - Expected graduation date as an...

  14. Need studying advice! Please

    bzmom replied to radrook's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I used CLIFF's notes quick study guides that I purchased off of Amazon.com for just pennies (literally!). They followed almost point for point the free study guide from Excelsior for the exams. I...

  15. I need 25 people to answer the following question....

    bzmom replied to ctyler98's topic in General Nursing

    Yes - without a

  16. Excelsior Students- how often do you test?

    bzmom replied to 84ashley's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I used to plan 4-5 weeks and broke the information down (by using a study guide from ebay). My goal was to have the information covered by the 3-4 week, take a practice exam, study the answers and...

  17. Scheduled my CPEN exam!

    bzmom replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    LunaRN; Long time no "talk"! I don't mean to be difficult, but what is the CPEN? I am guessing that it is a Certification in Emergency Nursing?? Congratulations on completing your BSN! I also...

  18. accepted to grad school! Frontier, here I come!

    bzmom replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congratulations!! Just a question, How long was it from the time you submitted your application until you found out about acceptance? Just wondering since I mailed my application for the May/June...

  19. CPNE wound; Any advice on how to make my own.

    bzmom replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i did mine like Christy78, only I used the new crayola product that does not dry out and peel as much. It is white and I used some sharpies to add the color. It does work and is cost efficient, but...

  20. Help - Excelsior-Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2

    bzmom replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Luna is right, the volume of material can be overwhelming even if it is just review. One positive note is that with so much material, there is no way they can go too in depth on any one topic. Refer...

  21. Am I being realistitc? Turning 40, 5 kids & wanting to go to Frontier Midwifery Schoo

    bzmom replied to kidsrn70's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I don't mean to "butt in" on this conversation; but I do have some questions that maybe you folks can help me with! I am considering application with Frontier for the May 2011 begining class (maybe...

  22. Please help. Looking for LPN to RN program

    bzmom replied to RNwantabe's topic in LPN to RN

    Excelsior is about the ONLY choice for LPN to RN. You MUST be self motivated and good at independent learning. I would highly recommend taking a CPNE prep or review course offered by people like...

  23. Be very Careful about considering Excelsior's Online ADN program...

    bzmom replied to ColoLPNStudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am an Excelsior grad from March 2007 and I have to say that I was VERY happy with the education I received. It was 50% funded by the VA where I work and while they cautioned me about the difficulty...

  24. Chamberlain RN to BSN

    bzmom replied to KY RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations, Lisa! It is so exciting to see my fellow Excelsior friends excelling and moving forward! I went with Liberty University and in December I will have only 2 classes left to my BSN....

  25. RN to BSN online

    bzmom replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't think you will find any program for LPN to RN besides Excelsior or Indianna (but they are like Excelsior). It seems that there is a large gap in options for LPNs to