MauraRN

MauraRN

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  1. Are all Excelsior Grads "Super Smart" ?

    MauraRN replied to dbarnes2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Are all EC grads super-smart? YES!!! Smart in the following ways; self-motivated, disciplined, obsessive, emotional intelligence (Know your capabilities and limitations) organized, unable to accept...

  2. Im back .....and have conquered the NCLEX Beast

    MauraRN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    NC GIRL, I am so happy to hear about Fariah. I felt so sorry for her that day; who would steal a careplan book. I never want to see one of those again!!! Maureen

  3. oh, I got a date...

    MauraRN replied to erlissy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations to all above posters who are closing in on the finish line!!!!!! I failed 1st CPNE in Feb, passed in MAY. KNOW your critical elements frontwards, backwards and inside out. Prepare 5-6...

  4. Passed Sociology today/CPNE ELIGIBLE?

    MauraRN replied to Raggedy Ann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Traci, you are almost to the end of the yellow brick road!!! Awesome job! You can spread out CPNE payments over several months. Check out the page that is called "FACTS"; they are the sub-contractor...

  5. Im back .....and have conquered the NCLEX Beast

    MauraRN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Denise, I am so happy for you!! And I agree with you on NC Girl. She has a heart as big as Texas! You will be one awesome RN. Maureen

  6. Since my last post that I quit.... here I am; please help!

    MauraRN replied to Lisa1980's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have already given away my Phipps. My opinion only; a Kozier Fundamentals is more important if you can only afford one. I used an earlier edition and just checked Chapter titles against EC study...

  7. Since my last post that I quit.... here I am; please help!

    MauraRN replied to Lisa1980's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took each EC study guide and began a notebook for each. Put the study guide in the 3 ring notebook and divided that into sections, ie, cardiac, resp, congenital, etc. Read each section, made notes...

  8. you CANNOT eat me!

    MauraRN replied to lulu rn's topic in Emergency

    The first old bat, burn-out shell of a nurse who said to me "you know nurses eat their young" got this response from me: "Do I look young to you?" That smart-mouth answer got me in trouble with my...

  9. passed in utica

    MauraRN replied to tbone641's topic in Online Distance Learning

    YAY TBONE!!!!!!!! You did it!! I am so happy for you. Sleep, smile and enjoy your incredible success. Maureen

  10. What Order Did You Take the EC Exams

    MauraRN replied to pebbles57's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did 1, 3, 5 then I don't remember, it's all a blur. But they weren't in order and Life Span G&D was last. Maureen,

  11. I can't believe this is happening!!

    MauraRN replied to ALORE1913's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am feeling so sad for you. Call Evelyn at EC scheduling and she will take care of delaying your CPNE. She and her staff are so nice, they won't give you a hard time. Even if you think you can pull...

  12. CPNE dosage calculations

    MauraRN replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in Online Distance Learning

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  13. Thinging about Enrolling at Excelsior, Wait till July 1st.

    MauraRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So you finish all exams and courses within 1 year and get in line for CPNE and your 1 year enrollment date comes and goes. Then what?

  14. calling all EC students living in Massachusetts!!

    MauraRN replied to travelnurse28's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey Lucy, I am 52.5 years old, will be starting MSN in Jan. It is tough to keep an old broad down! (speaking of self as old broad) Heard Massasoit is a great bridge program. You must live nearby, I am...

  15. One year ago today ...

    MauraRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My brother and his family live in Woodland Park, up the pass from the Springs. Bill is a systems engineer for Hewlett packard in Colorado Springs by day and a musician in the local clubs on weekends,...

  16. CPNE sites w/o pediatrics?

    MauraRN replied to podmates7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do yourself a favor and accept CPNE as the crapshoot that it is, for all of the reasons listed above. I failed my first CPNE and that was so lopsided it bordered on comedy or pre-ordination. My...

  17. calling all EC students living in Massachusetts!!

    MauraRN replied to travelnurse28's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Once I explained the EC process they thought I was crazy. Most people thought "online school, ya right" and "what about clinicals?". Clinicals were the work I was doing in sub-acute care, you see just...

  18. any EC graduates here in Mass.?

    MauraRN replied to travelnurse28's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am graduating EC on 6/19/09. I posted on the Student distance learning

  19. calling all EC students living in Massachusetts!!

    MauraRN replied to travelnurse28's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I live in Middleboro, passed CPNE in ALbany, NY which is not a bad ride, about 2 hours on the MassPike right over the state line. There are 2 CPNE sites in Albany; St. Peter's and Albany Medical...

  20. One year ago today ...

    MauraRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Happy Anniversary Lunah! If I remember correctly it is also your Birthday!!!Happy x2. Colorado is spectacular. If you do decide to go, let me know, I have family in the Breckinridge area if you go to...

  21. CPNE sites w/o pediatrics?

    MauraRN replied to podmates7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Syracuse, NY has a large pedi unit. Mine was a 5 month old with multiple liver tumors cancerous. I was assigned abdominal assess, resp assess, vitals, comfort, I+O hold the baby x1, change linens....

  22. Guess who is a new GN?

    MauraRN replied to TIN65RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    YAY!!!! Cissy, GN has a great ring to it. Now eat, drink, be merry! Maureen

  23. I failed again, I'm done!

    MauraRN replied to Lisa1980's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lisa, sorry to hear about the failed test. Remember it was just a test, YOU didn't fail. Take some time off, hang out with your child, but mull over what you can do differently. My child is a teen,...

  24. Leaving in the AM for Utica - round 2.....

    MauraRN replied to TIN65RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Go Cissy!!! One more and

  25. Leaving in the AM for Utica - round 2.....

    MauraRN replied to TIN65RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    AWESOME JOB ON THE LABS!!! Kept your cool under pressure. By this time tomorrow you will be Cissy, GN!!! If you have the energy, send us a quick post. Praying for you.:heartbeat