MauraRN

MauraRN

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  1. Passed that sucker!!! Cpne st. Pete's albany

    MauraRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed CPNE at ST.Peter's in Albany, today, May 10th MOTHER'S DAY. Fitting because it was the mother of all exams. Passed all labs, failed first PCS, CE did not see or hear me check ID band right at...

  2. Q: Time line between CPNE and RN

    MauraRN replied to Suzanneyoulike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just got off the phone with EC. Passed CPNE May 10th, can't "Graduate" until July 17th. I am in Massachusetts, their application process is farmed out to Professional Credentialing Services in TN....

  3. Passed in Utica

    MauraRN replied to Ebony_RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

  4. Yay, scholarship!

    MauraRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    how cool is that? Free money is the best kind, besides you deserve

  5. Sent Transcripts to UNC Chapel Hill's BSN program!

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

    Yay NCGirl!! Having met you in person as well as getting to know you here, I agree; You will make a wonderful Educator!!! What about your Master's Degree? just thinking....

  6. Burnt out on studying for CPNE-any ideas to spark again

    MauraRN replied to bjbabs24's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know what you mean by being burnt out. I failed my first CPNE Feb 28th weekend and did not look at this stuff until 2 weeks ago. But I was thinking about it and and reading the EPN and this site,...

  7. My EC family.. I interviewed as a RN today

    MauraRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good to hear that Florida has a clue. I will be moving "a tad south of Tampa" in 2.5 years. Meanwhile, Massachusetts has no problem with EC, but none of the local hospitals are hiring new grads ( I am...

  8. Changed user name :-)

    MauraRN replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    YAY KELLY!!!!! That was quick. Doesn't seem like too long ago, end of February, that we were hanging out at the Gennessee Grande Hotel in Syracuse. I am going to Albany, St. Petes Hospital on May 8th....

  9. lynns workshop

    MauraRN replied to tbone641's topic in Online Distance Learning

    And tell Lynn hello from this "used to be red-head when my hair color was real" woman who drove down from Boston with the radio blasting last

  10. Back in the cpne saddle

    MauraRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    So I have made the decision; going to do CPNE again. My parents and brothers kicked in some money (I don't have any left, ha, ha). Got a date at St. Peter's Albany May 8,9,10. My own personal black...

  11. Back in the cpne saddle

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It was a cancellation date that I just happened into. That's a good sign,

  12. The results are in...

    MauraRN replied to exnavygirl-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

  13. Test Date

    MauraRN replied to tbone641's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You go tbone!!! As always, prayers, vibes, karma, thoughts, anything positive will be sent your way. You can do

  14. What's a BA,RN to do?

    MauraRN replied to MarkE86's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am in the same situation. Have a BA in Political Science from UNH, LPN almost RN. Don't bother with a 2nd Bachelor's. Get the RN and head straight for the Master's degree. Many schools are starting...

  15. Check out my new NAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

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

    YEAH!!!!!!!!!!NCGIRL I am so happy for you. :heartbeat:up:

  16. Excelsior - DO OR DON'T?

    MauraRN replied to yvesul's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Go to EC directly. You can purchase practice tests and download study guides for each exam. The practice tests are about $60 and you get 2. Plan on doing one before studying to see were your weakness...

  17. FAILED IN SYRACUSE

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey applesrufette, I am on the same wavelength. I have control over my actions, my nursing skills and my preparation, but have no control over the cosmos. But I am thinking that I can't put my family...

  18. FAILED IN SYRACUSE

    MauraRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am so happy for you Kelly. I failed that last PCS because I forgot to check off skin turgor on the PCS recording form. Sheryl admitted that she saw me do it, I also did mucous membrane check, she...

  19. For all those who are doubting the Excelsior Program

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

    I have had the same input from nurse managers has had Kim. People who know the caliber of Excelsior grads know that they are getting very well prepared nurses. Some technology ignorant folks just...

  20. Well the results are in..........

    MauraRN replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey Kelly, glad you got home safely. I am soooooooo happy for you. Rock that NCLEX. It was so much fun meeting you and hanging out. Keep in touch. I am going to email Sue and I will let you know how...

  21. FAILED IN SYRACUSE

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am so sorry to hear that CEB65. That was one long drive home wasn't it. Stay in touch, PM me and let me know how the reapplication goes. I have not made my decision yet. So much of it is luck and...

  22. FAILED IN SYRACUSE

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you all for your kindness. I did forget to include 2 other weird things. I haven't cried yet. I have done some hysterical laughing though, emphasis on the hysterical. During PCS 2, the one with...

  23. Well the results are in..........

    MauraRN replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    YEAH!!!!!! I am so happy for you. I failed at the last minute. How did SUE do? We were waiting together on Sunday and I thought she was going to stroke out right there. But I figured it was me that...

  24. CPNE THIS W/E

    MauraRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am leaving for Syracuse on Thursday morning, should be there by dinnertime. I think I have prepped enough but am getting some panic happening. I packed my car tonite so I can't even go downstairs to...

  25. Good bye friends...hello CPNE

    MauraRN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am doing the same. I test in Syracuse Feb 27=March 1. I am neglecting my son, my house, my bills, you know what I mean. I havent posted for a while either. This beastly CPNE takes over your life. I...