MauraRN

MauraRN

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  1. Passed NC1 Today

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

    CONGRATS!!!! NC3 looks harder than it really is. There are a lot a subjects for one test but the upside is your stronger areas should carry you because of the % of each section. Check the study guide...

  2. Only a nursing student would do this!!

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey all! thanks for all of your concerns and commiserations!!! I am fine now, worked all weekend then took NC7 Monday night, got an A but that test was just bad. I hope to never have to look at most...

  3. I am so AFRAID about going to UTICA in December!

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

    Hey NC Girl, Maureen from Boston here!!! Do not worry about snow up here in the northeast. We can get these monster storms known as nor'easters but it's like with hurricanes, you have plenty of...

  4. Only a nursing student would do this!!

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, I am ok, just stiff and sore now. Could not pee for 15 hours after the accident and was starting to get nervous. Even went to my magic bag of equipment for the CPNE, you know, the stuff I have...

  5. The RN-BSN self-torture comes to a close ...

    MauraRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lunah, the spreadsheet is awesome. If it is ok with you, I want to adapt it for myself (locations, costs, MSN). I havent done my CPNE yet, but I have been looking at MSN programs, Excelsior included....

  6. Would folks in RN-BSN programs care to share their costs?

    MauraRN replied to justme1972's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lunah you are amazing!!!The spreadsheet is great. Maureen from

  7. To All Our Fellow Allnurses Family

    MauraRN replied to it's hot in phoenix's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I started a thread titled ALERT!!! Hurricane Gustav. Take a look if you can. I thought that if some of our fellow students lose their belongings including books, study materials, software, uniforms,...

  8. I Passed, I Passed, I Passed!

    MauraRN replied to fatcat0899 RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That is great Dawn.

  9. Hurricane Gustav-look Here For Help

    MauraRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS IN THE PATH OF THIS MONSTROUS STORM: Many of you in the path of Gustav are in danger of losing homes, cars, belongings, etc. Please check this thread after the storm subsides to...

  10. Petition for RN's in support of EC Graduates!!!

    MauraRN replied to gradyrn2b08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Signed the

  11. Passed Cpne

    MauraRN replied to cynditoksRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATULATIONS NEW

  12. Excelsior Grads - Do You Think Online Nursing Is In Jeopardy? What State Are You In?

    MauraRN replied to beginning's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ivan, you are right, those of us who can, should think about becoming a nursing school instructor or clinical instructor. I have taught at the college level in a different field (legal studies) and...

  13. Excelsior Grads - Do You Think Online Nursing Is In Jeopardy? What State Are You In?

    MauraRN replied to beginning's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am with Suesquatch on this. Nursing school instructors are for the most part evil, vindictive people, for some reason unknown to normal folks. The most important thing you can do before going on to...

  14. It's official -- RN!!!

    MauraRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lunah, that is spectacular news!!!! You will be an awesome ER nurse, manager, ACLS, BSN, MSN, PhD or whatever comes your way. You can do it all. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!:)

  15. Bad news on NC 6

    MauraRN replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry to hear about NC6. But it only measures your ability to take that one test. So jump back in as soon as you can afford the fee and you will ace the NC6!!!

  16. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    MauraRN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Of course you fit in here! We are all nurses, students, medics, CNA's, etc. You may find folks like yourself in the Distance Learning student forum. Lots of us there are doing the Excelsior distance...

  17. Got my ATT letter today!! :)

    MauraRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Let us know what time of day that you are testing so we can send you very good

  18. Suesquatch, GN

    MauraRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Suesquatch, you brought tears to my eyes I am so very happy for you. You must have a lot of heart to have done this well after the previous disappointment. New RN's in their 50's ROCK lol. Rest and...

  19. Txspadequeen's CPNE Info Thread...

    MauraRN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey Texas, Good idea starting your thread. I did the same yesterday and called it "Seven weeks of insanity!" Today is July 31 and I took a day long Basic Dysrhythmia course that took place 3 hours...

  20. seven weeks of insanity

    MauraRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello to all EC students. I have been trying for several months to maintain my job in LTC doing 12 hour shifts, parent my 15 year old and drive him and all of his friends all over southeastern...

  21. Reregistered for the CPNE

    MauraRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lisashee, Cry today, feel sorry for yourself tomorrow, eat a quart of Ben & Jerry's, wash down with a good Merlot then: WORKSHOPS Lynn Frederick's http://www.clinicalprepexam.com. I am taking this...

  22. seven weeks of insanity

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the encouragement. I told my son what I am up to and we agreed to not tell Easychair Rider, aka husband. Husband thinks that anything to do with him comes

  23. RN Students that failed & went to Excelsior

    MauraRN replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    In my revenge fantasies of traditional RN program instructors, the nastiest, most vengeful women that I have ever had the misfortune to meet, all nursing students will bail out and go to EC. I am...

  24. My CPNE Experience!!!

    MauraRN replied to medic3434's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

  25. How many residents do you pass meds too in Assisted Living?

    MauraRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am in LTC doing 12 hour shifts, have 24 sub-acute pts; gtubes, iv's, tx. multiple meds. If you are able to set up all of your meds ahead of time, use a sharpie pen on the 30ml med cups and write the...