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  1. Has anyone taken the CLEP test for Human growth and Development for Excelsior College

    kenzy posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I sit for this test on Jan 31. If anyone has advice on how or what to study I greatly need it. I'm working full-time which leaves me not much time to study. Say a prayer for me and

  2. NC 7 Down!

    kenzy replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Any tips on NC 7, feeling a little overwhelmed with the amount of info to memorize instead of apply???? Thanks!

  3. Excelsior Financial aid

    kenzy replied to TIN65RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Scholarship date's for Excelsior are in Oct. and in Jan. You can apply once a year or twice, but only once is needed unless you missed the first. I would either call them for an application or...

  4. Who are those pateints requiring Single Use Dialyzer?

    kenzy replied to bogchi2000's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In the unit that I worked for it was my understanding that the Insurance companies paid for a new dialyzer each Tx. regardless if the pt. was on reuse or not. We were encourage to suggest that the...

  5. excelsior question re lifespan

    kenzy replied to tobrea's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did the same as you, looked and looked until finally I called EC. I was told that in the ASN program there is no course work just exams. However I thought I would mention to you that there is a CLEP...

  6. Study Guides

    kenzy replied to Coldfoot's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Coldfoot, I'm with you, I just studied for the A&P test using both Chancellors and TCN book. I found that Chancellors was a lot less material to look over, but had everything I needed. However...

  7. Has anyone taken the excelsiors A&P test recently??

    kenzy replied to kenzy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for all the advice and support to everyone who took the time to reply to this thread, I passed the A&P test today. Miracles really do

  8. Has anyone taken the excelsiors A&P test recently??

    kenzy posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Not sure where to post this! But if you have any advice for me on Excelsiors A&P test please let me know. Any advice will help. I have two weeks to prepare for this test and am scared to...

  9. I passed Excelsior's A&P exam!

    kenzy replied to Drysolong's topic in Online Distance Learning

    drysolong, I take the test in 2 weeks, waited till the last minute to study, any advice? I have both the TCN and chancellor study guides any suggestions on what to really concentrate on?

  10. Appointment with College Network tomorrow

    kenzy replied to Nursekimberlyjune's topic in Online Distance Learning

    chill1965, One quick question? What was the best way that you studied for the A&P test? I take the test in 2 weeks, and to no fault of my own just picked up the book, Needless to say I am so...

  11. Fresenius medical care...taking over dialysis unit HELP!

    kenzy replied to hodgpodge's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks for the advice. I will definetly be looking into it!. As far as your question in our state Tech's. can not administer any medications, not even tylenol. Thanks for your

  12. Fresenius medical care...taking over dialysis unit HELP!

    kenzy replied to hodgpodge's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    ok, thanks, but just one more question, what will they do with me personal/ sick time aquired?, no one has said anything about a union or

  13. Fresenius medical care...taking over dialysis unit HELP!

    kenzy replied to hodgpodge's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank you so much for your advice, but my real concern is that we are really over staffed at the time, 6 Rn's, 1 Lpn and 4 Tech, and a D.O.N., for a 12/chair unit, and only 2 shifts. If someone had to...

  14. Fresenius medical care...taking over dialysis unit HELP!

    kenzy replied to hodgpodge's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I also work for RCG and Fresenious is coming to look at our small 12/chair unit this month to buy. I am an LPN and have been told that they only hire RN's and Tech's. Does anyone know if this is true?...

  15. ethical dilemma....nurse lied.

    kenzy replied to snowflake123's topic in General Nursing

    Wondering and praying for you, please let us know where your at with this situation. No matter what your decision is no one will or has the right to judge you, so dont feel bad about what you...

  16. The deadly case of Mr. Hyde

    kenzy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Did our health system fail us?, or was it a case of many people not taking the time to do their job or did they just not take the threats seriously. Either way could this have been prevented? Last...

  17. The deadly case of Mr. Hyde

    kenzy replied to kenzy's topic in General Nursing

    I think you may have misinterpreted the word Detain for the word Restrain. The word Datain means to keep from proceeding, where as the word Restrain means to be held against ones will, to hold back or...

  18. HD access security

    kenzy replied to auntiedebe's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was taught to do exactly the same as NatKat, thus far no problems!, and God willing there will not be, however

  19. ethical dilemma....nurse lied.

    kenzy replied to snowflake123's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, bad incident, great topic, and your definetly between a rock in a hard place, but you alone should not carry this weight on your shoulders which obviously you are when your preceptor tells you to...

  20. Which is quicker??

    kenzy replied to victoynurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Trudyrn, I have many times spoke with my advisor over this issue and have gotten no where. For some reason the classes I have taken for one reason or another have not qualified. Even though the...

  21. pickles or boullion?

    kenzy replied to sueinga's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    diabo, wow great point! In our unit we give saltine crackers, pickles, or apple juice. never really questioned it, due to the fact that they were doing this long before I started, but you bet I will...

  22. Which is quicker??

    kenzy replied to victoynurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    crissrn27, I have a habit of typing in caps lock, so I dont have to worry about capitalization, not a good typer be any means. I never realized until this post that it did this, and by that time it...

  23. Which is quicker??

    kenzy replied to victoynurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I Was In The Same Exact Situation 3 Years Ago, I Had Gone To School 4 Years Already For One Degree, But Wanted To Go Back. After Much Research I Found That All My Local Colleges Had Atleast A 2 Year...

  24. RueEd or Excelsior College

    kenzy replied to Brina01's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I not sure but I would think so. If your not in the process of enrolling or are not enrolled how would they know where to place your scores? I would definetly call them and see what their policies...

  25. Would you give away a semester's worth of notes???

    kenzy replied to CiCigirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I was in Nursing School I studied by out-lining the chapters, while another girl would only take notes in lecture, which I was not good at. One day this girl and I were talking and decided to...