JanWrotenRN

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  1. Court-ordered eval-Can the BON suspend or revoke my license?

    JanWrotenRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! I cannot believe this is happening-I was an LPN for 30yrs, and have only been an RN for 8 months and I'm worried I am going to lose my license. I am thinking of calling the LABON on Monday,...

  2. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    JanWrotenRN replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    It wasn't. Not a word

  3. Non Compete clause...legal?

    JanWrotenRN posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi, all!! I have been an LPN for 29yrs and started working for a few agencies over a year ago. Upon hire, I made it clear that I was enrolled in Excelsior College and would be an RN as soon as...

  4. Who has passed using Suzanne's plan

    JanWrotenRN replied to scubadooII's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! You must have 15 posts in order to PM a member. There's also a sticky on the

  5. Who has passed using Suzanne's plan

    JanWrotenRN replied to scubadooII's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did, I did!!!!! I didn't even finish it because I decided to take a cancellation date three weeks earlier than my original date. I got through step one and a little of step two of the plan. I...

  6. Excelsior students and grads

    JanWrotenRN replied to sarajane318's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi! I just finished July 25-my graduation date is Sept. 19. I loved the program-I finished the whole thing-prereqs and NCs in 5 months. Then I waited 5 months for my CPNE date. It's not easy by any...

  7. Passed the ..........................

    JanWrotenRN replied to Melinurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey, Melinurse!! Yeah, that's what I'm Screaming!!!! My step daughter graduated from LSU with her BSN when I was in the middle of doing my NC 5. She made a snotty remark, so I got on the computer...

  8. Is Nursing in NOLA Really That Bad?

    JanWrotenRN replied to cpkRN's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I believe management has a lot to do with nurse dissatisfaction. I work in numerous facilities, large and small, and that is the number one complaint. I work for several agencies and I love it. Best...

  9. Passed the ..........................

    JanWrotenRN replied to Melinurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!!! I had to call several times to get EC to send my stuff to the Board. It's finally done, so now I'm in a holding pattern again. Can't wait for all this to be

  10. Excelsior College Clinicals

    JanWrotenRN replied to beachcomber64's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, neighbor! I just passed CPNE 7/25 at Albany Med Center, NY. It was a wonderful experience. My CA and CEs were awesome. It is a do-able test if you are prepared and confident of your skills. Read...

  11. Wouldn't it count?

    JanWrotenRN replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I work for several agencies and therefore, go to different facilities. Unless I tell them I'm an LPN they have no clue that I'm not an RN. Usually, I work with other agency nurses who know that I was...

  12. Thos with CPNE Dates Check in Here!

    JanWrotenRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi! July 23-25 Albany Medical Center NY Best of luck to

  13. Currently Enrolled Excelsior Students

    JanWrotenRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi! Even with a family and working full time I enrolled in EC July '07,started taking my Gen Ed Cleps/Dantes in Aug, and finished the entire program by Jan 15 '08 so it is quite doable. I am now in...

  14. CPNE.....proctoring

    JanWrotenRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just the ramblings of a very tired mind... You would think that with such a HUGE waiting list for CPNE, some sort of alternative "Plan B" would be devised. If an RN in your hometown (or, even...

  15. LPN refresher-PLEASE

    JanWrotenRN replied to rnam30's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I had the same problem and literally broke down in tears of frustration while talking to the Board secretary on the phone November of last year. I just happened to mention that the last 5 years were...

  16. Attention ISU students

    JanWrotenRN replied to newflgrad's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, NewFlgrad! I know it is confusing! I'll try to help. I am going through Excelsior College to get my ASN. They have an easy payment plan and the advisors are very helpful. Go to www.excelsior.edu...

  17. What Is A Shift Like?

    JanWrotenRN replied to mammaoftwo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Noc shift where I work is very busy. I have 40 residents-three on cont. PEG feedings (bottle, syringe and tubing changes), and three on q2hr bolus feedings. I have 13 accuchecks, 8 Lanoxins and 2...

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

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

    Hi, fallgirl!! www.excelsior.edu On the search function, type "excelsior", or go to the thread "distance learning". It is a wonderful program! Best of luck to you--and keep us

  19. Easiest gen ed requirements??

    JanWrotenRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello, All!! What did you find are the Easiest gen ed subjects to CLEP to fulfiill my pre reqs for ASN Excelsior?? They took my Intro Soc and Intro Psyc credits, but I need 3.00 in Arts and...

  20. Easiest gen ed requirements??

    JanWrotenRN replied to JanWrotenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks, Mudwoman! YES, CLEP has changed dramatically since I took my Paper and Pencil tests in 1994!! I wish CLEP offered more tests--it's SOooo much cheaper than going through Excelsior!! $80 as...

  21. Excelsior Students in NO?

    JanWrotenRN replied to kamon8404's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi, kamon8404! I live in Slidell! I'm currently working on my gen reqs. for Excelsior. I posted another thread asking which subjects are the easiest AKA quickest ones to CLEP. I need 10 hours of...

  22. Easiest gen ed requirements??

    JanWrotenRN replied to JanWrotenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, swtooth ! Thanks for the reply! Excelsior will accept CLEP credits, I was just wondering which subjects would be easiest AKA quickest ones to study for and get. I'm anxious to get the gen reqs...

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

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

    Greetings, Salutations and a BIG HELLO to everyone !!! I've been an LPN since 1979, but the pay was SO lousy back then, that I found myself periodically working in other fields to make ends meet. I...