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hospital: grady memorial hospital location: atlanta, ga rn's and lpn's- white scrubs, white shoes, white socks/hosery, white undergarments cna's/pct's- purple rt's- green scrubs lab- beige scrubs housekeeping- navy blue uniforms not scrubs dietary- b...

Odd, I had a JW as a patient a few days ago, and yes they talk about not accepting blood transfusions and their willingness to die for their beliefs. However this patient was to that point and willingly accepted a blood transfusion. However, it was d...

I am a fairly new graduate RN (7 months experience), and I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I began working at a hospital in New Orleans recently, and am still in orientation. My shifts have been cancelled, due to low census and budg...

Thanks everyone for your responses. I have researched this matter not only with my unit manager, but nursing administration, and staffing as well. All seem pretty tight lipped about the cancelling of orientee shifts. I have been told that this may st...

I can relate to your woes in dealing with CNA's who don't do their job. On the unit where I work, when my shifts aren't cancelled, the CNA's will come in at 6:45am, and directly tell the nurses what tasks they will and won't do. The CNA's are very di...

Hey MBARN08 I sent you a pm.

I guess I should mention that ALL of my shifts were cancelled in a 2 week period. I was told that the census would be projected low until July. I was also told that as an orientee, my shifts would not be cancelled, but that information was not accura...

I am one of the Georgia graduates of Excelsior affected by the new legislation ( Ga BON not licensing EC grads) and I began applying to neighboring states hospitals. I based my searches on the information I found in the various forums here for South ...

Wow! it amazes me the negative things people have to say about New Orleans, but will take the opportunity to work in the city. Crackheads abound not just in New Orleans but through out the country. I take offense as a true New Orleanian. Maybe ya'll ...

Please refer to the information posted at the top of this forum regarding Excelsior, as the previous ruling by the GaBON has changed and yes we are now eligible for licensure as of 12/22/08. You can also locate the info on the Sec of State website, o...

I too researched the information pertaining to licensure by endorsement and the application specifically states that any applicant that doesn't meet the 500 hours or 3 months of RN practice for compensation MUST complete a Georgia Board of Nursing Re...

I am just so happy and relieved that this journey is finally over! I took NLCEX RN on yesterday and it stopped at 75 questions. I was so confused and felt almost 100% sure I failed (don't know why). I had 3-4 SATA, 0 math, several pharm, delegation, ...

Actually this is not correct information. You do not have to complete the CPNE for this, and your dedication as a distance learner is an example of your learning abilities and committment to your nursing eduation. I have done exactly as you are attem...

Thank you to everyone. I wish all of the future test takers much success. I am so happy my name was on the BON website 25 hours after my exam; I am still waiting for my license in the mail since the BON was closed a few days for the holidays. I am ...

i am not a foreign graduate and i see there is a post above by one of the mods with a link for you to check out. sorry but i can't answer your questions. i know the anxiety you may be expereincing worrying. good luck!

I am so sorry to hear this, but take strength in knowing that this is not the last time that you can take the exam. I suggest that you take some time off and regroup. Don't focus on not passing but what you are going to do differently next time to pa...

I completed the Hurst online review and passed my NCLEX RN exam as of today (tested yesterday w/ 75 q's). Hurst is entertaining and informative. It does give you info to focus on review of systems and the high points to hit with study for NCLEX; you ...

I took the Hurst Review online, and used Saunders 4th edition book and disk. I also used the Saunders NCLEX RN review flashcards box of a 1000 NCLEX questions. I studied the rationales of the questions I got right/wrong. Both were instrumental in my ...

I completly understand I was physically sick to my stomach all last night and this am, and actually cried many tears! Now that the waiting is over I can focus on getting the new grad dream job.

Sue, have you gotten your results? Good luck vibes! What state are you in?

I took my boards for Minnesota and I was quite surprised that the results were posted PASSED! I was so nervous and knew that it was 24 hours later (I tested at 1pm). Now I feel so good about all that I have endured to get to this point in my life. T...

I didn't make any assumptions. I asked directly from assistant deans and the GNA representatives because I wanted to have the most accurate and updated information. I wanted to talk to the people on the front lines. I realize that this is very frustr...

Whether or not specific to Excelsior, the nursing students of Excelsior must still comply as students from traditional programs are required to comply. The point being that the preceptership must be done.

There are several states that require precepted clinicals for Excelsior nursing students prior to being able to obtain licensure in that particular state. A few of those states are Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky and Washington. Yes, it is up to ...

I understood the post clearly, however the information posted in still incorrect and nonfactual. I once again called Excelsior and spoke with an assistant dean, not an advisor, and no specific information/details regarding the proposed compromise has...