Spazzy Nurse RN

I've seen "private" workshops mentioned in a few posts and was wondering what the heck these are? Are they former students putting them on, through publishing companies, or what??? How long are they? And how much do they cost?

I live in the eastern burbs. I've always lived in MN and for a few years in northwestern WI. The winters get to me after a while, but do like living here. I don't have anything to compare it to. :) I'm an RN, splitting my part time hours between two ...

I had always thought that there were mostly 1 yr LPN programs until I met a few different people who got their 2 yr LPN degrees all from different schools and now it seems like there are more 2 yr programs than there are 1. Anyone know how many of ea...

Getting your CNA is the best way to kick off your nursing career, in my opinion. Good for you for doing it!! You will gain so much knowledge and many parts of your nursing clinicals will be a breeze after having CNA experience. I second that!

Wow, I'm so sorry that things just can't be simple for you guys. I am glad that you are happy with the care you are receiving at the Mayo though. Imagine the horrible frustration if you were not. You, your son and the rest of your family hang in the...

That's where I got my LPN.

I was just curious about these "private" workshops, not the ones put on by EC or the publishing companies. It is my understanding that they are put on by former students? I had just never heard of this before and was wondering who these people are an...

Re: your #4 question---- if there is something that is a tough call and you just don't know the answer to (like the question you posed) you can always ask the primary nurse what they have been doing. I had a situation like this where I was unable to ...

I have always said that a person has not really had a JOB until they have worked as a CNA. That's a job. It's such a very, very important job with skills that you will use for the rest of your life should you enter the healthcare field. It's not alwa...

:yeahthat: I went with them and am sorry that I did. PM me for details.

I went to a workshop put on by EC prior to my CPNE and I was VERY glad that I did. I thought it was money very well spent. Like medicrnohio, it calmed my nerves. I went when I was 98% ready to do my CPNE and the workshop helped me to get that last 2...

I'm so sorry it was a rough weekend for you. I've been there so I understand completely. You know exactly what you did wrong and you will not do those things again. You have come so far and worked SO hard---- please don't give up. You can do it. Yo...

Ditto. I know several other people in other states who it has worked out real well for as well. Good luck! :)

CNA = certified nursing assistant (or certified nurse's aide) ADN = associate degree in nursing I have my ADN and I am an RN. Would people who have a 2 year LPN degree also say that they have their ADN? (Sorry to answer your post with another questi...

Just remember, it was College Network who told you your courses will transfer, NOT EC. As you probably know, CN is in NO WAY affiliated with EC. EC has the final say in the matter of courses which will transfer. CN can give you somewhat of an idea, b...

I love seeing stuff trickle down to new students! :) Just keep in mind that things may have changed since those were written. I know there have been a few changes since I did my grid and mnemonics. Get this..... a couple years back I gave my grid to...

go barb!go barb!go barb! you can blow this thing out of the water, barb!! you've worked hard and you so deserve to pass! my mind will be in madison this weekend!! by the way, at the end when you pass, you'll get to write a little message in a book....

You're right--- they're not. But that is also why they work. You get a broad outline and by making it very detailed you are studying. You'll get used to them. :) Best of luck on your exam!!

Glad I'm done and don't have to be confused about all of this. I think my CPNE prep killed off a few brain cells. :wink2:

I got my CNA years back through a LTC facility. It was in WI, but I have seen advertisements in the Cities for similar. Maybe do some calling around to LTC facilities?

Like you, I started out as an LPN and I was working in mental health. For the last year and a half I have been doing MI/CD as an RN and it's quite a bit different than straight MI in my opinion. I think to be able to stay in it for the long haul you ...

So the gen eds are now actual courses? They used to be content guides and an exam, like the NCs. No wonder they're so expensive. And I second the CLEP suggestion for the courses that do have CLEPs available. Easier and cheaper.

Wow, that's too bad. They're losing out on students choosing to test with community and tech. colleges if EC's exams are that expensive.

Trustar, I am so glad you decided not to go with a 3rd party. I am yet another one who made that mistake, only to end up not using the materials and using only the EC content guide. Movinup, the gen. ed. exams through EC are the same as the NC exams...

It's not official now? They used to call that an official transcript review, where they would tell you the exact courses you need to take and then apply the money you paid for the transcript review towards your enrollment.