madisent

Has anybody heard of Distance Learning Systems. I received a flyer in the mail today about an accellerated RN program. I live in Texas. Just wanted to get some feedback. Thanks.... Tammy

Hey Guys, I am in the same boat. I am half way through the program. I had to go through Excelsior because I did not pass the Exit Hesi with a 850 I had a 838 so i could not get my ADN degree going through a traditional school. I will write my representives. Will I not be able to get my RN degree through excelsior if this bill does not pass or take the NCLEX in Texas? Please explain. Madisent

i am an lvn new to hh. i was burnt out from dialysis. i was offered a full time salary job for 43k. weekdays 8-5, no evenings or weekends unless wound care is required. holidays off if pt have been seen earlier that week or another day. 25-30 pt a week. on call every 4 weeks. most calls can be handled over the phone. insurance is offered, cell phone, gas card provided. no 401k no supp. insurance. 2 weeks vacation, 2 sick days and 2 personal days. company is small, travel is not far 10-25 mile radius. you make your own schedule just as long as you see your assigned pts some time that week. i would appreciate any help. thanks...

I applied in late December. Finally starting in Feb. with the training. It takes a while to get the ok from higher up.

Marci, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your classmate/friend. I know she would have not wanted for you to give up on your dreams of being a nurse. So please continue on for you and in her memory. God Bless, Tammy

i live in houston. thanks for your reply.

does anyone know how much a new lvn-lpn in psych make an hour? thanks for the info. tammy from texas

welcome to the website !! everyone helps each other out. were all in it together. i am hoping to be done with all test by may! thanks for your help!!! tammy from texas

how did you study for the test?

congrats!!!! :cheers:

i will be there.

thanks ladies for your help!!!! your are the best! txspadequeen are you going to lynn's workshop in houston? tammy from texas

first of all, you all have been so encouraging to each other and i am so glad to find this website. i am new to excelsior and i have my first test on safety next week. i have been using the free excelsior study guide and i plan to buy the review test and i bought a study guide from ebay. my question is ---is it neccessary to buy the books for any of the test? also, i am trying to plan out what test to take after the safety test. are some tests harder than ohers? i would appreciate your advice? thank you. sincerely, tammy from texas

thanks for letting us know. keep us posted... i hope the 2nd day is better for you... tammy from texas

I am also in the same boat. Passed all nursing classes. But could not pass the HESI exit exam that was required to receive my ADN degree-- needed an 850 made an 838. I am now going through Excelsior.