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  1. Scholarship award

    BerryHappy replied to spreadlove's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ummmm, I've gotten 2 disbursements from EC Presidential Scholarship. Both in the same year! One was in April last year of $350 then another I think in November for $500. They have been GREAT to

  2. CPNE Workshop Advice

    BerryHappy replied to fsumom60's topic in Online Distance Learning

    ME TOO!!! ME TOO!!! My name is Nicole and I am coming from Miami! I am staying at the recommended hotel, and arrive late Thursday night! Let's say

  3. Wait, wait...is it REALLY 529 pages??!!!

    BerryHappy replied to BerryHappy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks everybody! I found a Staples coupon online, took it & the flash drive to Staples, had it B&W printed with 3 hole punch for about $39.00. If I had tried to print it at home my old lil...

  4. Friends cheating.. what to do?

    BerryHappy replied to ajeanpants's topic in General Students

    My two cents is to observe, but keep your mouth shut. It all comes out eventually. Cheating on one test in nursing school may not fail you, but it will catch up to you. Nursing school education all...

  5. Finally here! FCCA/CPNE....

    BerryHappy posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, I have finally arrived at that delicious spot between finishng my last EC exam, and registering for my FCCA & CPNE. Aaah, it feels LOVELY to be here! A bit of clarity for anyone close...

  6. CPNE Workshop Advice

    BerryHappy replied to fsumom60's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am going to Sherri Taylor's workshop in Atlanta next month. I thoroughly reviewed her website and am very impressed by what I saw. I agree that she has not attended Excelsior, however SHE HAS BEEN...

  7. Go for LPN or RN?

    BerryHappy replied to pgray1229's topic in LPN to RN

    Do the LPN if you need to work sooner than later, are older not younger, have LOTS of personal responsibilities (family, bills, kids, etc), and have more busy time then free time. Also, it can be...

  8. Excelsior website error?

    BerryHappy posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi everybody! I am trying to download and open the Exam Content Guide for Lifespan 3 but I keep getting a "Forbidden" error message! I tried on a different computer and keep getting the same result....

  9. Please help me, I'm in trouble.

    BerryHappy replied to ShellyRn1117's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! You've gotten so much great advice that we are ALL learning from your mistake! The only difference between you and the millions of other nurses in this country is it just happened to be YOU...

  10. Finally ready to talk about my CPNE experience 3/25/2011

    BerryHappy replied to MissingMyErica's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm reading hunny so keep them

  11. Finally ready to talk about my CPNE experience 3/25/2011

    BerryHappy replied to MissingMyErica's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing! Congrats woman! Relax now, and let the good feeling soak it! You did it! Veni, vidi,

  12. Excelsior website error?

    BerryHappy replied to BerryHappy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't worry MsPC! I already sent her a copy! I was happy to be able to help someone the way you helped

  13. How is it like to work in LTC facility?

    BerryHappy replied to chillin4me's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is HARD to work in a LTC! I am currently a LPN (studying for my cpne) and have a love/hate relationship with my facility. The experience you gain is immeasurable! From basics like learning...

  14. Excelsior website error?

    BerryHappy replied to BerryHappy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Uggggh...I have a Mac and have already updated my Safari and my Firefox to versions not supported by Excelsior...I LOVE Mac's but OMG sometimes they are a pain! Anyway one of our "Allnurses" sister...

  15. Excelsior website error?

    BerryHappy replied to BerryHappy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks everybody! I'll keep working on

  16. clepping sociology

    BerryHappy replied to k9kabs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yup I CLEP'd it. It was cheap, easy to sign up for, and it was given via computer at my local community college. That's the good news. The bad news is that it was REALLY HARD! I for sure did not...

  17. Excelsior questions?

    BerryHappy replied to hemillek's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well you are off to a GREAT start! I needed quite a few more pre-req's and I am now only two exams from the BIG ONE with EC, so you should be fine. You can have your schools send EC your transcripts,...

  18. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

    BerryHappy replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for posting about Aspen! I am going to visit their site

  19. Passed LS2

    BerryHappy replied to ~KelRN~'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    ME TOO! ME TOO! ME TOO! I had my appointment at 10 and was finished by 11:30! YaY us! Now that being said to everyone else STUDY MENTAL HEALTH!!!! I was waaay underprepared for the mental health...

  20. What are other options for LPN to RN (ADN) besides College network & RUE?

    BerryHappy replied to Carolhays$'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    College Network & Rue ARE NOT LEARNING INSTITUTIONS!!! They are just "study assistants" that aid you in your quest to get your RN through EXCELSIOR. Excelsior is a real brick and mortar school in...

  21. My Pearsonvue is booked through April 13 :( and I am almost done with LS2

    BerryHappy replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yup! Check EVERY day, multiple times per day! People cancel ALL the time and you will be able to sneak in an appointment sooner than you

  22. Considering leaving nursing b/c of low job market for new grads

    BerryHappy replied to keepitrealnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How new of a grad are you? If you have NO experience, have you considered corrections it's not for everyone but they are usually hiring. Have you tried a "Tech" job (basically a cna at a hospital)...

  23. Hospice...my calling???

    BerryHappy posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I recently had a case that proved to me I have found my calling. Pt was a young MD. Hubby was a MD. Both were physician instructors! I was SCARED TO DEATH of making a mistake. Pt really should...

  24. Have You Ever Refused to Go Into a Terrible Neighborhood?

    BerryHappy replied to westieluv's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I haven't turned one down yet, but I have come pretty close. I would not hesitate to keep on driving if I felt the neighborhood was extremely dangerous. I have however, insisted that a pt be put "in...

  25. Do all hospice patients now have IV's?

    BerryHappy replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yup, I am in South FL and our agency's "PREFER" their nurses to be IV certified. I work Hospice and at a LTC facility and see that sometimes Hospice will put their pts on IV fluids if the pt family...