DeLynn

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  1. OR interview questions

    DeLynn posted a topic in Operating Room

    I have an interview for the OR coming up. I'm a RN and currently work on a med-surg floor, and bid on a full time w/call position within the same hospital. I was wondering what types of questions...

  2. Should I become a nurse???

    DeLynn replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Even though I was pretty sure I wanted to be a nurse I didn't "feel it deep within my soul". I was very nervous about it, and questioned myself over and over again before school started. As with...

  3. CPNE Workshop

    DeLynn replied to nberry255's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did Chancellor's in Indiana, I highly recommend it. All six from that week passed. And they let you take the course over if you do fail for free. I don't know if I would have passed w/o taking...

  4. The end of my first year is all most here!

    DeLynn posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well i've gotten to the end of my first year as an RN!!!:balloons: I worked on a med/surg floor, i've learned a lot, i've cried a lot, i've loved many of my patients, and some not so much. But I'm...

  5. MEd surg OR tele

    DeLynn replied to WinksRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How long do I have to wait until I get my ACLS? Is there a time

  6. 8 hr shifts vs. 12 hr shift

    DeLynn replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work two 12's and two 8's mostly day shifts. The 8's seem to fly by, but I don't mind the 12's so much because you usually keep the same group of patients, maybe pick up one or two new ones, so...

  7. Anyone here go from LPN/LVN to RN and if so, how?

    DeLynn replied to DelanaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad I did the Exclesior program because I was able to begin right away. With the traditional route I would have to get all my prereq's done before I could even apply to a program. My employer...

  8. Anyone here go from LPN/LVN to RN and if so, how?

    DeLynn replied to DelanaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Started with Excelsior right after LPN graduation. Took 2 years to complete, I had 2 years LPN under my belt when I finished with RN program. Absolutely no problems getting hired with this...

  9. RN to patient ratios

    DeLynn replied to RN007's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've only been a RN for 5 months, so I don't know if it's just me or my floor, but i'm feeling like I have too many pt's to take care of. Here's the stats: Med/Surg/Tele floor 3-11 shift 5-6pt's per...

  10. When can I apply?

    DeLynn posted a topic in Travel

    I'm looking to start an assignment this winter, how soon do I start applying to agencies? How long does the whole process take before your assigned? Also, I had 1 year on a Med-surg floor as an LPN...

  11. Admissions at end of shift

    DeLynn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last night I worked the 3-11 shift. I received an ED admission on the floor at about 5 minutes to 11. I had only found out about the admission about 1/2 hour before, so before he came I got the room...

  12. Cpne

    DeLynn replied to 2jds's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, I passed the CPNE in January. I didn't have any repeats in the lab or pt care. I posted my story on the Excelsior website. But here's some things that helped me. Memorize the Critical elements in...

  13. How long should this take?

    DeLynn replied to michelle-new-lpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated with my LPN December 2003. I worked full time, I'm married w/no children and I graduated from Excelsior March 2006. I had to get most of my prereqs except the 7 general credits. I just...

  14. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    DeLynn replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just graduated from Excelsior in March. Pros: NO clinicals, I was working at a Hospital med/surg floor that had students, one day they would come in to work as an LPN and get paid, the next day they...

  15. interview next week

    DeLynn posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm a new Grad and I have an interview for a med/surg floor next week. I did work on a med/surg floor for a year as an LPN. I was wondering what questions I should ask on the interview. I know I...

  16. What is excelsior?

    DeLynn replied to selulion's topic in LPN to RN

    Excelsior is a distance school, but it is not done online (they do offer some online classes which are expensive and they are all general ed classes) you actually study on your own using their free...

  17. Which workshop?

    DeLynn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm trying to decide which workshop to attend. I've heard good things about Chancellor's and CHE. But I wonder if I should go directly with Excelsior's since they are the ones testing. Any info...

  18. LVN Pay in your Area???

    DeLynn replied to Anjewels's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I make $17 weekdays $18 weekend working for an Agency (mostly LTC) in central NY. I have 1 1/2 years experience. When I worked in the hospital I made $13.50 with 20% shift diff for

  19. Excelsior college

    DeLynn replied to Betty555's topic in Excelsior College

    I graduated from LPN school in december 2003. I only had 7 college credits I was able to apply towards the RN degree. I started out really slow, just one class or test at a time. But as I got...

  20. LPN Pay?

    DeLynn replied to mississippi_lpn's topic in New York Nursing

    I work in a Syracuse Hospital and they start LPN's out at $12.47 with a 20% shift diff for eve/ nights and weekends. And after 6 months you can become med-certified for $1 more. But I think they are...

  21. Chancellor's LPN to RN study guides

    DeLynn replied to xmasbabe's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I used Chancellor's for NC5 which I now have on sale at Ebay. I liked the study guide, but they do have a little bit of useless info, but it's easy to pick out and glance over. I passed with just...

  22. 'RUE Education' online RN degree???

    DeLynn replied to wildetag's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior is not an on-line program. You study on your own and then test-out for credit. You do not have to do the traditional "clinicals" because you already have your LPN license. I didn't not go...

  23. Need ONLINE R.N. program-NOT BSN

    DeLynn replied to California-O.T.'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    Where did you come up with the figure of $5,000 per semester for Excelsior? Except for the enrollment fee, cpne, and yearly student fee you only pay per exam. I figure the whole thing (including...

  24. Med-surg vs. LTC (new LPN needs advice!)

    DeLynn replied to michelle-new-lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm also a new LPN and going for my RN thru Excelsior. I work the 11-7 shift on a med/surg floor at a Hospital. I've learned a lot in the 6 months I've been there, and I really think it will help me...

  25. Info On Lpn To Rn

    DeLynn replied to proudmommielpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior's web address is