BetterMeRN

BetterMeRN

Med/Surg Nurse, Homecare, Visiting Nurse

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  1. Transition to RN

    BetterMeRN replied to BetterMeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well, I took only the Form A of the practice test did not score that hot....which I expected cause LPN school taught just a lil portion of this stuff. I figure I'll just get back to it, hey how do you...

  2. Essentials/Chronicity

    BetterMeRN replied to TiffanyRN!!'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    Very good, you passed. On to the next, so happy for you. Keep on

  3. Scared to take NC 1!

    BetterMeRN replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I feel like slapping you silly, because you sound like I did a couple weeks ago. I went on to the Pearsonvue website and thought about changing my date many times. Just do it, hate to sound like a...

  4. Currently Enrolled Excelsior Students

    BetterMeRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    In my place of work, nurses, doctors, social workers, case management, and a dietician all sit down and discuss all the patients everyday. This is what is call interdisciplinary rounds. I'm hoping...

  5. Essentials/Chronicity

    BetterMeRN replied to TiffanyRN!!'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck, can't wait to hear how you

  6. Currently Enrolled Excelsior Students

    BetterMeRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated from LPN school in May 07. Studying, working, waiting on the NYSBON, I finally took the boards in October 07. Sent my application to EC in November 07, also got a job then too. Just got...

  7. Health Safety....Results

    BetterMeRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have to be honest I didn't put that much studying into this as I should have. I thought I had this test (being an LPN) in reality, it got me. This test kicked my butt......BUT I got a "B". Thank...

  8. Health Safety....Results

    BetterMeRN replied to BetterMeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I thought it was going to be a breeze, there were alot of questions I wasn't too sure about, especially related to health (like Dunn, Travis). What did u use to study for Transition? I use...

  9. accredited?

    BetterMeRN replied to Roxy625's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks for clarifying this....approval vs.

  10. I did not pass....

    BetterMeRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    WAIT, I thought if you failed a test and retake it and pass, that grade replaces the failing grade. No, no I'm wrong, it's always the failing grade gets counted in the

  11. Concerned about Excelsior across the US!

    BetterMeRN replied to boyle80's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ditto that. But, I had a really good clinical experience in LPN school. But you know what, nothing compares to on the job

  12. Concerned about Excelsior across the US!

    BetterMeRN replied to boyle80's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I feel the same way, I feel a little lucky because I'm in the state of the college's origin. But, I really feel states are going to follow the wagon, especially because of the lack of clinical...

  13. I did not pass....

    BetterMeRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    After reading some of the notes for this test, I realized that it is based on FACTS. You really can't critical think FACTS, I'm really sorry to hear this. I know that you will regroup and try again,...

  14. LPN school in Brooklyn

    BetterMeRN replied to BetterMeRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Ok...so we've already established that they aren't accredited, but can one sit for the NCLEX (international). Not sure what people who studied abroad take, I THINK it's an NCLEX where if you are from...

  15. Exam Discount Code for EC ADN Students

    BetterMeRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow, thanks a bunch. I guess I can't go back and put the code in the exams already registered for

  16. Sociology CLEP Done!

    BetterMeRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Here we go again----is the I'm taller thing getting lame? Way to go girl you kick

  17. Transition to RN role (AKA NC7)

    BetterMeRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You are on a roll, wish you lots of

  18. LPN school in Brooklyn

    BetterMeRN replied to BetterMeRN's topic in New York Nursing

    The question is, did anyone graduate from this school and become a nurse? I want to know atleast one person who has graduated from this school and is now a working

  19. looking for a school

    BetterMeRN replied to BethT's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Not sure what kinds of schools you are talking about, be a little bit more specific. Are you talking of schools like Excelsior

  20. Lpn To Rn Degree's Online Help!

    BetterMeRN replied to orthopeadicnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Many of us here are getting our LPN-RN through Excelsior College. The College Network is a publishing company that is not endorsed by Excelsior College, nor is it a college. If you go through The...

  21. Expected Date of Graduation

    BetterMeRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    My union offers tuition reimbursement, in order for me to be reimbursed, I need to send them supporting documents about Excelsiors program....which includes: Letter of acceptance from EC indicating,...

  22. New Grads after 6 months: How do you feel?

    BetterMeRN replied to RNcDreams's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, I dreamt about work last night, actually it was a nightmare. I'm talking to my Nurse Educator tomorrow, I want off that

  23. Expected Date of Graduation

    BetterMeRN replied to BetterMeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks a bunch--- hope that'll work. Lunah, I paid over 13,000 for LPN with loans, tolls (out of state school) gas, and all the other things that goes along with being in school. I really need this...

  24. RUE education

    BetterMeRN replied to TitanicNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Forget them, go through Excelsior College yourself. Search through these threads and you'll see that they aren't necessary. To think, they almost got me, spent almost ten bucks sending them faxed...

  25. Soooooo much reading!

    BetterMeRN replied to spooky64's topic in Online Distance Learning

    txs....your right if you are already a nurse, which i believe you are. i started out reading the fundamentals book at page 1, felt like i was getting nowhere. i took the practice exam form a scored a...