BetterMeRN

BetterMeRN

Med/Surg Nurse, Homecare, Visiting Nurse

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  1. Passed Micro WOOHOOO!!!

    BetterMeRN replied to Medic04's topic in Online Distance Learning

    do you still have micro to take? are you considering taking a sit down class for this? i have to take micro, i'll probably be taking it when i wait for the

  2. Hi, have a few Q's about Excelsior

    BetterMeRN replied to k1207's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Fourth that! Take it from an LPN who wanted to do EC while in LPN school didn't happen. Studying for the Boards, plus orientation at a new job just have to handle all that first. I'm finally going...

  3. Just passed Essentials in Chronicity!!!!

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

    So happy for you...keep going I'm going to be right behind you. Oh can't wait. Good

  4. EC tests and the NCLEX

    BetterMeRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    OK, maybe it was mentioned before somewhere but are the EC exams scored like the NCLEX. For instance, do they throw some dummy questions ar you that aren't scored? Can it be determined that you pass...

  5. i just applied for excelsior

    BetterMeRN replied to nursingforever35's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No, I have a friend in your shoes, she's taking all the exams. Who knows they did say they'd review your transcripts keep your fingers crossed you could get

  6. anyone know of an online fundamentals class?

    BetterMeRN replied to Ambitiouz's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Call EC and find out, a local CC I was planning on going to wanted me to take this course they sent me to EC. I really don't think you have to be

  7. Excelsior practice test

    BetterMeRN replied to lvnandmomx3's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks guys for all the info on the practice exams, i didn't really think of taking one to know where you stand before studying and one right before testing. I will be purchasing my practice exams...

  8. St. Joseph's, Syracuse, NY---my CPNE test site---

    BetterMeRN replied to dessyrell's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats on getting your date, wishing you the best of luck. Hate it when people say they had a bad experience at a site, I kinda wanna ask, "so what did the others think". You can't really listen...

  9. can an LPN student take the CNA exam?

    BetterMeRN replied to VetTechingWasEasier's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes you can! In my program when the first three months was up we qualified for the CNA certificate. My school had to send it to the state (I think, I didn't take it) and you can start the process....

  10. Brand New Lpn Needs Help!!!

    BetterMeRN replied to msunknown's topic in New York Nursing

    Well a new grad here work at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn pay is good.....great for some, plus 1199 union. PM me for more

  11. Workshops for CPNE

    BetterMeRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm a little ahead of myself here but who will be taking one of those private workshops? Lunah, you've been a big inspiration to me, will you be doing EC's workshop or private? I've heard about...

  12. Getting Flack from "real nurses"

    BetterMeRN replied to Mcbrello's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't want anyone at my job to know what I'm doing I try to keep it to myself especially the people who have gained their RN the traditional way. The fact that Im an LPN many RN's (sorry to say)...

  13. Explain Excelsior to me........

    BetterMeRN replied to paper1225's topic in Online Distance Learning

    it can be a not-so-friendly place to call for info at the prospective student stage. I learned that too....They were not nice at that

  14. Passed EoNC Health Differences!

    BetterMeRN replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

    How did you find the test for Health Safety what did you use to study? I'm planning on testing next month for it and need some advice before I take the

  15. Explain Excelsior to me........

    BetterMeRN replied to paper1225's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior College (EC) is a distance learning college the bulk of the working is independent studying (your on your own). It's reserved now for professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses, Respiratory...

  16. Cant wait until I take Essentials in Chronicity

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

    NC girl, how was Health Safety? Did you find the guides helpful? How long did you study for it? I want to move on to Chronicity but not sure if I'm ready for Health

  17. LPN -> RN at Excelsior

    BetterMeRN replied to FutureRN718's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Did you say that you were an LPN already? If not the sooner you get into the LPN program finish up with that the sooner you can start EC's nursing tests. I plan on taking my first test in Jan and...

  18. A&P and Micociology at the same time?

    BetterMeRN replied to akanini's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Akanini, I'm planning on taking EoNC Health Safety next month, I'll purchase the study guides for Micro but I'll be studying for Micro when I get bored studying nursing stuff and I can even wait until...

  19. Going to Jails.....for LPN

    BetterMeRN posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hi all, I'm curious about working in a jail after passing my boards as a LPN. I heard that they pay very well and I would be able to work perdiem (going for the RN ASAP). Does anyone know about...

  20. Share why your current job sucks and what you hope will be different in nursing!

    BetterMeRN replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Before I became a nurse I worked in the same hospital I work now as a Unit Clerk...like a secretary. I worked in the ICU and saw so many different things, being able to see a doctor put a chest tube...

  21. traveling to NY

    BetterMeRN replied to NICUrn2B's topic in New York Nursing

    tried to send you a pm but your box was full. how are things

  22. LPN vs. RN programs

    BetterMeRN replied to FutureRN718's topic in New York Nursing

    I sent you a PM. I finished LPN school and got hired right away, I work in a hospital on a Med/Surg floor. The school is hard but it's doable, as long as you study and stay committed you'll do

  23. Micro = A!!

    BetterMeRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My God girl, do you fail at anything?

  24. I'm Hungry for more Nursing.....

    BetterMeRN replied to gt4everpn's topic in New York Nursing

    I heard that it will be in January, sometime after new years, maybe a week or two after. I'm sure if you want to get in by then you have lots of connections, it would not be a problem. I'll be off...

  25. I'm Hungry for more Nursing.....

    BetterMeRN replied to gt4everpn's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm pretty sure I know them or have seen them...they did say Brookdale is a family organization. It's true I have never seen a per diem LPN on staff...everything is pretty much full/part time. Wish...