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  1. comfortable clogs for clinicals???

    I wear nothing but Dansko clogs. Open back is usually frowned on in most programs so as many others have pointed out, be sure before you by as any good nursing shoe is an investment. I prefer the...
  2. Done with all the NC tests!!!

    Way to go, your on the downside now! You must be so relieved. Can't
  3. I passed the CPNE!!!!

    You, Spazzy, Chris ever think of starting your own CPNE prep class? If you do let me know, I want in!!! :) Still waiting to here from EC but it's only been little over a week since I sent the app....
  4. I could spend hours on this site if I had the time. I really appreciate the time and humor :rotfl: Great links as
  5. Chris-the-girl-at-lucas!

    :balloons: :balloons: WAY TO GO! :balloons:
  6. Radiology or surg techs out there?

    Not sure how it is in your state but in PA you do not need to have your RT to learn and work U/S. I went the route of RT because I was misinformed. Could have gone straight to U/S school and saved...
  7. Radiology or surg techs out there?

    Not sure how it is in your state but in PA you do not need to have your RT to learn and work U/S. I went the route of RT because I was misinformed. Could have gone straight to U/S school and saved...
  8. Well, the waiting is over . . .

    Way to
  9. Well, the waiting is over . . .

    Way to
  10. I Passed!!! I Passed!!! I Passed!!! I Passed!!!!

    An earthquake, what a hoot. Was this before, during or after? No question about your doing this. Congrats
  11. Excelsior Pass Rate?

    I agree Chris, totally. Way too often someone asks a question about EC or other distance ed programs and before you know it, a few individuals jump on the opportunity to turn the question into a...
  12. Excelsior Pass Rate?

    I for one am glad although I have seen this pattern before so I won't be surprised when the little "sqauk and run" bug rears it's ugly little head
  13. Excelsior Pass Rate?

    WELL STATED! Too many "experts" wailing their yaps but have no first hand knowledge of subject. Thanks to you Chris,lgflamini, & Spazzy, whoHAVE attended EC and KNOW first hand what you are...
  14. FINALLY - I took NC1. . . .

    Yes, thanks! I did find Lisa's notes along with a slue of great
  15. I passed the CPNE!!!!

    :balloons: I am so happy for
  16. online for 1st nursing degree

    A great deal depends on the individual. Online programs require self motivation in many many ways. Each program is suited to individuals with different circumstances. I will say this. I don't know...
  17. deaconess scrubs

    I also just returned from my clinical validation and I also did not have white polo shirts. I was also told I had to have a long, doctor style lab coat which was not true. For the hospital here,...
  18. Univ. of Phoenix Grades

    My experience with UOP is it was no easier nor more difficult than traditional classroom. The difference was the shortness of each course that caused me to work differently. I worked about 1/2 - 1...
  19. Can anyone tell me

    Did you ask the admissions
  20. We're almost there!

    OK here's to all of us who are about to wrap up another semester of distance learning. (And to anyone else who may be going at a different pace). Only a few weeks to go and personally, I can't...
  21. We're almost there!

    I have another semester b/4 I finish current program and then, its full speed ahead with EC. Thinking of taking the micro over the summer with my last clinical rotation to get it of the way. My goal...
  22. We're almost there!

    I have another semester b/4 I finish current program and then, its full speed ahead with EC. Thinking of taking the micro over the summer with my last clinical rotation to get it of the way. My goal...
  23. We're almost there!

    That is awesome! All of you are very inspiring to those of us who are still in the early stages of this journey. Good luck with 6 although you probably don't need it. When are you planning to take...
  24. We're almost there!

    That is awesome! All of you are very inspiring to those of us who are still in the early stages of this journey. Good luck with 6 although you probably don't need it. When are you planning to take...
  25. We're almost there!

    I will be thinking of you. Want to hear all about your experience when you return. WOW May is so close you must be thrilled to be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, I know I will be. Best to...