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  1. NCLEX-RN Thursday

    opalmRN replied to tcdtx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We will be waiting to see you post, "I

  2. First Year Completed!

    opalmRN replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats to you. Lots of work that will pay off in the

  3. Deaconess college vs Excelsior college

    opalmRN replied to okarens's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ahhhh, shucks thanks. The picture is actually a year old he is now 95 lbs of fur, fun and mud carrying

  4. Happy New Year Students!

    opalmRN replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    He is the one person(?) who still likes me even when I'm in a lousy mood. That is defintely unconditional love. Nothing like a pet to make ya feel like a

  5. Applying for cath lab job, what should I study up on?

    opalmRN replied to Christi321's topic in Cardiac

    Hi ann h, Your administrators and hiring personnel must have felt this RN would be an asset to your facility. Kudos to you and your colleagues for working with her and helping her to become a fine...

  6. Deaconess college vs Excelsior college

    opalmRN replied to okarens's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What is it you would like to

  7. Happy New Year Students!

    opalmRN replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Right back at

  8. Brand New to Nursing : Where do I start?

    opalmRN replied to noahsmom06's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There are quite a few posts on this distance ed thread about online/distance RN programs. I would encourage you to do a search as there is a wealth of discussions. If you have specific questions I...

  9. Deaconess grad

    opalmRN replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes there is light at the end of the tunnel, just don't loose sight of it along the way. Good luck to

  10. Anyone attend Frontier School of Family Nursing

    opalmRN replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had posted a few weeks ago asking a similar question but didn't hear from anyone. I too have inquired about Frontier and I can only tell you what I've heard from others. Frontier has a long, long...

  11. Applying for cath lab job, what should I study up on?

    opalmRN replied to Christi321's topic in Cardiac

    Go for it Christi. The answer will always be no until you try. I have a friend who was also in your position and because of her assertiveness and willingness to spend extra time (of her own) to...

  12. Online Nursing School

    opalmRN replied to Cutiepie612's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There is a student who is on this BB from time to time who may be able to give you some guidance. I believe her spouse is also military. I believe her name is LTNurse. Try pm'ing her she would be a...

  13. Deaconess clinicals?

    opalmRN replied to carolyn2180's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Mona is right, calling the nursing education office at each facility is a great place to start. As for accomodations during validations, students make their own arrangements. Some students opted to...

  14. Deaconess clinicals?

    opalmRN replied to carolyn2180's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The clinical validationss (held in St. Louis) vary depending on whether you are an in-state or out-of-state student. If you are out of state plan on four days for each validation, typically a...

  15. How many work and go to school???

    opalmRN replied to johnson0424's topic in Post Graduate Students

    GOOD LORD, are they giving you some life credit for all of this? You are definitely an inspiration to

  16. lookin for an online micro course ?

    opalmRN replied to 1dreday's topic in Online Distance Learning

    ccconline has a 4 credit micro which is all online. Labs are conducted individually with lab reports submitted for grading. Tests are also online.

  17. Deaconess clinicals?

    opalmRN replied to carolyn2180's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Since the school has gone to trimesters I am not sure when the clinical rotations are scheduled. Your best bet would be to contact the school directly to be sure. In the past the clinicals were all...

  18. Deaconness Clinical Question

    opalmRN replied to KaraBear1121's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'll try to help you and I encourage you to call the school again as things change from semester to semester. Each clinical semester varies in time required in the clinical setting. The most is...

  19. Do You Feel "Hated on" By Trad students or grads?

    opalmRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    AMEN! So far I have not met a single person who graduated from an online nursing program who was not able to find a nursing position. Isn't that why we go to school in the first place? I agree,...

  20. Deaconess grad

    opalmRN replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Are you kidding, I told you I am staying in school until I am so old that my student loans will be paid out of my estate! :roll I'd have to continue to my PhD to be able to pay for them now, there's...

  21. What happened to the EC student who...

    opalmRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Went to take his/her CPNE only to find out it was cancelled due to Katrina? Sorry I can't remember this person's name but I was just wondering if they got a chance to take the CPNE and how they made...

  22. Do You Feel "Hated on" By Trad students or grads?

    opalmRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The bottom line is WE are graduating (some at the top of their class) and WE are passing the NCLEX and WE are securing nursing positions. I don't know what THEY are saying or doing nor would it...

  23. Online Nursing School

    opalmRN replied to Cutiepie612's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Actually, students can take the A&P through any school approved by Deaconess which includes a few online. This is true for all the none nursing courses as well. I met a fellow student who was one...

  24. Help Please!

    opalmRN replied to JessDawn84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    two programs i know of are deaconess college of nursing and excelsior college. both are acredited but are different in format. as was stated before check on your state requirements before deciding...

  25. Deaconess grad

    opalmRN replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations my friend, we made it!!!!! I too can't believe I graduated before they threw my butt in jail! It's good to have that behind me too. Are we really gonna do this again. LOL :roll...