NC Girl BSN

NC Girl BSN

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  1. Help me choose which job to take

    NC Girl BSN replied to kimmyj74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Umm, I guess I would pick #1 for the

  2. Do I really hate nursing?????

    NC Girl BSN replied to litebrightgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Get your RN and work in a hospital with less patients. I can't say that the job will be easier but it is definetly a different pace. I worked in LTC and got burned out. Its like that in all of them....

  3. looking for an area in NC between the beach and Fort Bragg!

    NC Girl BSN replied to Amy Donovan's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    You can move to Fayetteville and drive 1.5 hrs to the beach in Wilmington

  4. Passed CPNE today!!

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

    Congratulations! job well

  5. Dropped lvn/lpn student needs help to complete diploma

    NC Girl BSN replied to ohsulof4321's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry about your situation but you have to go back and complete your LPN. There are no online or test out based schools that I know of that can help your situation. You need the clinical experience....

  6. Lifespan 1, Yay I passed

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

    Congratulations!

  7. help!!!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to nursingforever35's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats! so happy for

  8. LVN instead in distance learning - would love some advice!

    NC Girl BSN replied to bsn2b2013's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If your planning to go back to CA then I don't think I would try EC. You are gambling on your career. Getting your NP after EC will depend on the school you go to. I live in NC and have talked to...

  9. Warning about The College Network and your personal information

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

    Are you kidding me??? I can't believe they are stalking you. Its all true. They present themselves like they are a College when they are NOT! I have heard too many people tell me how they are going to...

  10. Got into Excelsior!

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

    You can't do Excelsior unless your are a LPN, Paramedic, MD, Midwife, Respiratory Therapist or Completed 50% of a traditional RN program. Its a program that is designed for people with previous...

  11. Got into Excelsior!

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

    From what I have seen. If a state decides not to accept the school and you are already enrolled, they usually will have a cut off date for you to be finished. Call your local BON and see if they...

  12. Excelsior microbiology-lisa arends

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

    EC has text books that they recommend to help past their test. Their is also a content guide that you can download or get mailed to you that is about 40-50 pages that tells you what chapter to read...

  13. Eligible for FCCA. What is next? Please, help.

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

    They will email you and tell your that you can take the FCCA. You call them and pay for it. It takes a couple of days to get to your home by FedX. They will give you a prepaid return envelope to send...

  14. Got into Excelsior!

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

    Liz, I highly recommend that you pay your $75 and get your transcripts evaluated through EC first before starting at the CC classes. EC will tell you what classes you need to take to complete their...

  15. is it possible

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

    Oh and the CPNE is not impossible to pass. Read your studyguide. Practice your critical elements and labs. I also recommend attending a workshop and control your nerves.There are so many resources out...

  16. is it possible

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

    ((Hugs)). Don't second guess about Excelsior. There are several on this board that has graduated from the program including myself.(Feb 2009). I failed HD2 and Transitions. Those test are difficult if...

  17. One last exam standing in my way!

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

    Congratulations!!!

  18. Got into Excelsior!

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

    I highly recommend paying the $75 admission fee and getting your transcripts evaluated. Once you get that done, EC tells you everything you need to take. You can take all the prerequiste before...

  19. Got into Excelsior!

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

    Yep I think so. Never heard of case where someone didn't. When you pay the $895 enrollment fee, your in the nursing

  20. Please advise me nurses!

    NC Girl BSN replied to ejones962's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Go to the NCBON and see who has the highest NCLEX pass rate. Also check out the clinical sites and see are the close to you and the types of facilities they are. Also find out the lowest C grade that...

  21. Just got my unofficial review!

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

    It depends. Everyone is different. Just make sure you know all the things in the content guide before you take

  22. Add me to the statistics of failing HDLS 2

    NC Girl BSN replied to Lisa1980's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hang in there. I was part of the statistics too but I passed the second time and now I am a RN. You will get past this!

  23. Need advice/thoughts from Single Moms, Experienced Nurses and New Grads...Help!

    NC Girl BSN replied to nickynoodles's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry to say but I think your living in a fantasy world if you go into nursing thinking that your gonna find a job fresh out of school working school hours and off on weekends and holidays. Its not...

  24. Was suspended but reinstated - should I resign?

    NC Girl BSN replied to doglover45's topic in General Nursing

    Can you give any specifics regarding the incident. Its difficult to believe that could not tell you what you did wrong. At any rate, I would look for another job. Then put in your two week

  25. Past CPNE testers

    NC Girl BSN replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It can be used. It actually would be good for someone with COPD