NC Girl BSN

NC Girl BSN

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  1. How long for CPNE wait??

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

    My application was accepted July 9 and I waited for MPAC about 1.5 months with no word. Transfered to NPAC and got an immediate date for Sept 24-26. I declined and accepted Dec 5-7 in Utica NY. So...

  2. does anyone know an online college that has financial aid for LPN to RN

    NC Girl BSN replied to laa-te-dah,lpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Also Indiana State University LPN-BSN is legit. I don't know anyone who has graduated yet but there are some on here that are taking classes on line and doing clinical. Its take long to complete and...

  3. Meeting with the TCN Rep in the morning

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

    Also wanted to add. When you sign with TCN. You have to pay Pearson vue at least $200 to test plus you have to pay EC's exam fee. When you break down all the fee's. It cost roughly $800-900 per test...

  4. Life right now as a new grad has become my worst nightmare

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

    Where are you currently living? You story makes me feel so bad for you. I am sorry that you are going through this. If you live in California, I heard that its nearly impossible to get a job in that...

  5. TRANSITIONS

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

    Congrats! Transitions and HD2 were my hardest exams not to mentioned I failed them both the first time! On the bright side. I retook them and 60 days and passed! I am rooting for

  6. Excelsior... Health Diff. 2 aka, NC 5

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

    Keep studying until you feel your ready. I also failed this test the first time. If you think your ready before 120. EC will let you take it sooner. Definitions, Signs and symptoms, nursing...

  7. Got into Excelsior!

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

    You don't need every recommend book. Just get the Fundamentals, Peds, MEdsurg book and Maturnity book. All that other stuff is not necessary. Also try to get the previous edition for

  8. Got into Excelsior!

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

    Be careful. TCN cannot evaluate your transcripts. They are not authrorize to tell you what EC will accept. FYI you do not have to take Microbiology before you get into the nursing program. You can...

  9. Got into Excelsior!

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

    Their modules are just "ok". I used them as a resource. I bought the recommended text and bought EC practice test. I rushed through my test and completed them all in 6 months.(including 2 repeat...

  10. Passed HDLS3

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

    Congrats! Keep it

  11. Got into Excelsior!

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

    The CPNE is very doable. There are workshops out there that can help you prepare. I went to one and it helped.There are videos and The EPN Chat board on their website is priceless. You gotta take time...

  12. Meeting with the TCN Rep in the morning

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

    I hope you didn't sign. You can get in the ISU program with out TCN. They are overpriced publishing company. I would not entertain

  13. Got into Excelsior!

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

    Congrats! I found the program very flexible and I was able to do it while working! I graduated Feb 20th. I am now a RN. You will get their to. Just stay motivated and keep pushing

  14. I'm an RN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to TIN65RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! It all paid off in the

  15. Package Price Option question....Anyone?

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

    From what I understand. You can take the test again without any additional

  16. Excelsior College Grads in NC

    NC Girl BSN replied to gamedic31C's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I sent you a private

  17. Finally... I am a EC WA STATE state RN

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

    Congratulations! I am so happy that things worked

  18. Passed boards! Have several job offers, which one to take????

    NC Girl BSN replied to Tony1790123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would do option 1 & 2. Keep your foot in the door of option 1 in case #2 doesn't work out. Good Luck and

  19. Passed boards! Have several job offers, which one to take????

    NC Girl BSN replied to Tony1790123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I bet your not working in the hospital. LPN make what the CNA's in the hospital. That why I took a LPN job working in LTC for

  20. Don't know if this will help anyone, but . . .

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

    Congratulations fro surviving your 1 yr. I got 7 months to go! Are you going back to

  21. burn out in first yr

    NC Girl BSN replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel ya. I have been working 5 months and I am burned out on a busy Neuro floor. I can so relate with all the psych issues, restraints and being beat on. I am gonna tough it out because I am doing a...

  22. "She's a drug-seeker!"

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

    Wow 8 patients! Thats insane. I guess I should never complain about having 4-5 patients at night. Sounds like your doing a good job. hang in there. I deal with alot of people hooked on pain meds. I...

  23. Heartbroken

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

    Sorry it happened to you. It sucks that they told you that. Not sure if you can do anything since your director and HR told you, you were not gonna get it. Hang in there time will

  24. How long did Excelsior take you start to finish?

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

    It took me 1 year. I enrolled Dec 12, 2007 and finished the CPNE Dec 7,2008. I do want to tell you that finishing in 1-1.5 year is not the norm. It takes most people way longer than that because...

  25. This is where i am suppose to be,,,,,can u help?

    NC Girl BSN replied to Amberlynnandbaby06's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sue you are so correct. I was no where near making 30k as a CNA. I was making $12.50hr in NC and it was about 26k Gross and and I was a seasoned CNA for 15 years. Most of the new ones were making...