NC Girl BSN

NC Girl BSN

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  1. I can't believe this is happening!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to ALORE1913's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am so sorry. I really hope that everything works out for the best. Excelsior will always be there. Take care of the MIL first. I will be praying for your strength and her road to

  2. Which publishing company?

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

    If you wait till after July 1,2009 to enroll, you can get a great discount on enrollment and 4 exams. Good Luck to you and I would not buy the 700 a yr access from Istudy. Save that money for the EC...

  3. Thinging about Enrolling at Excelsior, Wait till July 1st.

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

    Smiley, thanks for clearing that up because I had a feeling that just didn't sound right. I could tell the guy was not 100% clear because I kept asking him what about the other 4 exams and I guess he...

  4. Which publishing company?

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

    i forgot about www.istudysmart.com. ec does endorse them. try one module and see how it

  5. Which publishing company?

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

    Don't do it! Go to ebay and buy the college network books for a fraction of the cost. That what I did. I got 5 modules for $160 and sold them back for about $240.Just type in "college network" and...

  6. CPNE dosage calculations

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

    I have attached a file below that I used. Hope this helps! Practice

  7. Im a new LPN with a lot of questions pls help.

    NC Girl BSN replied to Power22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I never worked at LTC and they gave a calculation test for preemployment. I am kinda shocked that they would not let you use a calculator. Even at the hospital, they gave us 3 tries to pass the test...

  8. I really need your help with these guys!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to Superlost1984's topic in General Nursing

    I would say A and C. The reason for A. I use to work in a Nursing home and when the patients came back from the hospital, 7 out of 10 times, the patient came back with MRSA and a stage 1 or 2....

  9. How long do you think it will take?

    NC Girl BSN replied to gma85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just remember that LTC has its challenges. Know that its not gonna be easy in the beginning but it does get better once you learn the residents and the

  10. Hospital, LTC, or Both

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

    If you are planning on going back to school and getting your RN in the near future, I think you should keep the job at the hospital and work PRN at the nursing home when you want. Are you going to be...

  11. CPNE sites w/o pediatrics?

    NC Girl BSN replied to podmates7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The CPNE journals on the EPN on Excelsiors

  12. CPNE sites w/o pediatrics?

    NC Girl BSN replied to podmates7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Faxton St. Lukes in Utica New York has a low risk of peds. They take peds but don't have them that often. When I went in Dec 08. I had an adult substitute. If you read alot of the journal about utica,...

  13. I failed again, I'm done!

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

    ((Hugs)) to you Lisa. Please don't give up. I also failed 2 exams HD2 and Transitions. I was very disappointed when I failed my second exam but I was determined to get through it and make it to the...

  14. How did you like excelsior?

    NC Girl BSN replied to kc9772's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I :redbeathe EC!!!! I graduated Feb 20,2009. I was a LPN for 2 months when I started the program and finished within a year. Its a tough program that requires dedication. The CPNE is tough but if you...

  15. One year ago today ...

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

    Yay!! What great milestones!!! I can truckin ahead myself but I am giving my husband the spotlight now. Hes getting his master in Education. How many more classes do you need to finish the BSN? Will...

  16. Guess who is a new GN?

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

    :ancong!: You did it!!!! Now

  17. I just got accepted to EC

    NC Girl BSN replied to smiley2030's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Fundamentals of Nursing : The Art and Science of Nursing Care - With CD Author:Taylor, Carol / Lillis, Carol / LeMone, Priscilla / Lynn, PamelaEdition/Copyright:6TH 08Publisher:Lippincott-Raven...

  18. Nursing Shortage

    NC Girl BSN replied to ruthere04976's topic in General Nursing

    i think that you will be okay in ltc until a hospital job opens up. hopefully in the near future when your no longer considered a new grad, you will have no problems getting a job in a hospital. i am...

  19. How many of you graduated from a Nursing program that was NOT NLNAC accreditated?

    NC Girl BSN replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful. Make sure that the prerequites that your taking will transfer to an ADN program. I have seen private LPN schools that will teach you prerequites 5 weeks at a time to get the LPN. When...

  20. How Many Of You LPNs Decided To Go a Step Further Into RN??

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

    I went to LPN school because I was denied into a ADN program. I completed the program know that I was going to immediately enroll in Excelsior college RN program. Graduated 12 months after enrolling...

  21. CPNE Excelsior Wound Needed

    NC Girl BSN replied to Hooked on ER's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do yourself a favor and buy the REAL wound from the EC. It will be the same one when you go take the

  22. I just got accepted to EC

    NC Girl BSN replied to smiley2030's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That whole GBON is a touchy situation. Right now they are going case by case. I know that if you were not a LPN, they are requiring people to have so many hours in various specialties. I would call...

  23. I just got accepted to EC

    NC Girl BSN replied to smiley2030's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No, if you have completed all the prerequisites then all you need to do is the nursing

  24. I just got accepted to EC

    NC Girl BSN replied to smiley2030's topic in Online Distance Learning

  25. My Introduction

    NC Girl BSN replied to Hoping2BeStudent2010's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    If you made A or B's in that community college it may be worth mentioning. Most schools just give you credit for the course and not the grade. You will establish your GPA the first semester at