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  1. Anybody In Oakland

    mobileLPN replied to topscot's topic in California Nursing

    It's probably Summit or Alta bates. It depends on what unit you work on. I know nurses who work med-surg and ICU at both places and love it. I also have a friend who worked one shift in the ER at...

  2. The NCLEX day!!!!!!!!!! EEEEPPPP!

    mobileLPN replied to ECUstressing's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine this morning at 0800. The BON had issued an RN license by noon!!! Check your boards website, I was anticipating a few days wait (or the unofficial pay-for-results after 48 hours), so I am...

  3. San Francisco nursing

    mobileLPN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in California Nursing

    Just do it now!! SF is magic. I was able to make ends meet here on an LVN (that's LPN in the rest of the world) salary, with a very nice studio apartment. Now that I'm a new grad RN, it's even...

  4. Volunteer Nurses Needed for Hurricane Emergency!

    mobileLPN replied to glascow's topic in General Nursing

    Eric, not a dig at all, we posted at the same time, I didn't even see yours till mine came up. I'm just frustrated from years of post disaster "we're here to helps" Your post is right on target...

  5. Volunteer Nurses Needed for Hurricane Emergency!

    mobileLPN replied to glascow's topic in General Nursing

    So... the Red Cross is to blame because they ask you to attend an orientation before sending you to a disaster area, and that they ask you to wait your turn with the other 1/2 million spontaneous...

  6. Volunteer Nurses Needed for Hurricane Emergency!

    mobileLPN replied to glascow's topic in General Nursing

    As a 15 year vet of Disaster relief ops with several organizations, I have some points you might consider. License issues are handled by exceptions built into most states Nurse Practice Acts...

  7. New LPNs going to EC....why not?

    mobileLPN replied to luv4nursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You and I are in agreement on the need for LPNs to have experience before attending EC. What I don't understand is why CA didn't just do what WA, KS, and OK have done and require some precepted...

  8. What LPN courses does EC accept?

    mobileLPN replied to copnlpn2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    NLNAC accredits nursing programs only. They do not accredit a college for gen ed requirements like Human Development and Anatomy and Physiology. The agencies that accredit colleges for these classes...

  9. What LPN courses does EC accept?

    mobileLPN replied to copnlpn2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Because these classes were at a vo-tech, even a great one, they will be lumped together under "LPN Training" which will let you skip NC-2. They are not college classes unless one of the local...

  10. New LPNs going to EC....why not?

    mobileLPN replied to luv4nursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You are smart to consider all these things. Several times during my EC studies, I wished I had attended a traditional program. This was especially true during the CPNE. Old fashioned clinicals would...

  11. New LPNs going to EC....why not?

    mobileLPN replied to luv4nursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Where are these hospitals? Name them. Did you hear this from them, or from some of the "Califorrnia EC students that have no nursing experience or knowledge but have passed the required exams"? I...

  12. Trouble getting job

    mobileLPN replied to Kashlee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just finished Excelsior last month. I already have several offers. One recruiter was like "Oh wow, you're pretty hardcore to do that program". Just be aware that not all states recognize excelsior....

  13. Excelsior college - moving to California

    mobileLPN replied to sunflowerrn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Remember, you can always work at VA, IHS, USPHS, and US military facilities. Cali has many of all of these. The BRN has no authority over these federal facilities. The contracts for the military...

  14. EC Background check

    mobileLPN replied to bjsmi27's topic in Online Distance Learning

    EC itself doesn't do background checks. They do advise students that have criminal convictions that they may not be eligible to take the NCLEX. You should call your state board of nursing and ask...

  15. No jobs in Portland,OR area?

    mobileLPN replied to FirefighterDoug's topic in General Nursing

    All the other major hospitals in Portland need nurses. Read the article in the Oregonian from a few weeeks ago. It discussed how Salmon Creek has attracted thousands of applicants because of its...

  16. Do any of you work 10 hour shifts?

    mobileLPN replied to JHUBRAIN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a facility where we did 1o hour shifts, four days a week. It worked great. It provided overlapping coverage during the busiest hours, and was a good compromise between "working all...

  17. Any Excelsior Grads from Illinois?

    mobileLPN replied to dannyw's topic in Online Distance Learning

    While people who post on this board can tell you their personal experiences, you MUST call the Board of Nursing yourself to find out the current law. Last I heard, Illinois does NOT recognize...

  18. Recent Excelsior grad needs to move to California

    mobileLPN replied to LadyMadonna's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Actually, Excelsior posted notices both on it's website and in its printed materials that they did not encourage anyone interested in practicing nursing in California to enroll. The problem is with...

  19. got my cpne date!

    mobileLPN replied to missnurse01's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Best of luck on the CPNE. Are you done with all your gen ed requirements? When did you apply? I'm still waiting on my date, but it's only been 3 1/2

  20. Should patients be allowed to refuse LPNs and CNAs?

    mobileLPN replied to flashpoint's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know what healthcare world you practice in, but very rarely, does the patient "pay the bill". Federal state and local government, along with insurance companies pay the vast majority of...

  21. Anybody considered legal action against BONs for non-recognition?

    mobileLPN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Doesn't apply to me as I enrolled prior to the CA cutoff date and would sooner die than live in Kansas. Has anybody ever considered filing suit against a BON for not recognizing an EC education?...

  22. Kansas Petition

    mobileLPN replied to MidwifeMom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Keep it up Jamie009! Lots of us are with you. Do whatever it takes to PERSONALLY attend that meeting March 16th. Do your homework. Don't rely on a petition. Get an attorney to attend with you. Get...

  23. Excelsior?

    mobileLPN replied to charleybarley's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think you're confused. It's not a class, it's a test. Much like CLEP or AP exams. You study for the exam using either the textbooks they recommend or other appropriate sources, then you pay the...

  24. Got any funny acronyms at your ER???

    mobileLPN replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    TMB= Too Many Birthdays Some pts need referrals to the Follow Up Care Unit (FUC-U) DX: Hypovicodinemia. They aren't frequent flyers anymore, they're "Experienced consumers of healthcare services"....

  25. Best CPNE Sites

    mobileLPN replied to jessthelvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just took my final NC exam on 24 january. I too am ready to sign up for the CPNE. I haven't gotten the packet in the mail yet (It's only been 3 days, can you tell I'm excited). I'm in the SF Bay...