SirJohnny

SirJohnny

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  1. excelsior grad working as RN in PA

    SirJohnny replied to Nurse-One's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi there: - I just completed the Excelsior College online LPN to RN program. - Pennsylvania had no problems accepting my Excelsior College degree. It took about 8 weeks from the time I...

  2. Philadelphia Area "New" RN: 30 applications rejected : When will my dream come true?

    SirJohnny replied to HelloNurse_RN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yeah ... it stinks. I was licensed in Rhode Island (but am a Pennsylvania resident) and thought when Rhode Island went compact two years ago that I would automatically be included in the compact...

  3. Philadelphia Area "New" RN: 30 applications rejected : When will my dream come true?

    SirJohnny replied to HelloNurse_RN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    All: - With respect to getting a compact license ... - You must be a resident of the compact member state in order to use that compact license in another state. For example, if a Pennsylvania (a...

  4. can employers find out where you've worked in the past through background checks?

    SirJohnny replied to dedicate's topic in General Nursing

    Employers don't even have to go through the background/credit check process. Any employer that paid Social Security (FICA) and/or Federal Income Tax on your behalf (W2 or 1099) is public record, and...

  5. Should I stay or should I go?

    SirJohnny replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there: - Why don't you try agency night shifts at Long Term Care facilities? This would give you a chance to work with more stable patients, and hopefully give you a chance to get...

  6. A question to new grads...how satisfied are you with your new salary ?

    SirJohnny replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    Pittsburgh, PA -- Start at

  7. CRNA - Hearing Issues

    SirJohnny posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    All: - Am wondering if any of the CRNA's out there have hearing issues, and what they did to overcome their hearing loss while in the surgical suite. - I am deaf in one ear, and when I did my...

  8. CRNA - Hearing Issues

    SirJohnny replied to SirJohnny's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi there: - Thanks for your reply. - I employ the same tactics on the nursing floors where I work. Just let everyone know that I have a hearing issue. It's quite obvious that something is...

  9. Pa bon -- how long before att

    SirJohnny posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi there: - I just graduated from RN school (Excelsior College) and sent my paperwork in to the PA Board of Nursing. Excelsior College also sent in official transcripts and the Verification of...

  10. UPMC - Employment Opportunities (question)

    SirJohnny posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    All: - I've been applying to various positions on the UPMC website the past three weeks. - Unfortunately, all of my applications have a status of "applied." - How long does it take UPMC to...

  11. UPMC - Employment Opportunities (question)

    SirJohnny replied to SirJohnny's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Kittyhawk: - While UPMC fooled around, I went ahead and accepted a position with a different hospital. My win ... their loss.

  12. nurse market in Pennsylvania

    SirJohnny replied to lilyli's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    With respect to the PA job market in two years ... your guess is as good as anyone elses. I think the bigger question is how the Obama Administration health-care package/reform is going to affect...

  13. Moved to PA -- Need FBI Fingerprint Checks (???)

    SirJohnny replied to SirJohnny's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    All: - What gets me ... is the PA BON doesn't mention anything about this on their website, at least not out in the open where you would stumble upon it. You'd think it would be right there...

  14. UPMC - Employment Opportunities (question)

    SirJohnny replied to SirJohnny's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    All: Thanks for the information. I figure I will just keep checking the application status.

  15. Moved to PA -- Need FBI Fingerprint Checks (???)

    SirJohnny replied to SirJohnny's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi there: - The past few days have been quite a learning experience. - Why doesn't the PA BON post this information on their website. - After talking with three separate LTC Agencies, I've...

  16. PA Boards

    SirJohnny replied to nursemedic1's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You could get initial licensure with MD, and then endorse into PA. ------------- I live in PA, but my school is in NY (Excelsior College). PA charges $100 for initial licensure and wants an "Education...

  17. Pa bon -- how long before att

    SirJohnny replied to SirJohnny's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi there: - Thanks for the information. - I sent my RN application packet in on Monday: 5/3/2010. - Would be nice to get this NCLEX-RN thing out of the way before Memorial Day.

  18. Question about Excelsior

    SirJohnny replied to zmealey's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Zach: - Under no circumstances should you use College Network. They are a publishing company, and are unrelated to Excelsior College. In addition, their study guides are not in-depth enough to...

  19. California - LPN/LVN BY ENDORSEMENT

    SirJohnny posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi there: - Can anyone tell me the procedure (what steps one must go through) in order to get an LPN/LVN licence by endorsement in California? - I am currently licensed in New York and...

  20. California - LPN/LVN BY ENDORSEMENT

    SirJohnny replied to SirJohnny's topic in California Nursing

    Cali: - Thanks for the information. I will call the California BON on Monday when I get back to NY (am currently doing agency work this weekend in RI). - FYI: For Rhode Island ... all I did was...

  21. California - LPN/LVN BY ENDORSEMENT

    SirJohnny replied to SirJohnny's topic in California Nursing

    Cali: - Does the LVN board grant temporary licenses -- or does one have to wait the 6 to 8 weeks? - What about fingerprint cards? I saw that fingerprint cards are required for RN licensure,...

  22. California - LPN/LVN BY ENDORSEMENT

    SirJohnny replied to SirJohnny's topic in California Nursing

    Tacylyn: Thanks for the reply. I tried the above site ... but they say one needs to "contact the board directly" with regards to information regarding LVN license by endorsement. I was hoping...

  23. Indiana State University ???

    SirJohnny replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's my frustration with this program. I keep getting the runaround with regards to which states will not license (by endorsement) an individual with an online degree from ISU. Also, I am getting...

  24. Indiana State University ???

    SirJohnny replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Online Distance Learning

    All: - I just received an e-mail from a Ms. Kim Cook (ISU College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services) that states the following: Although the LPN-BSN Distance Learning Program is not recognized...

  25. Indiana State University ???

    SirJohnny replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Will California let you work with an online degree from ISU? I heard that a degree from Excelsior is not valid for working as an RN in the State of California (as well as a few others)....