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  1. Is it customary to give clinical instructor's gifts at the end of a rotation?

    lizmatt posted a topic in General Students

    My rotation is about to end and my classmates want to all chip in to give our instructor a gift - this just seemed really odd to me. Is this normal? The nurses on our unit have been AMAZING and we...

  2. RN and Occupational Therapist?

    lizmatt posted a topic in General Nursing

    This may be a silly question, but I was wondering if there might be some place that having an RN and being an occupational therapist might make sense. I am starting nursing school this fall and...

  3. Childcare for 12 hour overnight shifts

    lizmatt posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I just have a question for those parents who work overnight shifts as I am about to accept a aide job that has this. My plan is to have a babysitter come and spend the night on the one night...

  4. LPN Student with offer to work as a PRn in Ohio

    lizmatt replied to Ric31's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it says anywhere in the post that she wants to work as an LPN PRN. I think it might be PRN as a tech or student nurse - but the original post is not super clear as the position is...

  5. Question about practice exams

    lizmatt posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    So I finally enrolled and want to take a few of the practice exams before I start studying just to get an idea of where I am before I start studying for the exam. So, with the practice exams at what...

  6. Moving on to another program

    lizmatt replied to Nursing Student 09's topic in General Nursing

    How far were you in the program? If you have at least 50 percent of clinical done and live in a state that accepts it you could try excelsior. I failed in my last semester of bsn program this past...

  7. Missed my clinical day

    lizmatt replied to kikwon89's topic in General Students

    My problem in the morning is realizing why it is so important to wake up - so I make a personal recording on my cell phone alarm (in addition to an extra loud alarm clock). I usually name my clinical...

  8. Completely online ASN degree that I found.,

    lizmatt replied to CRTtoRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I doubt any state will allow students to sit for Nclex without a clinical component. The wording on the website is fishy too. I just did a live chat session asking about clinical portion the answer...

  9. Funding for EC

    lizmatt replied to momofqc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you have not enrolled yet, come july there will be package pricing for enrollment, practice exams, nursing exams, fcca, graduation fee for 1550 for the first year - and it can be split into as many...

  10. Excelsior - getting credit for nursing courses

    lizmatt posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know this has been asked before - but I spoke with someone at EC today about getting credit for nursing courses. The process: the syllabus must be submitted from the course at least 80% of the...

  11. Which publishing company?

    lizmatt posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ok, so I know plenty of people have passed and did well without using any of the publishing company materials. I think I might want to use one because I think I may need some extra direction - and I...

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

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

    https://www.excelsior.edu/Excelsior_College/Financial_Aid_and_Costs/Fees_and_Tuition/Associate_Degree_Nursing_Fee_Options/Associate_Degree_Nursing_Fee_Option_Year_Two this page explains what happens...

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

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

    Thank you so much for posting the link - I still have a little trouble navigating the EC site. OMG - this is like the best thing ever - you can even do a payment plan & retake exams if necessary...

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

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

    What about practice tests? Can more than 4 be included? Even 4 is a great deal - just

  15. Which publishing company?

    lizmatt replied to lizmatt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you for all your replies - I think I just got nervous, because I have a lot going on right now and am afraid of failing - but we keep forging ahead if that happens. I think I will look and see...

  16. Question about school supplies

    lizmatt replied to larien37's topic in General Students

    As far as the stethoscope is concerned it really depends on the person. I am unable to hear well with some of the cheaper ones. I first had a Littmann Classic II SE - that I really liked, but during...

  17. ACCEPTED TO EC!!!!

    lizmatt replied to albertng's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So, how long did it take for you to get it and did it come in the mail or was available first on the website? I am getting really antsy and I want to move forward. They got my transcripts on the...

  18. clinicals?

    lizmatt replied to skandy's topic in General Nursing

    Also, I think it is important to mention all of the paperwork or "preplanning" that can sometimes add stress to nursing students. I think that was one of the most difficult things for me as far as...

  19. Some Excelsior questions

    lizmatt posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello, I have spent the last 2 hours searching this site to find these answers, but i did not find specifically what I need to know.(though I did learn a lot - thanks!) Ok short story - in school for...

  20. Some Excelsior questions

    lizmatt replied to lizmatt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you for your help! I will get started on the first

  21. Got kicked out of an RN program don't know what to do

    lizmatt replied to courageandcare's topic in General Students

    I too was just dismissed from my program one week before graduation - when I got a C- in Med Surg. It really sucks all the time and money that has been spent on this. Monday I am sending my...

  22. Senior? Maybe...Maybe not... VENT

    lizmatt replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Students

    Ugh, I really feel for you - I failed nursing school today too. It was my last Med Surg class. Was supposed to graduate next weekend. I already failed a class and waited out the year to repeat and...

  23. Kaplan Diagnostic Test

    lizmatt replied to sapphire123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    are you getting around the same on the question trainers? I just finished Kaplan last week and our instructor said that - if you are getting 65% consistently and have answered 90% of Qbank and done...

  24. I don't think my DON likes me very well

    lizmatt replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have you checked sittercity.com or care.com? Babysitters provide profiles and I believe they also provide some background checks. They do charge a fee to be a member, but you can view who is...

  25. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    lizmatt replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    yeah, sorry - took it personally because of personal stress. seriously sorry - keep the venting coming. It is usually entertaining when I am not so