lizmatt

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 plan on bringing them something and I am very much ...

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 really want to be an RN, but I also think I would like ...

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 that the 24 hour daycare center is not open. The q...

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 stated as "a PRN" rather than describing the type of sc...

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 point are you comfortable taking the exam? I mea...

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 may, started excelsior and am now done 4 out of 8 o...

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 instructor by name and say something like "Profes...

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 I got was very short - like "yes there is" and the...

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 as 12 monthly payments. If it takes longer than ...

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 content must match the content of the EC exam A grade o...

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 always am more successful when I have a focused, o...

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 for year 2 Basically if at the end of year one: you...

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 (hopefully not - just saying though) & all of t...

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

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 what is available on ebay for each particular exam...

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 clinical it did grow legs. I then bought the 40$...

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 18th of May, but they say it should take 6 weeks. I ...

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 clinicals are concerned. Not the difficulty of work...

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 BSN - completed entire degree, except got C- in f...

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

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 transcripts to Excelsior. I am also meeting with an LPN p...

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 passed that one this past fall. It makes me so ang...

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 all 7 question trainers - those are the people who ...

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 available in your area and their credentials before paying...

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