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    Excelsior Grads - Do You Think Online Nursing Is In Jeopardy? What State Are You In?

    ivanh3 replied to beginning's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When I was a paramedic tech in Colorado (which also quit accepting EC new grads BTW) I was told by my dept director that they would not hire any EC grads (there were 2 EC students working for her at...
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    Is it only a matter of time?

    ivanh3 replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You make a good point and there are many that would agree with you. I certainly wouldn't want anyone to be forced into a BSN. I firmly believe that all current RNs should be able to stay put if that...
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    Need Excelsior CPNE Advice Please!!!

    ivanh3 replied to JAndrew's topic in Excelsior College

    I have a short guide with an example grid and the method I used to develop my own mnemonics (I highly recommend that you come up with your own). You can find it by following the link below or in my...
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    CPNE Notes From An EC grad

    ivanh3 replied to ivanh3's topic in Excelsior College

    Some of my mnemonics throw people off because I don't use real words. I just found that the words people were coming up with, although very clever, just left too many steps out. It really only took me...
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    Nsg Diagnosis in CPNE study guide

    ivanh3 replied to shawnnarae's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Toby4, The study guide I used provided all of the areas of care (AOC) and each critical element for the AOC. Now here's the thing: some of these critical elements have steps of their own that are not...
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    GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    ivanh3 replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    This may have been posted already. I have searched but can't find it: is there an actual time or schedule for the Sept 17/18 thing? I would very much like to go for support or even to speak out. I...
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    Is it only a matter of time?

    ivanh3 replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It could be geography. I have found that more and more traditional brick/mortar schools are moving to hybrid online classes with limited campus visits and putting the onus of finding local preceptors...
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    Is it only a matter of time?

    ivanh3 replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good points. I don't however suggest that the CPNE should become lax. I suggest that the CPNE should be eliminated entirely and a system for clinical rotation(s) be put in place. I will admit that EC...
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    GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    ivanh3 replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I actually didn't know about the second part concerning the CA board trying to work with EC to figure something out. I think this is relevant. As a GA resident with several friends (all who will make...
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    Is it only a matter of time?

    ivanh3 replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I hear you, but a couple of points. It is rarely correct to use absolute terms. Not all boards are like this or like that, they are all different from each other, some more so than others. Second, if...
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    Nsg Diagnosis in CPNE study guide

    ivanh3 replied to shawnnarae's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Toby4, correct. Bottom line: make sure that all of the interventions that you list on your care plans are items on your critical elements list. In other words by doing all of your critical elements...
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    Is it only a matter of time?

    ivanh3 replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    And when I graduated GA wasn't an issue and so it was no problem for me. But now for those currently enrolled it is a problem. I have several friends at work who this will affect. I'll bet they don't...
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    Excelsior Grads - Do You Think Online Nursing Is In Jeopardy? What State Are You In?

    ivanh3 replied to beginning's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Serenity67, I can completely empathize with you. In all of this mess, my biggest regret was my "critical thinking" that I should pursue an associates degree because "its faster" and "I can always go...
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    Excelsior Grads - Do You Think Online Nursing Is In Jeopardy? What State Are You In?

    ivanh3 replied to beginning's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't see any problem with a bill that allows for foreign trained nurses to come here easier. As the bill states they must be properly trained. Either we have a nursing shortage or we don't. I...
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    Is it only a matter of time?

    ivanh3 replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Most of the states that have EC stipulations have options for EC grads to enter their states through reciprocity and evidence of clinical practice. The time requirements vary anywhere from months to 2...
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    Is it only a matter of time?

    ivanh3 replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am afraid I have to agree with you. I went w/ EC, but looking back, I was really taking a big chance. There are just too many chances (expensive ones at that) to fail. All to just find out you...
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    A few questions about Excelsior

    ivanh3 replied to momto2beauties's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have a 21 month old and I understand what you are feeling. I would still go the traditional route. A year will go by fast...super fast, and then you would have your BSN and your kids will have their...
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    A few questions about Excelsior

    ivanh3 replied to momto2beauties's topic in Online Distance Learning

    EC is definitely not a shortcut. If you are truly only a year away then you should consider that you will put in a lot of time to finish EC and maybe not even pass the CPNE (people who normally take...
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    RN-BSN: How many hours is too many?

    ivanh3 replied to allthingsbright's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Not to put any pressure on your spouse, but that was very factorial for me. When I started back for my BSN I pretty much jumped in full time (12+ hours), stats and all (I am no math wiz). I work full...
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    Is Excelsior RN-to-BSN acceptable for Florida credits as RN Bachelors degree

    ivanh3 replied to baldee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Not sure what you are asking. Where is your associates/diploma from? How much time do you have as an RN outside the state of
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    Reasons Why YOU Won't Join A Union

    ivanh3 replied to SBinGA's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    http://www.aafp.org/afp/20060415/1374.html first things first. i am not pro union, more on that in a bit. why would you say i feel as if i don't deserve to be heard? that is a very ill informed,...
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    Nsg Diagnosis in CPNE study guide

    ivanh3 replied to shawnnarae's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I hear you guys in the sense of what would be the optimal nursing dx. But don't forget that in the unique situaiton of the CPNE. I had to pick a dx before I actually saw the patient. I would...
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    Nsg Diagnosis in CPNE study guide

    ivanh3 replied to shawnnarae's topic in Online Distance Learning

    “The primary function of the respiratory system is to remove CO2 and provide O2…For these functions to be carried out properly there must be adequate provision of fresh air for delivery of O2 and...
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    Nsg Diagnosis in CPNE study guide

    ivanh3 replied to shawnnarae's topic in Online Distance Learning

    With all due respect, I do not agree. Impaired gas exchange can be caused by anything that interferes with the process of diffusion (“Nursing Diagnosis”, 2007). These causes can be numerous....
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    Nsg Diagnosis in CPNE study guide

    ivanh3 replied to shawnnarae's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The answer is yes you can. In my CPNE I was given the areas of care (AOC) of respiratory assessment and oxygen management for a pneumonia patient. One of the components of respiratory assessment is to...