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    advice needed

    ivanh3 replied to phillydez's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well said. When (not if) you decide to move on and and get a BSN/MSN later your GPA will be important in terms of scholarships and acceptance into other programs. Also note: there seems to be a...
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    CPNE Notes From An EC grad

    ivanh3 replied to ivanh3's topic in Excelsior College

    No problem, hope it helps. What I need to do is get a copy of the current CPNE guide, rules, and nursing dx book so I can update my
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    At dinner out, I am chastised for drinking before work by manager -- help?

    ivanh3 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    At this level II trauma center where I worked as a paramedic we kept a 12 pack of Samuel Adams beer in the pharmacy fridge for ETOH withdrawal patients. I was a nursing student at the time and broke...
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    RN to MSN vs. "the old fasioned way"

    ivanh3 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    i think that depends on what kind of rn you are. nursing is so diversified. there are plenty of areas where the patient care (if there is any) will not translate into/toward advanced practice. many...
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    RN to MSN vs. "the old fasioned way"

    ivanh3 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    actually i just posted some of this info in another thread, but i went for the adn to msn (i am in the graduate phase at graceland). my program allowed me to complete the bsn portion in 1 year (i...
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    Totally online FNP program: no campus orientation

    ivanh3 replied to MERCEDES674's topic in Post Graduate Students

    it's funny about many of these masters programs now. even the brick and mortar programs are requiring less and less campus time. some are only for introductions and taking test. another interesting...
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    Need help from an experienced Grad on Ethical Dilemma

    ivanh3 replied to mlee9985's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know, ummm, asking others for your topic in an ethics class...? I am seriously kidding...I just couldn't resist...
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    excelsior college and writing

    ivanh3 replied to charlesfonyanho's topic in Online Distance Learning

    that would be really strange, and quite honestly...lame. one of the biggest benefits of furthering your education (in nursing or otherwise) is to improve your writing and communication skills. i'm in...
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    Fretting over CPNE already

    ivanh3 replied to Baloney Amputation's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i know several ec grads that have graduated and done great things. the reality is however many employers want to see something on the resume to make up for what they feel that ec doesn't provide (that...
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    Question about Grids?

    ivanh3 replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Click on the link in my signature and it will take you to a guide I posted that discusses how to set up a grid along with a picture of one.
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    excelsior grads

    ivanh3 replied to laronda134's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Then, I would do a few things. First study for and get all of your AHA stuff: CPR, ACLS, even PALS. I recommend get your AHA instructor certs if you can. At least for CPR. ACLS, PALS, and instructor...
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    Nsg Diagnosis in CPNE study guide

    ivanh3 replied to shawnnarae's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am an EC grad and what I did was work backwards: When you are looking at your kardex/assignments and are setting up your grid, look at the actual task you will be doing. Pick a few of the key task...
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    excelsior grads

    ivanh3 replied to laronda134's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ron134, first a couple of questions: 1) What were you before? (LPN, EMT, paramedic) 2) Where did you work before (ambulance, ER tech, nursing home, hospital) 3) What area do you want to work in? Let's...
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    At dinner out, I am chastised for drinking before work by manager -- help?

    ivanh3 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    That makes perfect sense to me. I did not think that would be the case. Thanks for setting the record straight!
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    Online Study

    ivanh3 replied to boohoo's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I attend Graceland and love it. It is expensive (485/hr for graduate level courses) The biggest thing about distant MSN/FNP programs is you have to find your own clinical sites. This can be very...
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    At dinner out, I am chastised for drinking before work by manager -- help?

    ivanh3 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    You mention that you are a 44 y/o mother. That is exactly why should have known not to drink any amount of alcohol right before a shift. Period. I don't care what they do in the UK, Europe, or where...
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    Law enforcement to nursing

    ivanh3 replied to Fox1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wish I had not let my POST certification lapse. I would love to do some part time/reserve shifts. When I first left the job (the money was just too low) they let me stay part time while I worked as...
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    Advice for firefighter, paramedic, soon to be RN

    ivanh3 replied to streptococcus's topic in Men in Nursing

    One big advantage you have though is that while all of the background in the hospital might be unfamiliar your patient care should be fairly solid (my wife started less than 10 IVs during her...
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    I took the Excelsior CPNE Workshop

    ivanh3 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took the CPNE workshop by Excelsior and I loved it. I learned much, but more important it was nice to see other HUMAN beings sweating like me. I am not saying I wouldn't have passed, but it sure...
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    Another Excelsior question for IL residents

    ivanh3 replied to erchick85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am an Excelsior grad and former Illinois resident. In fact I got my paramedic training at the Chicago Fire Academy. I am a fan of Excelsior but it takes a high amount of self discipline, the final...
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    Passed CPNE at Grady

    ivanh3 replied to gradyrn2b08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats! I graduated from Excelsior in 05 and my first job was at Grady in the MICU and I moonlighted in the ED. I also worked for Grady EMS. If I may make a suggestion. When you take your nclex, do...
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    Advice for firefighter, paramedic, soon to be RN

    ivanh3 replied to streptococcus's topic in Men in Nursing

    Congrats on doing so well on the modules. Something to consider would be to take the Excelsior workshop. I did and it was very helpful. Also, if you would like shoot me an email and I can send you...
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    Law enforcement to nursing

    ivanh3 replied to Fox1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am a former police officer and now a adult/pediatric/neonatal ICU RN. I am also a paramedic. I miss being on the job in a way, but I have way better flexibility, portability, job security, and...
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    Advice for firefighter, paramedic, soon to be RN

    ivanh3 replied to streptococcus's topic in Men in Nursing

    David, I am an RN that went through Excelsior. From reading your post it sounds like you have not started the program (or perhaps have just started). In any case, you have not finished. Having said...
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    Physician assistants

    ivanh3 replied to wembley1's topic in International Nursing

    i am np student in the us and here is some info similar to what i have posted elsewhere on this site: in the states i work with pas and nps quite often. i am in my first year of my masters for np ....