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    Paramedic triage

    ivanh3 replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

    Karl, you make some good points. One major step for EMT education is the move by the National Registry to require EMT programs to be accredited by the NREMT. I believe this obligation has to be met by...
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    Paramedic triage

    ivanh3 replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

    What a very ignorant and offensive thing to say. Paramedics don't understand rationale? On what do you base this? Please tell me you have some inner, working knowledge of how paramedics are trained. I...
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    Kansas and Excelsior

    ivanh3 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ok, I am trying to get a handle on EC and Kansas. I have heard that those enrolled before a certain date or those having more than 1000 hours can come in by endorsement. I can not find this on the...
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    Kansas and Excelsior

    ivanh3 replied to ivanh3's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yeah, I just got back from a week long visit to Kansas. We are moving to Lawrence. This week I will begin the process of licensure in KS and MO. The goal is to move there as an NP, but I want to go...
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    Paramedic triage

    ivanh3 replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

    I find it very offensive that you think paramedics can't think outside of the box. Why would you say that? Based on your experiences as a nurse or paramedic? Every paramedic I know makes a living...
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    Kansas and Excelsior

    ivanh3 replied to ivanh3's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks, I went to that link and it seems that their link is broken because of some typos. It does clearly say that those with 1000 hours from other states can come in by endorsement. We shall
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    Anyone licensed in KS as an RN after graduating from Excelsior?

    ivanh3 replied to newberry2805's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I went to that link and now it does not take you anywhere. I am very likely moving to Kansas. I was enrolled in EC before 2005 (I graduated in 2005), and I have well over 1000 hours (aprox 5000...
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    Excelsior students/CPNE info

    ivanh3 replied to HAPPYNPROUD's topic in Online Distance Learning

    this is a neat thread if only for the fact the op was over 5 years ago. looking at the posting history of the op, this person went on to pass their final written ec test, pass the cpne, pass the...
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    ISU VS. Excelsior

    ivanh3 replied to nursemindy1204's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i think you should go to a traditional school or at least a school with a significant clinical component that covers the lifespan. i am not sure how much "pre desk job" experience you have, but being...
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    Who has an ASN to Nurse Practioner program?

    ivanh3 replied to Dr, RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    there are lots of options. just keep searching. some universities are online, and some are local brick/mortar. in my area there are two major programs that offer an adn to msn/fnp track. i am about 7...
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    Stickies

    ivanh3 replied to BBFRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Not to be a downer, but they do seem to have an awful lot of advertising here. I don't mind giving my opinion about 'em, but it might be poor taste to make a sticky. If TCN is helping to fund this...
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    GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    ivanh3 replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    You are right, this has been a great thread. Lots of good info here, and I think overall very constructive. In regards to your question, you might consider starting a new thread, but I will throw my...
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    Happy NCLEX thoughts for txspadequeen921!!

    ivanh3 replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    everything is in your favor: your husband, your children, your friends, your faith, your courage. you kicked the cpnes ass. do you hear me? kicked its ass. this is no big deal. pull yourself up, stand...
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    VENT!! Called off and labeled "No Call No Show" LOOONG...

    ivanh3 replied to so alive LPN's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital when someone is called off, the hospital still has a "grace" period where they can call you back in. It is not the same as being on call. I have heard of many hospitals having
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    Paramedic triage

    ivanh3 replied to klerrn's topic in Emergency

    Being both a paramedic and a RN I have mixed feelings about the triage position. Back in the day the two most experienced people in the ER were the charge nurse and triage nurse (often with a minimum...
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    Anyone have some tips about balancing life and school

    ivanh3 replied to Kimmipoo's topic in General Students

    I live and die by my organization. I religiously use two items: Google calendar and my syllabus. The key is to work ahead as much as possible. Don't wait until the last minute for anything. That...
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    FNP and National Guard

    ivanh3 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am wondering about FNPs and the National Guard. I am an FNP student (graduate Dec 09). I am thinking about the National Guard. I am prior service (US Army). So my questions are does the ARNG use...
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    GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    ivanh3 replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    That is not entirely right. It is not entirely wrong. Credits can transfer once you complete your degree. That is how many of us have moved on to BSN/MSN/doctorates. You are right in that you probably...
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    FNP and National Guard

    ivanh3 replied to ivanh3's topic in Government, Military

    If I were single, it wouldn't be as big an issue, but my wife would kill me if I were deployed overseas leaving her to work/raise a two year old. What I am primarily interested in is Katrina type...
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    GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    ivanh3 replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    let's start here. you might not have any ire. however, i do. i have ire when people suggest that ec is not on the up and up. that my hard work, my family's sacrifice, my degree, and my license are a...
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    Finding a preceptor

    ivanh3 replied to JazzyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    i would not limit myself to pnps. a pediatrician can have much to offer as well. plus, it is likely that you will be collaborating with a physician when you are done, and this can give you some...
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    Distance learning-DNP

    ivanh3 replied to LisaDNP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Online and distance courses can vary quite a bit in their delivery. As you have probably picked up on, many of the comments on this part of the board pertain to Excelsior College. EC is not really...
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    FNP and National Guard

    ivanh3 replied to ivanh3's topic in Government, Military

    I thought this was the government/military section. There is
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    got shouted at yesterday night

    ivanh3 replied to melz34's topic in General Nursing

    having been a paramedic and a police officer, i almost don't feel at home unless someone is yelling at me. having said that, i think it perfectly reasonable to set limits. 15 is young, but that is...
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    Clarifying CPNE pass rate...

    ivanh3 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Your logic is incorrect and here is why: "Lets say that there are only 100 people to take this test." That is the breakdown in your logic: there are more than 100 people taking this test. It is not...