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  1. May sound Repetative but...

    zimsaint replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Sue2006 Just to let you know if either you or your husband is attending or attended Excelsior College, you will no longer be able to be licensed in

  2. New, and have a question!

    zimsaint replied to exsnohs's topic in General Nursing

    It really does take about 3 years to complete an ADN nursing program because you have about a year worth of general education classes to complete. Also keep in mind that you must make at least a B in...

  3. Nurse manager requests a change in my documentation

    zimsaint replied to mommy#1nurse#2's topic in General Nursing

    It is sad to say that this is a common occurence in nursing. I too would not change ANYTHING. Make a photocopy of your ocumentation if you can to keep for your records. Keep in mind you may be fired...

  4. Should be excited...just depressed.

    zimsaint replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    GaNurse, is South Carolina an option for you. My husband and I are driving to Greenville Friday to check out the city. He has relatives that live there and say the opportunities abound. In addition...

  5. Should be excited...just depressed.

    zimsaint replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    GaNurse31763, go ahead and complete your CPNE application if you can. It will put itself on hold with the long wait time that has to lapse for a date. A friend of my just completed hers a couple of...

  6. Leaving Thursday For Syracuse

    zimsaint replied to treeriver1966's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Treeriver I did my CPNE in Syracuse at St Joseph and University Hospitals (PEDS). The staff at St Joseph were SUPER. Extremely nice and helpful. The CA was also awesome, her name was Debbie G. She was...

  7. My CPNE Experience

    zimsaint replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey Sue, I am seriously considering relocating to New York before the year is up. My half brothers and sisters are in Linden, East Orange and Newark NJ. They tell me that it is only about 45 minutes...

  8. My CPNE Experience

    zimsaint replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations Sue , we know how difficult that exam can be.Now on to the NCLEX: Study fast.......you don't want the BON to change the rules before you can get licensed...:chuckle:chuckle.....LOL....

  9. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    zimsaint replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Formyfly had a very good point. When my application was rejected by the GBON, I was told that it was because we lacked the clinical practice hours in Maternal Infant and Mental Health Nursing. Some...

  10. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    zimsaint replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    OK Guys.......We really need to send letters to the individual responsible for penning the bill in the first place; that would be House Representative Sharon Cooper from the 41st district. She is from...

  11. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    zimsaint replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Good News.. (of sorts). I spoke with the GBON Legal Consultant who advised me when GBON denied my endorsement application. She stated that it was because Excelsior did not offer students any Mental...

  12. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    zimsaint replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    When I started this thread and told everyone of my experience I think it offended a lot of people. Most people stated that what I said was not true. I decided to just sit back and wait for the chips...

  13. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    zimsaint replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I am not going to discuss this issue anymore since it seems to rub so many people the wrong way. But as the saying goes "don't shoot the messenger." I have consulted legal counsel and I will allow him...

  14. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    zimsaint replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    GradyRN I don't recall telling you anything of my application for GA License....since April???? I know this is very disappointing news for all to hear. Even me, but I have no reason to lie about what...

  15. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    zimsaint replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank You all for the responses especially Huffman, I needed that swift kick in the butt:). To clarify a few things, I knew GA did not let us take the NCLEX. But they stated that they would endorse...

  16. LPN Supervisor Over RNs.???

    zimsaint posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was recently offered a job where as an RN, I will have to report to an LPN. She will be my supervisor, but they are expecting me to sign off on documents that she can't because of her position. I...

  17. Thats It!! Im Calling The State!!

    zimsaint posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in this long term care facility that really needs to be closed down. I find it very hard to believe that it is even still opened. The DON and Administrator have an attitude of tolerance for...

  18. I Need Job Leads Please!!

    zimsaint posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone tell me a good place to find a job in Minneapolis/St. Paul area? I am a new grad RN (ADN) but I have been an LPN for over 12 years. I currently live out of state but will be moving to MN...

  19. LPN Supervisor Over RNs.???

    zimsaint replied to zimsaint's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the advice that you guys gave me. I too don't think this is about superiority or bruised ego; it is definitely not an LPN vs RN intelligence or capability debate. I think given the fact...

  20. Define Nursing in 3 words

    zimsaint replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    I AM

  21. Frustrated New Grad

    zimsaint replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    Did you do Excelsior or some other distant learning program? And yea I think it would be best to take your board first. I know you want to do hospitals, but it is more important just to get RN...

  22. Frustrated New Grad

    zimsaint replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    There are plenty of ADN RN jobs in Atlanta, GA. Are you able to relocate? And what about the previous poster recommendation to work in a nursing home. I would think that since the current company you...

  23. Indian Nurses to Solve Nursing "Shortage"

    zimsaint replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is just a ploy for "Big Business" hospitals to drive down the wages of nurses. It is as simple as supply and demand. Once the kings of capitalism flood out the market with foreign nurses...

  24. Need to Vent

    zimsaint replied to nurse555's topic in General Nursing

    I am going through the same thing at a LTC facility that I work. I just became an RN and the LPN managers are intimidated. They are going behind my back telling lies to my manager to get me...

  25. Which are the best and worth Nursing schools in GA?

    zimsaint replied to khuship's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am not sure why one would pay so much for an RN degree. Although Emory is a very good school it does not increase your chances of getting employment. In fact Emory Health System has so many RN job...