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  1. I think I may hate my job! what to do?

    I know how you feel. After 2 years, I finally said that it for me. I now work for agencies only. Best of all, I have the flexability that I want and need. I would definately stick is out for at...
  2. I'm sure this question has come up plenty of times. So I was thinking that we could come together and create a list, and then maybe the moderator can make it a sticky (if there isn't one already). I...
  3. Hi everyone, Hope everyone and their families are doing well. I just needed some advice...again:clown: I was wondering I should purchase studygroup101 notes instead of Lisa's notes since I'm under...
  4. Hi everyone, so I am enrolled now and I just received my Direct Loans statement. Because I withdrawl from a previous class, it dropped me down below part-time status. :redlight: I need to know what...
  5. Currently Enrolled Excelsior Students

    Hi, I enrolled about 2 wks ago and can't believe how fast that check was cashed.:chuckle I just received my guide for the first test (safety) and I'm waiting for my FON book to arrive. Glad to be a...
  6. Just Got My CPNE Date for Albany, NY

    Good Luck future
  7. I think I messed up, HELP

    I am so mad at myself. I just bombed out on a test that was given for an agency. Why do they give these test in the first place. Anyway, I knew the answer but I just wasn't focused. Uggg! Does...
  8. I think I messed up, HELP

    Thanks everyone for your responses. I was able to re-take the test and passed. Thanks again for your
  9. Lisa's notes for new EC curriculum

    Well I just received my guide in the mail today so I'm going to purchase the FON book and the notes. I'll let you know how it goes.
  10. I got my CPNE date!!!

    Good Luck again Lunah! Are you going to take a workshop
  11. i've been trying for almost 10 years now ..

    Don't give up! I failed the NCLEX-PN my first time. My nerves got the best of me and I started over analyzing the test qustions to the point where I ran out of time. I took a review class and I sat...
  12. Lisa's notes for new EC curriculum

    I am going to purchase both since they are not that expensive. I'll purchase the lisa's notes for HD:Safety and I'll see what happens. If her notes are on point, them I'll continue with the rest....
  13. Lisa's notes for new EC curriculum

    ok, never mind. I think I found my
  14. ny city sponsor nursing education?

    No, this is not the same program. This program is for city workers who wish to enter into nursing. The other program is a government funded program. The number that was recently posted is the...
  15. ny city sponsor nursing education?

    I know this is an old post, but I just wanted to add my $0.02. I went through this program and received my LPN license in 2006. The program is geared for women and men who are on PA and/or...
  16. Pros and Cons on Agency vs Permanent position

    I may go this route, so that I can keep my benefits and at the same time have more flexibility and more money. I hate feeling like I'm trapped. Thanks for your
  17. Pros and Cons on Agency vs Permanent position

    Thanks Pagandeva, Sounds like you and I work for the same hospital:cool:. Some days I just want to quit and then some days don't. I'm thinking of decreasing to maybe part time or something. Or...
  18. Please explain the procedure

    I was involved in a MVA/no fault of mine with back injuries. I am aware that my insurance co will pay out loss wages but I was also told that I should contact my union for STD. How does this work?...
  19. I have just sent out my payment for enrollment for EC. I've been on the website and have seen the book needed for Essentials of Nsg: Health Safety. I just wanted to know if I could use my nsg...
  20. Passed the CPNE March 28-30...

    that's wonderful! i can only imagine the feeling. so where are you going on vacation? you deserve one! i am just starting but can you just give a brief description of what the cpne
  21. CPNE preparation for Excelsior clinical

    that is so nice of you. i just started so i'm not qualified yet. good luck to
  22. Excelsior Just Called with my CpNE Date!

    congrads and good luck!! don't forget to visit the boards after you become a rn. don't leave us beginners
  23. I got my CPNE date!!!

    good luck, lunah. i know you'll do well. i'm so excited for you! i'm just starting out so i have a long way to go. just in case i forget, happy birthday
  24. Nerves Are Shot!

    Pagandeva, I feel your pain. I work for a hospital in the city and I am very close to handing in my resignation. I work on the ward and I absolutely hate it. First, on the wards, they dump all the...
  25. Confused

    Sorry about the duplicate post. I'm new to the board and need some advice.... Which states do not accept Excelsior? I live in NYC and people here are so against online schools. So with all the...