ID-SRNA

ID-SRNA has 7 years experience and specializes in ER, ICU.

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1. BSu nursing student-to-be with questions

   ID-SRNA replied to rwh998877's topic in General Nursing

   Lilia... That is a pretty broad brush you used to describe all of the graduates coming out of a program. There will always be students who fail to impress but they cant be described as representative...

2. EMS expierence and CRNA school

   ID-SRNA replied to ParamedicRN2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I think most admission committees appreciate unique experience and education that some applicants have. It sets them apart. There are other paramedics in my program as well as NP's, and RT's. It wont...

3. hello, i'm a first semester nursing student.

   ID-SRNA replied to dimir's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   While some may disagree with this logic, now that you are in nursing school and as you transition to your first RN position, my advice is to keep your ambitions to yourself. There is alot of animosity...

4. word of encouragement for EC students/future RNs

   ID-SRNA replied to dessyrell's topic in Online Distance Learning

   There are still alot of people out there who have a hard time understanding, not to mention accepting EC. The advice I can give is dont let people out there undermine what you have worked hard for so...

5. slower pace CRNA program?

   ID-SRNA replied to getinfall's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Well

6. EC grad, took NCLEX yesterday

   ID-SRNA replied to TraciRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

   It must be inconceivable to the various BON's that an Excelsior Graduate can pass the NCLEX with the minimum number of questions.

7. Is an Online school accepted for an RN in utah?

   ID-SRNA replied to Ateal17's topic in General Nursing

   There is no reason that an individual couldn't become a successful RN by attending Excelsior College. A negative experience with a graduate of any program should not be used to characterize all that...

8. Life after Excelsior

   ID-SRNA replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I had just the opposite experience. When I talked to two different, large universities they said they required the ASN to come from a accredited instituion which it does and secondly, was to have an...

9. Anyone have trouble finding a job after Excelsior

   ID-SRNA replied to Amber07's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Just a personal observation, it seems that EC grads are more common in certain areas of the country than others. For instance, when I finished EC I moved into the ED where there were several EC grads...

10. On my way...

    ID-SRNA replied to CRNAspire's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Actually, some places will interview you if you are in the process of completing your BSN. I do know of a couple of individuals who letter of acceptance came with the condition that their BSN would be...

11. A list of states that do not except EC

    ID-SRNA replied to starbucksnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you Elkpark. This was exactly the answer I was seeking. I also appreciate your answer without condescension. The reason for the original question was simply intrigue. I did not ask it hoping...

12. Exelsior College and Board of Nursing

    ID-SRNA posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi guys. I have a question. I am well aware of the ongoing tension between Excelsior College and the California Board of Nursing. I am also aware of the deadline the BON provided for grandfathering EC...

13. A list of states that do not except EC

    ID-SRNA replied to starbucksnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Unnecessary.I am not asking for an answer that could encompass every unique and individual variable. I am intrigued as to if there was an EC grad who completed a BSN a more traditional way and...

14. A list of states that do not except EC

    ID-SRNA replied to starbucksnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have had my share of difficulties with individual Boards of Nursing regarding EC licensure, also. In this case, I am completely comfortable with "heresay". I was only curious if someone whos...

15. A list of states that do not except EC

    ID-SRNA replied to starbucksnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Eric.... Is this to say that if I had not have finished EC prior the December 2003 deadline then I would not have been able to practice either as an RN since completing a BSN from a "brick and mortar"...