bjbabs24

bjbabs24

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  1. Warning - excelsior students

    bjbabs24 replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Funny. Ha. Ha. Nice joke....easy and pain free.... Everyone including me seems pretty stressed about the CPNE. Even my family is stressed out so not sure where you heard that. Flying to a...

  2. NEED HELP!! New Excelsior Student

    bjbabs24 replied to NURSET2007's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took all the prereqs. before I started my LPN program because I originally planned on going into the RN program. The waiting list was unbelievable so I changed my plans and went the LPN route so I...

  3. Warning - excelsior students

    bjbabs24 replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think everyone has a right to decide what is best for them and to have the freedom to make an informed decision on where they want to educate themselves. I agree with you that in the end it is...

  4. Finally Took My First Test

    bjbabs24 replied to DebanamRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Great job!!!!Keep it going now!!!! I swear it seemed like it took longer waiting for my number to get called to take the tests in the waiting area than it did to actually take

  5. lynns workshop

    bjbabs24 replied to tbone641's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I swear it is the redhead site or maybe it is just us the feisty ones that like to post. To tbone I think you really need to consider going red instead of the blond route because it truly is us that...

  6. Texas Excelsior Alumni: Help with Legislation to Protect EC

    bjbabs24 replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    They must only send it to texas students. Can you post a link or anything so the rest of us from other states can help you

  7. Nsg Diagnosis in CPNE study guide

    bjbabs24 replied to shawnnarae's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Once you get close to finishing your last concepts test call or email them and ask them to mail you the cd-rom which will be the entire study guide. The center of the study guide goes over all the...

  8. Warning - excelsior students

    bjbabs24 replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Please read-it helps to be informed instead of making judgements. The biggest differences between paramedics and EMTs are the training and the scope of practice (what they are allowed to do). Basic...

  9. Warning - excelsior students

    bjbabs24 replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    How exactly does an LPN not have ANY RN level experience utilizing RN level skills? I can name two hospitals here that the LPNs and RNs work sise by side on the same med. surg. unit, mom baby unit...

  10. Warning - excelsior students

    bjbabs24 replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would love to see her statistics! I went to a trad. school for my prereqs A&P,Micro, etc....I received 4.0 perfect grades in all and guess what I am an LPN. Shocking huh. You are very close...

  11. PASSING THE CPNE: tips from my experience

    bjbabs24 replied to anticoagulationurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So sorry to hear what happened but your history shows that you have outstanding patient care so hold on to that and don't let this rattle your cage. I know easier said than done. You know what to do...

  12. Warning - excelsior students

    bjbabs24 replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    To Debfay, same here but at the ADN level. I am an LPN with excellent clinical skills, managerial skills etc... and they will not look at where I get my degree from in the end just like you. I could...

  13. cpne jitters?

    bjbabs24 replied to JOLIEDAME's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The approach I took was not to even think about or look at anything in regards to the CPNE until done with all the tests. I probably would have talked myself out of it esp. when you read the failure...

  14. Warning - excelsior students

    bjbabs24 replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    To PatMicNic I can try to answer a few of your questions. This program is done for people who already have a base in nursing such as LPNs, and Paramedics. For example as a LPN I already have a year...

  15. Warning - excelsior students

    bjbabs24 replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's tough when she goes through all that and then not finding a position she wants. Sometimes you may have to start out in an area/field just to get experience in your pocket before you move on to...

  16. Flunked the CPNE - some thoughts

    bjbabs24 replied to oeue2007's topic in Online Distance Learning

    One of the nurses on EPN said she went in with her old nurse on her back and flunked it twice so advised me to forget my nursing ways and do it the EC way. She said I am not the primary nurse and...

  17. Flunked the CPNE - some thoughts

    bjbabs24 replied to oeue2007's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So sorry to hear about what happened esp. getting through your labs without a hitch. Thanks for the realistic view of the weekend. It seems like so many are failing recently that it is putting me a...

  18. Information Literacy Question

    bjbabs24 replied to Raggedy Ann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think we are all that way esp. over a 1 credit for $300. I had two hold ups which were getting in to see the Dr. and also updating my cpr because it was good at the time but wouldn't have been by...

  19. Information Literacy Question

    bjbabs24 replied to Raggedy Ann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did the whole course start to finish in 6 hours with interuptions. You take these mini exams first and then if you have an area that you don't do as well on go back and read up and take notes....

  20. Check out my new NAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

    bjbabs24 replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you!!! What a road but a road worth

  21. Meriter Hospital site

    bjbabs24 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi everyone, Just got my date yesterday 06/05! I will be at Meriter Hospital so if anyone went there and has any advice or tips about the site/hotel etc... would be greatly appreciated!

  22. Meriter Hospital site

    bjbabs24 replied to bjbabs24's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks!!! Maybe I am crazy but I am so excited to have a date. I think I am so happy just to be this far. This has been a tough past year so to be able to accomplish this with everything else going...

  23. Ran out of steam on NC5

    bjbabs24 replied to tater.jake's topic in Online Distance Learning

    One thing I did before each test was go to this website http://www.flashcardexchange.com/tag/nc5 and quiz myself on the flashcards. It helped to find out any weak areas and then I would focus the rest...

  24. How long are you waiting for CPNE date?

    bjbabs24 replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I applied early Dec. and still waiting. Can't take a cancellation date or it would be sooner. I applied to the WI sites. Others who have posted on EPN that applied mid. Nov. for the MPAC area are...

  25. How useful are the recommended text books?

    bjbabs24 replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I only used text books and didn't use any study guides. I felt the info. from the books was enough to study from. The foundations, and peds. books I felt were the two I used the majority of the time...