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  1. Finally...

    swifty1031 replied to swifty1031's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes... April 24th, I took a lot of time off work the next few weeks to study

  2. I finally got my graduation status updated..but

    swifty1031 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes I took it a few weeks ago. It was really pretty easy after everything we have been through!I think it took about 30-45 minutes. Sounds like you are on track. Just keep after them, hope everything...

  3. I finally got my graduation status updated..but

    swifty1031 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats on the update!! When I started TX said it takes about 7-10 days after they receive the affidavit to process you. Hopefully yours will go off without a hitch:) If I were you I would call them...

  4. frustrated in TX

    swifty1031 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Does anyone out there know the secret to getting your ATT in TX? Apparently it is a big mystery to the TX BON. They have given me the run-around for two solid weeks. I am so frustrated! I call daily...

  5. frustrated in TX

    swifty1031 replied to swifty1031's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well I finally got it this morning!!! I got hold of a really great employee who made me her top priority. She started on Friday afternoon, called me back later Fri afternoon and told me she would get...

  6. I finally got my graduation status updated..but

    swifty1031 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well I finally got my ATT this morning. I had one lady I spoke with on Friday that was sooooo helpful. She called me on Friday and promised I would be her top priority on Monday. She called this...

  7. Attn: NCLEX-PN Takers

    swifty1031 replied to TP_LPN2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated 12/16/06 and got my license on 1/9/07. I mostly used Saunders. I am studying for RN now waiting for ATT, using Saunders and Princeton. Good luck to

  8. Texas Tech and Excelsior

    swifty1031 replied to MsCrescentCity's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I hope someone know the answer, this is exactly what I am planning to do and I wanted to know the same

  9. I finally got my graduation status updated..but

    swifty1031 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just FYI about TX... they take an incredibly long time to process your paperwork. I am about to lose my mind!!!! I got my completion date on 3/3, my affidavit was mailed on 3/11. I am still waiting to...

  10. 7-9 months for a CPNE?

    swifty1031 replied to tater.jake's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I started calling almost daily (MPAC) after about 5 weeks. I got a date 2 months after my app was accepted. I think they got tired of me calling...lol. Anyway Nov 3-app accepted, Jan 6-got date, Feb...

  11. Plano update...I am done with this CPNE thing....

    swifty1031 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had to renew mine in Jan and pay off CPNE for Feb 6th date. Then pay Pearson Vue, TX BON and fingerprints. Worked a ton of overtime and still in debt! It really griped me to renew my license but...

  12. How long are you waiting for CPNE date?

    swifty1031 replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No doubt. My grad date posted on 3/3/09. Called EC today, they wouldn't let me pay my fees... not posted until tomorrow. Isn't that crazy?! I called state board people at EC they told me they would...

  13. How long are you waiting for CPNE date?

    swifty1031 replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I applied for date Nov 3, 2008 at MPAC. I called nearly everyday starting mid Dec. Got a date Jan 6 for Feb 6 in Lubbock. Passed and am waiting on EC to finish their stuff. Good Luck and call often if...

  14. No motivation after passing the CPNE 2 months ago

    swifty1031 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I can totally relate. I work in acute care, but we are short staffed and everyone is burned out. We have A LOT of brand new nurses on nights and they are really trying and will be great, but they...

  15. Well the results are in..........

    swifty1031 replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :yeah:congratulations

  16. Plano update...I am done with this CPNE thing....

    swifty1031 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations!!! Feels great doesn't

  17. Anyone who's done CPNE without attending a workshop?

    swifty1031 replied to kdsharp's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed without a workshop. I do recommend Robs CD and EPN. Know your critical elements,use mnemonics, a grid, and practice the labs until you can do them in your sleep! It is not a test of your...

  18. It's CPNE time...Plano here I come.....

    swifty1031 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck to you and lots of prayer coming your way. It can be done and you sound prepared. Remember to use your grid! I even wrote out mnemonics on each of my lab stations. Got some funny looks , but...

  19. ATT Letter

    swifty1031 replied to exnavygirl-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yeah I did all that already. Maybe it won't be too much longer. I am going to email them... maybe to jog their memory.

  20. CPNE THIS W/E

    swifty1031 replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck to all of you who are testing. You can do

  21. ATT Letter

    swifty1031 replied to exnavygirl-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations!! How long from the CPNE until you got your letter. I am still

  22. New Grad BSN RN Pay in Beaumont, TX area?

    swifty1031 replied to OldShoesRock's topic in Texas Nursing

    The Medical Center is in mid county. The following is where my info came from "Beaumont - (September 25, 2007) - It is one of the highest levels of recognition a hospital can achieve. Memorial Hermann...

  23. New Grad BSN RN Pay in Beaumont, TX area?

    swifty1031 replied to OldShoesRock's topic in Texas Nursing

    The Medical Center pays the best, but... there is a reason for that! Baptist is a good place to work, magnet status and "nurse friendly". I work at the latter and have worked at Med Center, prefer...

  24. Passed in Lubbock!!!!

    swifty1031 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did it passed the CPNE I was really upset Friday after failing 2 labs, but came back and passed all 3 PCS no repeats and labs! Just had to let people know Lubbock is a great site:up: Terri, GN (...

  25. Passed in Lubbock!!!!

    swifty1031 replied to swifty1031's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I actually kinda felt like that... it's funny when the first 3 of us left that morning we did a " happy dance" outside the hospital. I still don't know about the 3 others, hope they got to do one