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    Post total hip/knee pain management

    exnavygirl-RN replied to sharann's topic in Orthopedic

    Where I work the main Ortho doctor has a general list of meds he gives all his patient. This doctor usually has Dilaudid SQ to be given with fresh prost op and then they are weaned to Percocets or...
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    mgccc

    exnavygirl-RN replied to toots245's topic in General Nursing

    I attended LPN school at Jeff Davis campus. It would be a last resort for me to attend the bridge program there. I've seen how the RN instructors treat their students in clinical. I've heard only good...
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    I am finally done! NCLEX-RN time...

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

    It is a miracle your daughter didn't get hurt. Thank Goodness! WooHoo on finishing all your courses. I still haven't taken the first one. I gave birth to a baby boy October 12. I had a miserable...
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    Veteran's GI BILL & Excelsior

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

    I'm a veteran, also. I had e-mailed the Financial Aid Office asking about how to use my GI Bill. They not only replied to my e-mail but the V.A. representative called me the next day. They are very...
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    Air Force Made Me MAD!!!

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

    My husband was a Navy recruiter and never treated is possible recruits like this. However, he did have stories of other recruiters that would do anything to get a body. As a veteran myself I'm sorry...
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    Acceptance Letter

    exnavygirl-RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello all. I haven't posted here in ages. Morning sickness has been kicking my butt. I just received my acceptance letter from Excelsior with an "unofficial" summary of what I need to take. According...
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    hello biloxi/gulfport!!

    exnavygirl-RN replied to kellye's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm a LPN working and living in Gulfport. Have you looked into Ocean Springs, Singing River, or Biloxi Regional Hospitals? E-mail me or send me a p.m. anytime.
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    Maternity Scrubs

    exnavygirl-RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any ideas on where to purchace XL Tall maternity scrub pants. I have checked Allheart.com and all they have are the drawstring type. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Christy,
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    Maternity Scrubs

    exnavygirl-RN replied to exnavygirl-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice. I just hate wearing pants that are too short. I guess i'm obsessive about it. I may just get a couple of pairs of 2XL talls regular scrub pants and see how long they last
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    distance learning/ study guides-companies

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

    I've purchased some study guides and some of the text books recommended by Excelsior from eBay. I saved a lot of money and I'm very pleased with the purchases. BTW, I just found out i'm pregnant. I...
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    Co-workers think I'm crazy for doing this

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

    So true. I agree totally. I get negative comments from people at the hospital I work about taking the Excelsior route. All of whom know nothing of the program. It is kind of insulting that they...
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    distance learning/ study guides-companies

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

    ......probally saved a lot of $$$$$$$$$$, too! I know they have me.
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    distance learning/ study guides-companies

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

    I registered for a username and passcode a week or so ago but really haven't used it to browse around. I will give it a try. I have already downloaded a few of the publications, too. I'm going to...
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    Gulf Coast

    exnavygirl-RN replied to PRad's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I live in Gulfport. The pay down here is not that great. The hospital I work for has become very understaffed because nurses have gone to agency and travel. Many have gotten Louisiana licenses and...
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    distance learning/ study guides-companies

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

    The yahoo groups are an awesome source. I finally mailed my application off today. I have already gained tons of info from this board and the groups. Today Chancellors e-mailed me a price list and...
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    Sending application

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

    I have decided not to use any of them unless I purchase them used from someone. Thanks for the advice. There are a lot of strong opinions here about these companies. I'm glad I have people to refer...
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    Sending application

    exnavygirl-RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have my application for Excelsior ready to mail. I have enclosed all the needed documents. I just can't bring myself to put it in the mail box. ha ha ha. Are there any military veterans doing this...
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    Mississippi

    exnavygirl-RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was wondering if there is anyone here from Mississippi who is in the Excelsior program? I just received a package from Excelsior and was happy to learn they have a small discount for Military...
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    LPN's in ortho?

    exnavygirl-RN replied to cakarol's topic in Orthopedic

    I have just recently graduated and got my license as a practical nurse. I am now working on the Ortho floor at a local hospital. So far I love it. The biggest thing for me is learning the MD's...
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    Got a job on Ortho Floor

    exnavygirl-RN replied to Ortho_RN's topic in Orthopedic

    I'm working full time nights in Ortho. It seems to be a good place to start. I finished LPN school in