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  1. Become a nurse at 41 from six figures???

    dsmithkazk replied to GuinnessA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I used to love being in medicine. But, with the latest entitlement attitude and the lack of people taking responsibility for themselves it has become a nightmare. Unfortunately for me I have too much...

  2. New Grad BSN, RN and cannot find a job!! HELP!

    dsmithkazk replied to sydneyw19's topic in Georgia Nursing

    They were hiring at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, fl. They hired me as a new grad in the ER last April. I did have experience as a Paramedic, Navy Corpsman and such. But, they hire new hire for...

  3. The college network

    dsmithkazk replied to Swayrift84's topic in Excelsior College

    While I was attending Excelsior they came to the school where I worked and were speaking to the Paramedic instructor trying to get her to sign up. I listened to the pitch and asked some questions like...

  4. CPNE Questions Going to Grady in Atlanta in 2 weeks!

    dsmithkazk replied to blondepenguin's topic in Excelsior College

    I took mine in fall 2010 at Grady. The best thing I did to prepare was to take a workshop. I took one in North Carolina and if most likely prevented me from falling. The stress is incredible, as you...

  5. Excelsior College and Georgia. How are the Precepted Clinicals Working?

    dsmithkazk replied to Pmdc's topic in Excelsior College

    I am waiting for an CPNE date right now. This past year I have gone back and forth about what to do about finishing and trying to license in Georgia. My previous history is that I was a Hospital...

  6. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Maybe this explains the miserable pass rate, and other issues, at Manatee Community College School of Nursing. If this is their theory of statistics then can you imagine how they teach drug

  7. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I was under the impression that if we graduated by next june, then we could get endorsed in by December of next year. But, if this new bill gets signed into law by the Governor it appears that we will...

  8. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    From what I understand you are on your own to set up a preceptorship. Thanks for the encouragment. I got to find some peace of mind to complete

  9. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I am starting to rethink my reasons for getting my RN. It is something I always wanted to do. But, I did not realize how polictical and cut throat it is. I have worked in medicine for 20 plus years...

  10. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    If the new law has not gone into effect then shouldn't paramedics and RT's fall under the grandfather clause waiver that was published due to the Governors

  11. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Good Luck getting Preceptorships. Our ADN program where I work and most of other ADN programs are having problems securing clinical sites. So, I am not sure what we are going to do for those of us...

  12. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Go back in and read the bill. They substituted a new bill for this. This bill now deals with Pharmacist if I am correct. They pulled a fast one in the house it

  13. Warning - excelsior students

    dsmithkazk replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I chose Excelsior College after doing alot of research and finding a college that considered my years of experience in the Military and in the civilian field as a care giver. It worked for me, I...

  14. StudyGroup101 Materials

    dsmithkazk replied to R0xyg4l's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have used Studygroup 101 and Lisa Arends. They are both worth the money. I like Studygroup because I Can print out all the pages to take with me for studying. Lisa Arends has great material as well,...

  15. CPNE in Georgia

    dsmithkazk replied to 2brn09's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just emailed them last week and the lady at the SPAC said they were still in business and the wait was 7 - 9 months. They also said if you were a Georgia student they would be working with you to...

  16. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    No, they have not brought it up for vote that I have noticed. I have been listening since around lunch today. I have to leave shortly to go to another campus to lecture. Not sure how long they will...

  17. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I have found a live feed to the House legislature. It is live and you can watch what they are considering and voting on. They will be in recess till 2pm. Here is the link....

  18. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Reply for Rep. Buckner via blackberry. "We are working on this. Hope to correct this situation. Thanks for contacting me." Debbie So, far the only one to

  19. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Folks here is my attempt at writing to the legislators. My background was as a Military Corpsman and that is where I received my training and most of my hospital expereince. I doubt I will hear back...

  20. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    haven't heard a

  21. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Here is what really gets at me is that I see the labs they do and I see how the lab instructor has the students put checks in the checkoff box and then watch them do the skill as a group. Once they do...

  22. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I am sure the post is for real. I am the lab coordinator for the nursing and allied health program where I work. A state technical college and I hear it everyday. The instructors are encouraging their...

  23. Georgia BON

    dsmithkazk replied to RN4life#1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Welcome to the Georgia Board of Nursing. I can't wait to move out of this

  24. Any Intermediate Technicians out there?

    dsmithkazk replied to scherie88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    For Excelsior College and most other colleges like EC you have to be a minimum of a Paramedic. Many do not even accept paramedic level, only LPN. You do not have to be an EMT to get into the...

  25. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    dsmithkazk replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    the rn program at the college i work for requires 600 clinical hours. at excelsior, you can't even sign up to take classes in the adn program unless you have extensive clinical experience. many of the...