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

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I will also contact state represenatives and the Governor. Sharon Cooper and Dee Keeton's actions disgust me. Their opinions are not based on fact; they have absolutely not produced one shred of...

  2. "Fired for NO Reason"

    oslogirl replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That's unfortunate. It is unfornunate that young people are being indoctrinated by our society to value youth and looks above all

  3. "Fired for NO Reason"

    oslogirl replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I understand what you mean, but why the reference about new grads thinking they are singled out b/c they are so beautiful, or extremely good looking? Do you know for a fact that is what they thought?...

  4. Unprofessional manager

    oslogirl replied to Nurse4life09's topic in Nurse Management

    Get the bleep outta

  5. ^^^Need Advice: Unsure of what job to take... ^^^

    oslogirl replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    You bring up some really good questions. I'm looking forward to reading replies,

  6. Nursing Responsibilities

    oslogirl replied to oldfashionedlove's topic in General Nursing

    I would say it is your responsibility since you are ultimately responsible for the care of the pt. I am not sure what you are truly asking, but yes, if the need arises, and assistance is not readily...

  7. Work and nursing school advice

    oslogirl replied to momof3amk's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. If you can afford it, work as a CNA while in school. You can learn a great deal, and you won't be shell-shocked after graduation. I worked as a tech and Extern throughout college, and I am sure I...

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

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi. I do not know,please call a nursing advisor at EC. It is my hope a a permanent legislative remedy will allow EC grads to continue to pursue licensure in Ga.beyond the so-called Dec.2010 , cut-off...

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

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    hi. try not to feel so awful! :icon_roll please go to excelsior.edu, get the phone number and request an application. i pasted this info from the website: you have obviously completed more than 50% of...

  10. Am I paranoid; or do all my clinical instructors dislike me?

    oslogirl replied to cincin1's topic in General Nursing

    That works both ways. It is NOT the student's responsibility to pull things out of the professors. If they cannot clearly state what the student needs to do, then they should'nt be teaching,

  11. Am I paranoid; or do all my clinical instructors dislike me?

    oslogirl replied to cincin1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. It sounds like you are doing a great job so far. I had two clinical instructors in nsg school with whom I had the same feelings. I was a very young single mom just trying to make a better life for...

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

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    That is a fair and just solution for the time being; I believe a permanent legislative fix is in order to allow EC grads to continue to obtain licensure in Ga., beyond their so-called cutoff of 2010....

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

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Yes, I think you are right; that it is written that way to weed out schools that are not bonafide. I am so happy to hear this tremendously good news! What a

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

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I can tell you this. I went to a traditional college here in GA, and reps from the NLN visited and asked alot of questions of the students, etc,. in order to decide to continue to accredit the...

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

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Nursehopeful. We live in the TWENTY FIRST CENTURY. THAT seems to ELUDE the GA BON. They need to get with it, because distance education is not going away; especially at AN NLN -ACCREDITTED AND CENTER...

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

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    demorhm, you have the governor of georgia behind you!!!! everything's gonna be alright. you will

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

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    And one more thing. I watched the news video. The Georgia Board of Nursing? What a miserable bunch of old bags. Just my humble

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

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    If this is true, then the Georgia BON MUST endorse Excelsior grads,. The board is appointed by the Governor and they are obligated to serve at HIS pleasure. In addition to this, the bill that the GA...

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

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Please , don't say that about yourself, even in jest. You guys are smart, well educated, diciplined, self-starters; real go-getters, and an asset to the nursing profession. Don't ever forget...

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

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi Everyone, I just spoke with the State Board Office at Excelsior College, and this is what I was told: 1. The Governor of Georgia is IN FAVOR of licensing Excelsior graduates 2. Excelsior is now...

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

    oslogirl replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Please keep your negative and unsubstantiated comments to yourself. These students have been and are going through an extremely stressful time, and posting heresay is completely unacceptable and...

  22. Nurses eat anybody young old and indifferent

    oslogirl replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I once heard something that has always helped me. Just one of those things that stuck in my mind. Give them half Dr Spock (from Startrack), and half Clint Eastwood. Remain calm, cool, and...

  23. Feel isolated in school

    oslogirl replied to passionfruit's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there. Be yourself and focus on the work you have to do. The rest should come in

  24. Facility wants to take my RN title away

    oslogirl replied to rnwings's topic in General Nursing

    Knee jerk

  25. Suggestions for good nursing drug book

    oslogirl replied to iwanna's topic in General Nursing

    I've found the Davis Drug Guide for Nurses to be the