Debsikins

Debsikins

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  1. I enrolled today

    Flight nurse or anyone, I have two gen eds., micro and humanities to complete. If I sign up by 10/2 for the Special, do I have to complete the two gen eds within the year? Should I sign up, start the nursing courses, and worry about the two gen eds ...
  2. CPNE Notes From An EC grad

    afqn, i have printed them off, if you would like, i can mail you a copy. let me know your address. consider it a belated x-mas gift. email me your address: please do not post email addresses in the public message boards. others can email you from...
  3. CPNE Notes From An EC grad

    Thanks so very much, you've earned your spot in heaven writing your experience and notes. Merry Christmas!
  4. starting EXCELSIOR

    Excellent choice! We're all in the same boat. Manage your time to study, bring flashcards with you wherever you go. You'll be fine.
  5. Wondering if 50 is too old to go to RN school

    Florida, You can finish any general classes by taking CLEP tests (go to google and type in "CLEP") you obtain your study materials and take the test at a college near you, you pass or fail. If u choose to go through Excelsior College, they accept so...
  6. LPN starting RN school spring '09

    You should have received your results right away. Wherever you took the exam, contact them and inquire. Good luck hope you passed; I'm sure you did!
  7. Wondering if 50 is too old to go to RN school

    You can go through Excelsior.edu and if you have any generals to finish take them through a community college or CLEP classes. Then taking Nursing Class 1, Class 2 is withheld b/c you are an LPN; pay to enroll in the college and work on Nursing Clas...
  8. I Got In!!!!

    You go girl and keep going, you're going great!!! I'm a happy for you!!!
  9. Any experienced with distance LPN-RN bridge?

    Calliotter3, Just wanted to let you know that I did purchase that Micro book on ebay and they accepted my bid. Thanks so much for your helpful information. Deb
  10. im done with classes!!!

    Good Job and well done!
  11. I passed DRUG CALC TEST Whoo !

    What a nice feeling, Good Job!!! I don't like math either.
  12. No one's hiring LVN's these days

    I live in MN and worked at a hospital clinic as a Cert. Medical Ass't. When I got my LPN, they did not take anymore LPN's so I found a homecare position with pediatrics and I love it. A lot of the LPN's in the hospital took on a HUC job so they did...
  13. LPN starting RN school spring '09

    Florida, I love Fort Walton Beach Florida, I visit my mom in Destin every Feb. Good Luck!
  14. Dosage Calc

    these links are excellent resources for iv therapy: hope this helps! iv therapy iv calculation enw: i.v. starts ---improving your odds!
  15. Any experienced with distance LPN-RN bridge?

    Callotter3, Thanks so very much for the info. I will look for the micro. However, I have tried to get onto Yahoo groups and it doesn't appear to let me and says that I have to be a student of EC. I will check again and see if I can get on. Thanks ...
  16. Failed Health Safety Today!

    Lunah, Thanks for the input, I will contact EC and find out which gens they accept for CLEP, I have only a few.
  17. Failed Health Safety Today!

    RNWanna, It's okay, just dust yourself off, forgive yourself and you'll feel better. You will do just fine, tomorrow is a new day, read new material and read what EC is requesting you to review and study. We're here to help!
  18. Failed Health Safety Today!

    Smir or anyone? Has anyone looked into the CLEP classes for generals? It's either pass or fail. I'm short a few generals, costs only $70 to take the test and you study with their study guide. I'm looking into both CLEP and EC and then going to the ...
  19. PASSED CPNE at AMC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Good for you, you've worked hard, must be a great feeling!
  20. Failed Health Safety Today!

    Hello nurse mo1986, What books did you use for sociology besides LA notes? did you use what EC recommended? I applied and awaiting for response from EC very soon! Debsikins
  21. Any experienced with distance LPN-RN bridge?

    Brookah, Wow! I'm proud of you with your diligence and hard work! Must be nice to be near the end. Did you work while studying? How long did it take you to do the nursing courses? I work 40+ hours/week; I'll have to fine time to cut my hours. I'm s...
  22. Any experienced with distance LPN-RN bridge?

    Akanini, I have seen that quite a few people are using the Chancelor study guide. Where do you obtain the chancelor study guide from? Or, if anyone else knows, I would appreciate a response. I am reading everyone's notes and taking in a lot of inf...
  23. Lisa Arends study guides

    I am looking into EC and am an LPN. Where do you find and purchase the Chancellor's guide? Thanks for your method of studying sounds good, I did the similar technique studying for my LPN Boards.
  24. Any experienced with distance LPN-RN bridge?

    I am looking at getting started with Excelsior also, I have read past Allnurses that you can go to Ebay and type in "Excelsior College" and the section under "books" and look for LisaArends notes on a CD (Nurse with a syringe). Everyone passes with ...
  25. Cpne

    BigKenny mentioned that Lisa Arend's CD's are great for notes and a learning tool. I looked on EBAY and can't locate them. Can anyone help? DEBSIKINS