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

    Pmdc replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I agree that EC should do everything possible to gain acceptance in every state. If the CPNE is considered adequate by a particular state, and I certainly think it should be, then that should be all...

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

    Pmdc replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    My advice is to keep that letter at the ready, but hold it to see what happens. The ideal time for us to have acted was before May 12, when the Governor signed it. I have confidence in Dr. Hatmaker...

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

    Pmdc replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Yeah, I guess that sounds good to some, but when you consider actual nursing clinicals, most students that I have worked with in my department have been seriously lacking when it comes to those...

  4. Tell me again why I should choose FNP over ANP

    Pmdc replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It seems that the FNP is definitely the most versatile, at least from what I have read and heard. What would be the advantage in a combined CNS/NP program? I saw some info today on such a program in...

  5. Ronny...any news?

    Pmdc replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'd be willing to bet that it wouldn't hurt! You're accomplishments are no small feat. I guess it takes an EC grad or current student to fully appreciate what you have done. After all, how long would...

  6. Ronny...any news?

    Pmdc replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Are you talking to me? I spoke with Dr. Hatmaker with the GNA this evening. She said that they fully support EC, and that the GNA has been working "behind the scenes" with the GaBON to hopefully get...

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

    Pmdc replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    In reading the wording of the bill, it looks as if the BON's hands may be tied if this ends up being the final wording of the document. They are required to administer BON related business as the laws...

  8. In need of a bias opinion...

    Pmdc replied to formyfly's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CLEP is definitely a great option for both of these. I needed 6 hours of Humanities credit and took the Analyzing & Interpreting Literature exam. It seemed pretty hard, but I scored well on it,...

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

    Pmdc replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks, and I'm glad to help! CraigB may have some resources available that might help, if you see his post a couple of pages back. Does anyone have all of the contact info for the GA BON members?...

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

    Pmdc replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

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

    Pmdc replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    When I first heard of this a week or so ago, I sent e-mails to the GA BON and EC; still no replies. I am an EC grad from GA, and have received nothing, although I still receive e-mails from EC with...

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

    Pmdc replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Firemedic7, that depends on the state I guess. A few years back, CA decided that they would not allow EC grads to gain licensure in their state. I think that they issued a statement stating that you...

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

    Pmdc replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks for your input GradyRN2b08. I really find it hard to believe that the GaBON would make such a drastic change without some type of announcement. They are well aware that there are many GA LPNs...

  14. Do PAs go to Med School?

    Pmdc replied to Raas4555's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    "I hate confrontation in the workplace, so I usually just indulge their fantasy that I am required to explain my decisions to them, and just go ahead and explain my decisions to them." I have to...

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

    Pmdc replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Could this thread be moved to the Distance education forum? I think there are some new grads of EC who are in GA and probably have dealt with the GaBON recently. Maybe they could share their...

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

    Pmdc replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I haven't heard anything about this ruling. I checked the minutes of the board's meetings for the past year and found no mention of it. What exactly are the clinical practice requirements? I will...

  17. Floyd Hospital-Rome

    Pmdc replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    What's wrong with the ER? I've worked there for several years and think it's a great place to work. Very good for continuing ed as

  18. CPNE purchases??

    Pmdc replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I used the DVD and the flash cards. The DVD gave me an idea of what to expect during the CPNE; it was sort of like an early orientation to the test. The flash cards helped with learning critical...

  19. Returning to nursing after a 5 year break

    Pmdc replied to Bizsmom's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I believe that Kennesaw State University just north of Atlanta has a re-entry course. Try

  20. What happens if you drink a beer?

    Pmdc replied to Regina66's topic in General Students

    Unless they're testing specifically for alcohol metabolites, I don't think that it will show up in a routine 5 panel drug screen. I believe that most current 5 panel screens test for methamphetamine,...

  21. CRNA to Flight Nurse?

    Pmdc replied to rn29306's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I'd bet that any program would love to have you on board with them. If I was the program manager my only concern would be that you might start to miss that CRNA paycheck. Are you coming back to...

  22. Need Advice On The Excelsior Program

    Pmdc replied to closatssl1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Chris is absolutely right. Excelsior is an option for those with clinical experience, but should not be seen as an easy way out. I highly recommend their program to those who are prepared. For those...

  23. About to start excelsior! ????'s

    Pmdc replied to njmicp1985's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Kristen, If you haven't already, you might check into taking the CLEP exam for your humanities credit. I took the Analyzing/Interpreting Literature exam for 6 sem hrs. of credit. It's pretty...

  24. Nursing Studen seeking advice

    Pmdc replied to JeffNursing2004's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    From my limited experience and those that I've known, it's not impossible if you prepare. I think that many programs require 3-5 years experience of ER/Critical care to be considered for a position....

  25. excelsior any advice?

    Pmdc replied to peedyER's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I live in GA and just completed the EC program. I highly recommend it. If you have lots of clinical experience you might find that this is a better way to go. Though I would still verify through the...