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I know a couple of people in Georgia who are starting the precepted clinicals after completing the EC ASN. From what I hear, it's easier if you do it through the hospital where you are employed. Is that the consensus? What about those who work in a ...

Yeah, what's next? A long break? MCG's DNP? Anyway, congrats. Hope to be there myself in a few months.

Sorry for the brevity. ATL is ATLanta. Along similar lines of WI being WIsconsin. I do agree with the path you mention. Why not make money while pursuing the BSN?

I read yours and others posts about your experiences. You ended up with initial licensure in another state, and then wasn't able to endorse, right? The system our State has created, be it for those seeking endorsement, or those pursuing initial lice...

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Oh. Interesting. I'm in the ATL area and from what I've been seeing the trend here seems to be going in the opposite direction as that mentioned above. I've known a few new grads with ASN degrees who were passed over due to certain facilities hiring ...

My experience with EC was great. If you decide to go with study guides from TCN, Rue, etc., then just buy them used. Some of the publishing companies have shady reputations, and sometimes the line between them and EC gets a little blurred for those w...

I've spent my career around areas like the ER, ICU, and flight. Men seem to be pretty well represented in those areas, as well as in anesthesia. I do notice that when I visit one of our med-surg areas that they sometimes have the token dude, or maybe...

"Is it common that Associates degree RNs make the same as Bachelor's degree RNs in a hospital staff nurse position?" There usually isn't a huge difference in pay, at least in my experience. I think it's about 25 cents an hour at my facility. The diff...

I start my rotations in the next couple of weeks, and my first preceptor is an MD. The school allows us to use MD, DO, NP, and PA. I had hoped to work with a diverse group, and learn as much as possible from them. I'm not sure why PAs would be exclu...

You might check out this site: http://ecg.bidmc.harvard.edu/maven/mavenmain.asp Hundreds of practice ECGs with rationale.

We are not presently clearing C-spines by physical exam at my facility, but I think the time has come for properly trained RNs/Paramedics to perform this skill. Just from some of the research I've read regarding the complications of unnecessary immob...

I didn't even know what an HBCU was until now. Seriously, I really don't think anyone would even consider that when making hiring decisions. If they did, then I wouldn't want to work there anyway. I would be more concerned about the school of nursin...

I'm in the fire dept also. I've worked as an emergency nurse for several years and starting NP school in August. I'm 42. I still have twelve more years in the FD, so I guess I'll do both, as I don't plan on giving up the FD retirement. I plan to work...

Good advice, Lunah. In addition, although I didn't spend a lot of time with the other candidates, stay clear of those who are stressed and experiencing meltdowns. If you've been a medic for a while, then you've survived more stressful situations (rea...

Congrats on your upcoming CPNE date. I took the CPNE at SRMC in 2005. Very friendly and professional. Some of those working as evaluators worked as educators for area universities. I know one was from KSU. I thought the the whole experience was like...

Congratulations! Have you applied for an ENA scholarship? If not, you should check it out on their website.

The only non-nursing course/exam I have taken through EC is Statistics. I was given credit for it through my BSN program, and it was accepted when I applied to grad school, no questions asked. I would bet that any school would be hesitant regarding t...

With your pre-req courses done, it sounds like you're good to go. Don't let another day pass without doing something to work towards your goal. It's a great program for those already having clinical experience, and Florda seems to be EC-friendly for ...

Anyone speak to the Governor's office yet regarding his latest opinion on HB-475? I know some of you guys don't support it beacuse of the omission of RTs and can't say that I blame you, but what about the others? You guys think he should sign it, and...

I agree that RTs need to be included. But the current legislative session has ended and this is at least a starting point. I think it is far from perfect, as RTs have been slighted and the amount of clinical hours required rivals that of students in ...

What was meant to be a forum to provide support and information for those negatively affected by the recent legislative events in GA has been hijacked by an immature, nurse wannabee who appears to be posting here only to rub salt into their wounds. Y...

There is absolutely nothing wrong with speaking up. But when you post some outlandish statements and present them as facts, only to have others post credible, independent sources that prove you to be wrong and you respond by calling it lies, it makes...

Son, take your incoherent ramblings and move on. You asked for independent stats and Lunah gave 'em to you within minutes. Now try to be a real man and accept the consequences of your request for unbiased facts. My prediction: You will never make it ...