ndragonfly

ndragonfly

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  1. Okay so now i'm FINALLY ready to begin the EC RN program...

    ndragonfly replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    YES!!! I would love that, I need all the help I can get

  2. Okay so now i'm FINALLY ready to begin the EC RN program...

    ndragonfly replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I thought about that too, but figured I should probably brush up on my basics since it's been awhile! I have to admit that I am terrified to take micro...never was good at that kind of

  3. Okay so now i'm FINALLY ready to begin the EC RN program...

    ndragonfly replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm in the same boat! I too have to take those gen eds along with the nursing classes...I have started with A&P and I started paying for the exam.....I'm supposed to take it by June 30th....does...

  4. Torn between programs

    ndragonfly replied to mmmmmcheese's topic in General Nursing

    remember if the waiting list is long at the community college you have to stay enrolled & I know people who are in that situation and are taking & having to pay for classes they don't need...

  5. ISU: Does it matter where you went to LPN school?

    ndragonfly replied to MissGwen's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Generally it depends on how your LPN school was accredited. I went to an LPN course that was nationally accredited, not regionally like ISU so my courses would not transfer either, however if you...

  6. Anyone in northen IN or southern MI doing EC?

    ndragonfly posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello, I was just wondering if there was anyone near me in Indiana or southern Michigan doing EC. I have just started the program and even though I am already an LPN I have to do several gen ed...

  7. New Grad RN in LTC Needs Advice Please!!

    ndragonfly replied to Cashboy's Mom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I won't even do that! I'm just too nervous to give a med I didn't pull!!! But I know plenty of nurses who

  8. New Grad RN in LTC Needs Advice Please!!

    ndragonfly replied to Cashboy's Mom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked in LTC for several years now. In fact where I have worked for the past almost year is LTC and rehab to home. My resident load is usually 18-24...depending. Many of them are crushed...

  9. Excelsior's Microbiology exam

    ndragonfly replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I recewntly purchased the sudygroup101 for the microbiology & A&P.....they are very thorough. I haven't takent he exams yet but am highly impressed with the notes/study guides from them and...

  10. starting excelsior!!!

    ndragonfly replied to Mizzyfrufru's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It depends on your lender for your student loans. I contacted my lenders & they told me that a distance program was acceptable for in school deferrment as long as I was enrolled fulltime &...

  11. Excelsior Books

    ndragonfly posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Does anyone know if there is a thread or something on here where people can sell their used Excelsior books? I have looked on ebay and half.com with little success. I broke down and bought my...

  12. ISU or Excelsior?? Give me your input

    ndragonfly replied to Tidi's topic in LPN to RN

    I chose Excelsior because after the research it seemed like a better fit for me...more flexible than ISU & less

  13. Excelsior Books

    ndragonfly replied to ndragonfly's topic in Online Distance Learning

    How do you become a premium/platinum member? I've never heard of chegg.com...& it never even dawned on me to check out amazon...thanks

  14. starting excelsior!!!

    ndragonfly replied to Mizzyfrufru's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I enrolled now so that I could put my current student loans into an in school deferment. My lending companies allow me to do this if I am enrolled for at least 6 credits..otherwise I wouldn't have...

  15. starting excelsior!!!

    ndragonfly replied to Mizzyfrufru's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm not in North Texas (no where near it, lol) but I too just stated Excelsior & have to take almost all of the gen eds as well:crying2: I actually just recieved my books in the mail today for...

  16. CMA to LPN??

    ndragonfly replied to OLIVIALEN's topic in LPN to RN

    Where do you live? I was a CMA then went back to school for my LPN and doubled my income. Plus I have more options. As a CMA in Indiana I was very limited on where I could work & all companies...

  17. Finally Accepted!!

    ndragonfly posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I finally got accepted into EC....& completed my admission forms & enrollment fee!! I'm soooo excited!! & yes I know that I did not HAVE to enroll until after my 1st nursing course, but...

  18. Please help. Looking for LPN to RN program

    ndragonfly replied to RNwantabe's topic in LPN to RN

    I too am just getting started at EC...I simply do not have the time to attend traditional college. Having a fulltime job as an LPN and 4 children, EC was the best option for me. I can do it around...

  19. EC application to enrollment

    ndragonfly posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ok, so I submitted my application to Excelsior ($75 fee & all), and mailed my transcripts and copy of nursing licensed to Excelsior, now what? Do they contact me when they have recieved and...

  20. EC application to enrollment

    ndragonfly replied to ndragonfly's topic in Online Distance Learning

    unfortunately I think I have to actually be enrolled to put my current student loans into in school deferment....& that will help me tremendously as they aren't cheap! Otherwise I would wait to...

  21. EC application to enrollment

    ndragonfly replied to ndragonfly's topic in Online Distance Learning

    yes, I sent my transcripts myself, but they were in a sealed envelope from my previous school marked "official transcripts"...I never opened the envelopes, I only mailed them. Do I have to take the...

  22. Constant complaints about LPNs

    ndragonfly replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am an LPN & I heard the whole "why not RN" comments as well. I always had plans to get my RN but wanted to do my LPN first so I could work as a nurse while earning my RN...and that's exactly...

  23. How long is your LPN Program??

    ndragonfly replied to purplefetish's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My LPN program was 14

  24. help me KEEP my license plz?...

    ndragonfly replied to rickysyfee's topic in General Nursing

    wow, do we work together? LOL...glad my job isn't the only one that leaves me shaking my head in

  25. looking for schools either on-line or campus in Michigan that offer LPN to RN bridge

    ndragonfly replied to BeckyLynn2's topic in LPN to RN

    I need all the help I can get! I am kinda nervous about doing a non traditional program, it's scary thinking you're doing it on your own! But I have done a lot of research on it and think it will be...