ladymedik

ladymedik

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  1. Dismissed from Nursing school

    ladymedik replied to cristinb4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Did you go to school in South Carolina???!!! Sounds to me like my story. I had an instructor who dismissed me out of hand for what she "felt" was a mistake. I was devastated for a while, but got right...

  2. My frustration with inconsiderate classmates

    ladymedik replied to Two Sheds's topic in General Students

    So glad to hear from someone else from SC. I totally agree with you! Common decency has been left out of the school's curriculum. It is up to the parents of these inconsiderate morons to teach them...

  3. Another EC RN made the grade!

    ladymedik replied to ougreene's topic in Online Distance Learning

    sure was!!! i don't think i would have done as well without these 2 sites. everyone has offered excellent advice and support. to all of you still trying, stay current with this site and if you are an...

  4. "GRAY SCREEN," does it mean you have failed????

    ladymedik replied to BB06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine turned gray and I passed. I don't think it matters, just keep your head up until you know for

  5. My EC family.. I interviewed as a RN today

    ladymedik replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I live in SC. I just got my results from the NCLEX Saturday the 25th, interviewed today for a job on a post-surgical floor, and accepted the position, start Monday!!!! I'm lovin life right

  6. I got an EC President's Scholarship award notification today

    ladymedik replied to Baloney Amputation's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got that award also. You don't actually get the money. You can use it toward CPNE, practice tests or the like. If you don't choose to continue with EC, they keep it. It came in handy with practice...

  7. Another EC RN made the grade!

    ladymedik replied to ougreene's topic in Online Distance Learning

    you can add my name to the list of ec grads that made it. got my results yesterday (saturday) and i passed the nclex, first time with 75 questions!!!!!!! i can't believe i made it thru the tunnel....

  8. April 2009 Nclex takers...come on in...share ur thoughts

    ladymedik replied to luv2laf's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i took mine this morning.. shut off at 75. don't feel real good about it, but it is out of my hands now. i started at 8:00, finished by 9:05. hope to get results tomorrow (we have quick results). hope...

  9. Terms we will not admit to using

    ladymedik replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    we call that the wads (weak and dizzy syndrome) we also use gtfo for "get the f&*$ out". or how about spotas, "i spota be at work tomorrow, can i get an

  10. Excelsior students/CPNE info

    ladymedik replied to HAPPYNPROUD's topic in Online Distance Learning

    lunah is correct again as ususal.:redpinkhe i was going to suggest the epn network from the excelsior site, i got distracted by the quibbling between two of the other posters. i got very detailed info...

  11. April 2009 Nclex takers...come on in...share ur thoughts

    ladymedik replied to luv2laf's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I test the 23rd also. A little scared, but can't wait to get this chapter behind me. I test in Augusta, GA. Its about 2 hrs from home, but they had the earliest slot available. Good luck to

  12. April 2009 Nclex takers...come on in...share ur thoughts

    ladymedik replied to luv2laf's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i can't believe it!!!!! i got my att today.... and graduated today to boot!! i didn't think i would be able to test until next month due to a snafu with some paperwork and the bon. i am soooooo...

  13. Another new RN in TX!!! Woohoo!!!

    ladymedik replied to swifty1031's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :balloons::w00t: YIPPEE FOR

  14. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    ladymedik replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    i'm right there with you. i also graduate on the 17th. currently work as a nurse tech in an er. will be going into a new graduate nurse internship in june. thought i would expose myself to other areas...

  15. Hourly Rounding in the ED

    ladymedik replied to biker momma's topic in Emergency

    I work as a nurse tech (for now, waiting to take NCLEX). Part of my job is to do the hourly rounding on all rooms in the ER. I ask each room if they need anything, blanket, drink or if they need...

  16. can't wait much longer, when can I take NCLEX??

    ladymedik replied to ad_lpn09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    soo glad for you!!!!! I am still waiting. I know EXACTLY how you felt before receiving your ATT. Best of luck to

  17. April 2009 Nclex takers...come on in...share ur thoughts

    ladymedik replied to luv2laf's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am hoping to test for the first time this month. Still waiting for the BON and Excelsior College to get their stuff together. I am using the NCSBN program, along with looking thru Kaplan and...

  18. Im back...and ready to jump back in...

    ladymedik replied to Kelseyj79's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats to you!!! I did not use anything except Rob's DVD and the EC message boards. Found an old VHS tape of the lab sims (2005). Even though it was old, it was exactly like the sims. I had no...

  19. I failed health Differences today!

    ladymedik replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I also failed HD 2. It was a doozy!!!! Went on to other tests. Paid for the practice exam. studied that and re-took the test. I only made a "c", but as they say.....

  20. FCCA

    ladymedik replied to fatcat0899 RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did it in one evening. I used an old copy of a nursing fundamentals book and a med-surg book. If you have any experience with nursing care plans, you should be fine. It isn't much of a big

  21. I finally got my graduation status updated..but

    ladymedik replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    my grad status was updated on a thurs. then i checked online for my bill and it was there by monday. my grad packet just arrived today yeah!!!!! if you are in a hurry, check your bill status everyday,...

  22. NEED HELP!! New Excelsior Student

    ladymedik replied to NURSET2007's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did it that way. It takes a lot of studying, but it can be done. I got thru it in 4 months. You will get held up with the CPNE and waiting to take boards. Good luck, I wish you the

  23. Warning - excelsior students

    ladymedik replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I also feel your pain. I had 1 shot at it. If it didn't work out for me, I was thru. It is stressful, but the nursing functions are VERY basic. It can be done if you don't let nerves get to you. Just...

  24. Warning - excelsior students

    ladymedik replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Not yelling here, DebFay, but as a paramedic I can clarify the difference to you. It is like comparing the difference in education between a CNA and an RN. No offense to CNA's... I love ya'll. But...

  25. Warning - excelsior students

    ladymedik replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    As a prarmedic who just completed the program, I agree with you somewhat. I took it upon myself to leave the truck (albeit a $20,000 a year pay cut) to become a nurse tech in the ER. That is where I...