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  1. Newsflash

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would say it probably is more accurate that it lets you know what to expect, and how EC does it (this is especially related to care plans). In my experience, if you couldn't already do the skills...

  2. Acute Myeloid Leukemia, My Mom

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to leslie :-D's topic in Oncology

    Hey, leslie.... Recalling the stages of grief (including one's own anticipatory grief), it sure sounds like your Mom fighting her illness puts her right on track. How blessed she is to have a...

  3. Social Interaction Prevents (?) Dementia--people need people!

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure it says "might prevent" or "helps prevent." In other words, persons who are socially isolated, do not use their intellect, do not stay busy, etc., etc., are more likely to develop...

  4. CPNE in 9 days!!!!!!!!

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to medicrnohio's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm not sure I'd've sent in my application for licensure and that fee, etc., because (at least for most states, if not all) it is only good for a year. Generally, people are encouraged to do that...

  5. Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to JaneMarieP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's not so much that you have to go at your own pace, it's that you get to go at your own pace. Never found a hard sell at EC. In fact, my experience was, they weren't all that sure they wanted me,...

  6. Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to JaneMarieP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think if you compare the "bottom line" between Excelsior and most (if not all) other distance learning programs, you'll find EC is probably the most reasonable. EC puts a lot of the responsibility...

  7. Newsflash

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    In my experience, Excelsior College did not need to do any "spin," and I haven't seen them do any. If it came from EC, you can take it to the bank. They are a state funded school, and they have...

  8. CPNE in 9 days!!!!!!!!

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to medicrnohio's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I tested in Racine. I am told the CE's can be the same ones between those two cities, so I can assure you that you will very likely get some wonderful CE's and a great CA. 1. Take plenty of pens and...

  9. Another ubiquitous potential EC student....

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to flightmedic990's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My experience with Excelsior College was exceptional. They accepted courses I had taken at other schools with no problems (all my courses had been taken at accredited institutions of higher...

  10. Help with hopeless horrible nurse's aides

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    What she did was intimidate the patient. This is sufficient for her to lose her certification, if she's certified. It's more than enough for her to lose her job. It's not too late. Report her,...

  11. Acute Myeloid Leukemia, My Mom

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to leslie :-D's topic in Oncology

    xoxoxo. sigh. I'm sorry to hear of this. I hope your Mom is comfortable, and that she gets the best care available. God bless you all,

  12. Help with hopeless horrible nurse's aides

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    Your problem isn't "horrible nurse's aides," your problem is "no back up from [your] DON." People will get away with as much as they are allowed to get away with. If the DON backed you up, the...

  13. Took Test Today

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to worried's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!

  14. In search of.... Viable Test taking strategies

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to masai39's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, Sylviamon--thanks for the thanks. I am only giving back what people on this board have so freely given to me. It delights me to be able to share and encourage. You sound like you are going to...

  15. New Grad...need advice

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to mystc42's topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested in your saying you are in an "advanced" position. As an LPN, you can do what an LPN can do--you are safe in trusting that you will be given the support you need, and because you know...

  16. Life is futile, dead is dead, the other side

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    No need to apologize for the length of your post, Traumamama59! Where else will you find the sort of shoulder or ear that you need at a time like this. If we weren't inclined to hear what you needed...

  17. Jacho

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to marya's topic in Quality Improvement

    Do you mean, to be on an inspection team as a member? You might try looking at their website: http://www.jcaho.org/ (one other little tiny thing, it stands for Joint Commission for Accreditation...

  18. Impaction in toddlers?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    If the mother has the child most of the time and does not attend appropriately to her diet, especially fluid intake, even though she has been told, this is medical neglect. The lady needs some...

  19. Profit vs Not for Profit

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've never heard of a requirement for a hospice to have an inpatient facility, in fact, my understanding (and I could be wrong) was that ideally hospice was home care, at home. As for the chemo or...

  20. school retention rate or nclex pass rate-which is more important?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Students

    I've never understood why people believed that nursing schools could only do one or the other: get most of their nursing students through the course to graduate or sufficiently prepare them to be...

  21. What do you think about computers on you unit?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to evltwnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you are fast on the computer, at least faster than writing by hand, being able to chart online is great. It saves time and it can give us more time with the patient. A unit I interviewed...

  22. Good in-depth resource on sepsis

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to bluesky's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi-- I googled and this is what I got. I particularly liked the Medline notes as a great starting off place. Thanks for this thread. Haven't done much studying lately, and this looks

  23. Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to JaneMarieP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It took me from the end of August 2003 to the end of January 2004 to take NC-1. Most of that was dealing with the "what if I fail" terror. When I finished that one, I felt I had passed, but beyond...

  24. SMOKE FREE HOSPITALS inside and out

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Nursing

    Good grooming and minimal manners dictate that one does not fart around others (with the grudging exception of probably every husband on earth--how many wives do you know who think that's great?)....

  25. NC1 Info needed

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to linda111's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Shoot, it's just the same thing I told you and 20 or 30 other people. Just can't