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  1. thinking about excelsior- encouragement needed

    merky posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi all :-): I was enrolled in a traditional, brick and mortar program this year. Long story short, I finsihed most of my year 1 ADN clinicals, now have to wait another year before I can repeat 1...

  2. thinking about excelsior- encouragement needed

    merky replied to merky's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Missy and MissingMyErica: That's wonderful! I am so incredibly excited and cannot wait to start now! MissingMyErica: Congrats, wow!! I'll be doing all my exams in York since I live in Harrisburg,...

  3. thinking about excelsior- encouragement needed

    merky replied to merky's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Deteremine2b: God bless and thank you so much for sharing your experience. Wow, halfway done already, congrats!! It seemed to good to be true, but you're right- Excelsior IS a godsend! I'm sorry you...

  4. thinking about excelsior- encouragement needed

    merky replied to merky's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lax Nurse, That's great! I'd love to hear more about your path through excelsior if you have the time. When did you graduate and how long did it take you to complete? Your words mean alot to me- I...

  5. Just got my letter from HACC! What should I expect?

    merky replied to mnmcbm's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    From what I heard they are, well, how do I say it...b*ll breakers? My friend was in their program and her grandfather died and she had to go to the funeral, missed a clinical day and thus failed her...

  6. I feel like I'm "cheating" on nursing for asking this...

    merky replied to StangGang92's topic in General Students

    Not to mention the loans, ack! Go NP/CRNP. By the time you get there, the terminal degree will be the DnP anyways, which should satisfy the level of practice you are looking for. I think what you...

  7. Talk me down from the ledge (2nd edition)

    merky replied to merky's topic in General Students

    Thx to KeeperMom for sharing! If we have good reason to, are we allowed as nurses to tell the pt's mom to close the door

  8. Talk me down from the ledge (2nd edition)

    merky posted a topic in General Students

    Hi guys! Can you relate? I am about to enter NS in the fall and have been providing pt care for 7+ years now as a tech in various capacities. Lately the pts have really been getting on my nerves and...

  9. Talk me down from the ledge (2nd edition)

    merky replied to merky's topic in General Students

    You're a motivator! Now I'm excited! Thx

  10. Talk me down from the ledge (2nd edition)

    merky replied to merky's topic in General Students

    Thanks, That Guy! How has NS been for you? Are we expected, as students, to take as much crap (figuratively, LOL) as possible from the pts? Do you feel overwhelmed yet? Thanks in advance for...

  11. Talk me down from the ledge (2nd edition)

    merky replied to merky's topic in General Students

    Thanks again, katebean. Feel free to email me as you go through NS and encounter problems like this or of any kind. It really helps to talk w/a fellow student. I almost dropped out of NS before I...

  12. ADN to MSN yay or nay ?

    merky replied to Elleveein's topic in General Students

    Hey Moogs (may I call you that?). That's exactly why Im going the ADN to BSN to MSN track...money savings! Also, I need time to suss out what I want as an NP specialty. I think this is a great way...

  13. ADN to MSN yay or nay ?

    merky replied to Elleveein's topic in General Students

    That first NP job may be just as elusive, esp w/out clinical experience. I'm going ADN instead of direct entry MSN so I might be a little biased I know someone had mentioned about PAs getting hired...

  14. bachelor's in another field to NP in 3 years

    merky replied to creativetype2007's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be happy to step it up to doctorate level! Who knows, maybe they'll start an ADN to DNP program for 2nd degree students. There are so many different flavors of nurses, yet we all seemed to get...

  15. Talk me down from the ledge (2nd edition)

    merky replied to merky's topic in General Students

    Thanks katebean and Moogie :-). Youre both correct and katebean, you hit it on the head- I CAN'T STAND addicts. Most have a very "me-me-me" personality that I have a very hard time stomaching. I am...

  16. Night/Weekend Second Degree BSN programs???

    merky replied to webstar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have a Bachelors in Bio and am starting my (long) pathway to MSN. Sorry to say there are no shortcuts. You will need two years to do your RN clinicals because unless you are in an accelerated...

  17. ADN to MSN yay or nay ?

    merky replied to Elleveein's topic in General Students

    Hmm...well you would need a BS/N to get into the DO prog. I havent decided yet myself- im going for an ADN this fall even though i have a BS in bio...i might just do the ADN-MSN iafter i graduate if...

  18. bachelor's in another field to NP in 3 years

    merky replied to creativetype2007's topic in General Nursing

    Cheers, MC1906! This is the pathway I choose! I already have a BS, now going back for my ADN. After that I plan to do RN->BSN, and then MSN. If you get a job right after ADN, they should pay...

  19. Are females attracted to male nurses....or just really laugh at the males doing this?

    merky replied to mpolo's topic in General Students

    :yeah: Three Cheers!! Well said hombre!!!

  20. Anyone having luck with jobs?

    merky replied to JBMmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You could consider working in a sleep lab until a suitable RNI position opens up. It's not as in depth as Nursing, but sleep labs are always clamoring for techs. If you have HCE, they will usually...

  21. How i landed a new grad position

    merky replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you, OP, you have inspired me not to quit! I start an ADN in Fall 2010 and I was getting a bit scared re: the current employment market. If we need help with resumes and cover letters, can we...

  22. Anyone having luck with jobs?

    merky replied to JBMmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's good to hear words of encouragement. I start an ADN fall 2010. Si se puede! (Yes, we can!)

  23. Curious about nursing in Mexico

    merky replied to NightNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe she knows more than you are giving her credit for. There is much lost in

  24. changing career from company nurse to sleep technician

    merky replied to trigger0423's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck, prayers are on their way! I would still go on the sleep interview on the off chance that you don't get the job you want, just so you can pay the bills until the right job opens up. I know...

  25. changing career from company nurse to sleep technician

    merky replied to trigger0423's topic in General Nursing

    I second that. I am a registered sleep tech going back to school as a nurse because it is in no way, shape or form challenging enough. You are basically an electrician as a sleep