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  1. Completing Excelsior RN QUICK!!!

    Arcadia73 replied to Justliving00's topic in Excelsior College

    I need to do the same thing! I have to take Micro and then onto the nursing classes. I'd be down for keeping in touch with those of you around the same stage in the

  2. How I got an A on the EXCELSIOR Anatomy Physiology Exam in 2 weeks study!

    Arcadia73 replied to Tamkin's topic in Excelsior College

    That is amazing! Is there a similar youtube video geared toward

  3. Starting AAS in nursing in jan 15

    Arcadia73 replied to brutus00's topic in Excelsior College

    Awesome! I'm gearing up to start as well! I just got my copy of microbiology Demystified the other day! I took A&P in lpn school so that's accounted for. I'm excited but nervous too! I've been an...

  4. I graduated!!!

    Arcadia73 posted a topic in General Students

    Hey, all! Just a quick update to let everyone know that I finally graduated from my LPN program this past weekend! I haven't been too active in the community lately ( school and all, lol!) but just...

  5. Any Trocaire College LPN students here or anyone from Buffalo, NY?

    Arcadia73 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello, everyone! I am about to start my lpn courses on January 20th and am curious if there are any other students from Trocaire or the Buffalo area on

  6. Looking to start Excelsior soon! Prereq question??

    Arcadia73 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hey, all! So, I am thinking of starting EC in the very near future. My question is will they take most if not all of my former college credits from my BA in Psychology? I mean, am I REALLY gonna hve...

  7. Looking to start Excelsior soon! Prereq question??

    Arcadia73 replied to Arcadia73's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks for the info!! Wish me luck. Good luck to you also,

  8. New Grads! What was your first orientation like for you?

    Arcadia73 replied to MimiLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in th eprocess of going thru myvery first orientattion as a new grad. I had 5 days on 7-3, 5 days 3-11 and am on day one of five during the 11-7 overnight shift which is the shift I was hired for....

  9. My 1st LPN job!!!! Night shift...FREAKING out!!

    Arcadia73 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi! So, long story short... I graduated from nursing school last May but didn't get up the nerve to take my boards until THIS past March! I passed on the 1st try and feel SO dumb for waiting so long....

  10. My 1st LPN job!!!! Night shift...FREAKING out!!

    Arcadia73 replied to Arcadia73's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for your kind words! So far so good at the new job. Everyone seems really nice & cool and work together quite well! Let's just hope it's the same on the night shift. I won't know for sure...

  11. What is your current LPN salary

    Arcadia73 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey! I live in Buffalo, NY & I just got my 1st LPN job, which I start orientation for tomorrow! Base salary at the LTC facilty that I'll be at is $15.39. I, however, will be working overnights (...

  12. ANY JOB UPSTATE NY?

    Arcadia73 replied to kimesha101's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey! Did you ever consider Buffalo, NY? The hospitals there seem to hire a lot. Also the rent is hella cheap compared to most places. I am from NJ originally and currently live in Buffalo. I will be...

  13. I graduated!!!

    Arcadia73 replied to Arcadia73's topic in General Students

    Hey! Congrats & don't be nervous!! The classes at Trociare are pretty good, tough but fair. However, this past semester they seemed somewhat unorganized and things were a bit out of synch for a...

  14. Erie County Medical Center?

    Arcadia73 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey! I don't know much about their loan program but the hospital itself is GREAT! I am finishing up my last semester of lpn school and I'm doing my clinicals there during this rotation. Everyone has...

  15. Any Trocaire College LPN students here or anyone from Buffalo, NY?

    Arcadia73 replied to Arcadia73's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey, there! So, are you just starting out this semester? I am in my last semester and graduate in May ( FINALLY!) and can't

  16. Anyone else starting their last semester of LPN school?!

    Arcadia73 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey, all! Just wondering if anyone else out there is about to start their last semster of lpn school? I start tomorrow and am SO excited / nervous etc.! I started this time last year and BOY has it...

  17. I passed my CPNE!!!

    Arcadia73 replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!!! I'd love to read about your experiences since I am strongly considering EC to get my ADN. =

  18. ***CLASS OF 2011***

    Arcadia73 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey, all! I started my program this past January 19th and I'll be graduating May 2011! I can't wait! I really love the classes & have done quite well thus far. I can't believe that FINALS are,...

  19. Celebratory Tattoo?

    Arcadia73 replied to ortess1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    GREAT idea! I think once I graduate I will definitely get another tat. I am toying with the idea of a Phoenix rising from the ashes. I have been thru a lot of turmoil and illness in my life and I did...

  20. January 2010 starts

    Arcadia73 replied to plaza's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started NF1 & AP1 on the 20th of January. Things have been going pretty well so far. It has been rather fast paced, but interesting! So far I took an AP quiz in lab and got an 80% and I got an...

  21. Just passed my RN boards!!!

    Arcadia73 replied to jschut's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How WONDERFUL!! Congrats!! =

  22. So, what color are your school uniforms?

    Arcadia73 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, there! My school in Buffalo has us wearing white tops with wine colored pants. We also have white lab coats. I don't start until Tuesday, so I have yet to wear

  23. My first and second day of LPN school

    Arcadia73 replied to LovelyGraduatedNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, thanks for sharing! I can't WAIT to start classes on the 19th! Our orientation is on the 14th and I am actually picking up my uniform TODAY from the local uniform store. We have to wear white...

  24. A&P 1 Spring 2010

    Arcadia73 replied to Rimzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    WOW, thanks you SO very much for all this amazing info! It's very much appreciated!!

  25. Happy New Year

    Arcadia73 replied to AngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Happy New Year everyone! I am SO thankful to have found this forum! I start lpn school in about 3 weeks and if I had NOT been privy to the insight you folks have offered on these threads I surely...