Sheri257

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  1. Getting hired as an RN EC grad

    Sheri257 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'll let the moderators take over from here but, I'd like to just say one thing: I am not the OP. Logging in on multiple accounts is prohibited. If I had been doing that, I'm sure the moderators would...

  2. Is Getting Into Nursing School Earlier Worth A Four Year Contract?

    Sheri257 replied to Sheri257's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While one of the hospitals is bad, the other one is ok. A lot of people who work there do seem to be happy. It's just that their pay and benefits isn't as good as other jobs. If the requirement was...

  3. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    Sheri257 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think traditional U.S. education has a lot of flaws. I personally think the Filipinos have it right. From what I understand, their nursing schools are four years minimum. Three days are spent in...

  4. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    Sheri257 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree. I'm not saying that someone who goes through ICU clinicals is going to be a competent ICU nurse from the start. That would be ridiculous. But having some ICU clinicals before you graduate is...

  5. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    Sheri257 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Actually, I wouldn't be opposed to a more comprehensive CPNE type exam, so to speak. If it tests for all the clinical skills required and experienced EC RN's pass it then, I think that would be a good...

  6. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    Sheri257 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It would be helpful it you stuck with the original content of the discussion. You said: That was the context of my reply: RN's with two years experience, not LPN's. Anyway ... it really doesn't...

  7. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    Sheri257 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you're saying the board screwed up with it's original interpretation of the statute then, yeah, I would agree with you. The board hadn't looked at the EC program in 14 years. They probably should...

  8. Corrections Vs. Psych Institution for the Criminally Insane

    Sheri257 replied to Sheri257's topic in Correctional

    Thanks. IF I decide to do this, I was already planning on taking several self defense courses, not just one. I want to be totally prepared if something goes wrong. And, I think it would also boost...

  9. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    Sheri257 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't think they're less qualified. I just think the problem is more complicated than what you're describing. If you suspend the requirements for certain groups then you render the requirements...

  10. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    Sheri257 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That is ridiculous. Case in point: Last fall my school started working on a night-weekend program for students on the two year waiting list with the idea of getting them into the program sooner. Since...

  11. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    Sheri257 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't think you're understanding the legal issue. The actual statute states that out-of-state grads have to attend schools with the same curriculum requirements as California schools. The board...

  12. Getting hired as an RN EC grad

    Sheri257 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you're going to go to that much trouble .... I'm also wondering if you've looked at LVN-to-RN transition programs at traditional colleges. Assuming your existing credits would transfer, it's a lot...

  13. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    Sheri257 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's not a "simplistic rule," it's the law. That's what the lawsuit was about, and that's why Excelsior lost. If the Board of Nursing is so incompetent then, why did the courts uphold their decision?...

  14. "From doctors to beautiful ladies..."

    Sheri257 replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

  15. Is Getting Into Nursing School Earlier Worth A Four Year Contract?

    Sheri257 replied to Sheri257's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You raise some excellent points. What's also making me suspicious about this deal is that they're only giving people ten days to apply and, if they're accepted, they're supposed to start some kind of...

  16. Is Getting Into Nursing School Earlier Worth A Four Year Contract?

    Sheri257 replied to Sheri257's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's a good question and we're trying to find out the answer. These hospitals are taking 20 students total, and that could make a substantial difference in the waiting list and, maybe even push her...

  17. Ever have one of your patients threaten to sue? Scared!

    Sheri257 replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    Rule number one with any threatened lawsuit: No need to worry about it until the lawsuit is actually filed. People threaten to sue all the time. Very few actually file.

  18. Oceanside

    Sheri257 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in California Nursing

    From what I've heard ... the pay in San Diego (and surrounding towns) is generally lower than other coastal areas of the state which, if true, is unfortunate since the cost of living has gotten so...

  19. Getting hired as an RN EC grad

    Sheri257 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Actually, it's no big secret. This thread is about hospitals not hiring EC grads. If they're not hiring do you think it's because they had good experiences? If you talk to recruiters, a lot of them...

  20. Getting hired as an RN EC grad

    Sheri257 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think it depends on the hospital's experience with new EC grads and, also, whether you're an LVN with lots of acute care experience ... not necessarily the town. At the hospital I'm working at now...

  21. Is The Housing Bubble Going To Pop???

    Sheri257 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in California Nursing

    This is a good point. If you take Victorville and Barstow as an example ... you can see how the market dynamics change ... both for jobs and housing. Victorville is a 45 minute drive to tons of good...

  22. Is The Housing Bubble Going To Pop???

    Sheri257 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in California Nursing

    Interesting. I too have had a little over $100K in mortgages but my PMI was never over $40 a month. For whatever reason, this PMI calculator doesn't mention credit as a criteria so ... who knows?...

  23. Is The Housing Bubble Going To Pop???

    Sheri257 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in California Nursing

    Usually the only time you have to put 20 percent down is if your credit really sucks. Otherwise, 20 percent down doesn't always make sense. Yeah, it does reduce your payment. But you also have to...

  24. Is The Housing Bubble Going To Pop???

    Sheri257 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in California Nursing

    Ever ??? If you're talking coastal areas, then yeah. Although I wouldn't be surprized if those prices drop $100K, maybe even $200K eventually, depending on how expensive the area is and how high...

  25. Is The Housing Bubble Going To Pop???

    Sheri257 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in California Nursing

    It is true that subsequent credit inquiries will drop your credit score. But, after you buy the house and make the payments on time for six months ... your credit score goes up. I didn't believe my...