Sheri257

Sheri257

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  1. excelsior accepted in ?? states

    Sheri257 replied to 1dreday's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oops. Double

  2. excelsior accepted in ?? states

    Sheri257 replied to 1dreday's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is the application for Nurse Practitioners in California. http://www.rn.ca.gov/lic/pdf/np-app.pdf At the top it says you have to have an active California RN license. So, if you didn't meet the...

  3. I was totally dissed last night

    Sheri257 replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The NLN accreditation is nice but, it doesn't always carry much weight with the state boards, which are the only accrediting authorities that matter. It obviously didn't help EC in California, and it...

  4. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    Sheri257 replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I realize that you get credit for the same classes. But I'm not sure they are, actually, the same classes. Anytime you take an abbreviated course, be it summer, winter session or whatever ... the same...

  5. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    Sheri257 replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just my personal opinion but, I'm in a traditional ADN program, and I still don't think even that is enough. There's too much to learn in nursing with too little time. And, even though ADN's...

  6. Looking 4 other Cali students trying to get into ADN or BSN online programs?

    Sheri257 replied to can'twait's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yeah ... people always make the argument that the state should accept these programs because of the shortage. But there really isn't much support for changing the requirements. What's being done here,...

  7. How can I set myself apart from other BSN applicants ?

    Sheri257 replied to elizabetta's topic in General Students

    This is true. If it's not part of the official criteria, they won't consider it because, usually, their hands are

  8. How did you prepare yourself for the less pleasant aspects of nursing?

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

    If you're really worried about it, get a job in a hospital. The more you see (and, also smell) it, the more you get used to it. While you might not get totally used to everything ... after awhile, it...

  9. Respiratory Therapist VS Nursing

    Sheri257 replied to airis's topic in Nursing Career

    This is true. RN's usually make at least $10,000 more a year, on average, than

  10. Calif RN disagrees with CNA in many ways. Am I alone?

    Sheri257 replied to imkw_np's topic in California Nursing

    Just a quick update on decertification news ... Looks like St. Vincent's joined Scripps Encinitas in defeating decertification efforts ... http://www.stopunions.com/election_info.htm But there's now a...

  11. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    Sheri257 replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    Yeah ... I've felt that way a million times. In all honesty, I often think this is the biggest mistake of my life. But, I've invested too much in it to turn back now. What made it worse was when I...

  12. I was totally dissed last night

    Sheri257 replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Speculation about me being a former EC student has come up before. That's why I thought it was funny. I guess if you didn't know the history of our debates on this subject, you might misinterpret the...

  13. I was totally dissed last night

    Sheri257 replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well pedinurse ... as least we have found one thing we can agree

  14. I was totally dissed last night

    Sheri257 replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you want to make this personal then, go ahead and take your shot if it makes you feel better. I realize you're upset with the charge nurse's comments ... and, perhaps, some of the points I have...

  15. I was totally dissed last night

    Sheri257 replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you're asking if I ever was an EC student, I can assure you that I have never enrolled nor attempted to enroll in EC.

  16. I was totally dissed last night

    Sheri257 replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I wasn't judging people's lifestyles or their individual circumstances. I was simply comparing the requirements of each program. Traditional programs require lots of clinical time in the hospital, EC...

  17. I was totally dissed last night

    Sheri257 replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's the operative word. A clinical test. Yes I am familiar with CPNE. As I previously mentioned, in my traditional program, we have to pass four final clinical exams to graduate. We have final...

  18. I was totally dissed last night

    Sheri257 replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When did I call you incompetent? I did no such thing. I've been debating education standards and the state BON's issues with EC. I never once called you incompetent or, anything else for that

  19. I was totally dissed last night

    Sheri257 replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Missy ... with all due respect ... it is easier. There is an LVN in my class who also has 10 years experience. You don't think it would be easier for her if she could skip all the clinicials and just...

  20. I was totally dissed last night

    Sheri257 replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If this is the way you really feel then, then the charge nurse comment shouldn't have even bothered you. This is what I don't understand about EC students. They knowingly go with a program that...

  21. I was totally dissed last night

    Sheri257 replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The whole thread was about a charge nurse questioning your degree. Obviously someone is questioning it. We can argue about language, but it's not the equivalent either. The equivalent would be...

  22. I was totally dissed last night

    Sheri257 replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't have any issues with the time investment because no one is going to question my degree, which is the way I want it. I do have issues with people claiming they've accomplished more than I have...

  23. I was totally dissed last night

    Sheri257 replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Since when is that bragging rights? If the LVN's in my program got to skip all of the clinical hours, they'd be able to finish in less than a year too. But then the state boards and employers would be...

  24. I was totally dissed last night

    Sheri257 replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Not just childish but insulting as well. Not to mention ... totally inaccurate once again. EC grads achieve more faster than traditional grads ... that is ridiculous. It's not like traditional...

  25. I was totally dissed last night

    Sheri257 replied to Law of Fives's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You're not going to make EC look any better by knocking traditional programs. And what you're saying is totally inaccurate. Out of a dozen or so clinical instructors I've only had a problem with one,...