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  1. avoid for profit, nonaccredited schools

    Patti_RN replied to GinaR's topic in General Students

    Accreditation has been around since I first applied to college in the 1970's. For the most part, in the 60's, 70's and 80's (the decades you're wondering about) it wasn't much of an issue because...

  2. Why is Army medic experience not valued for New Grads applying for ER jobs?

    Patti_RN replied to armyemtbsn's topic in Emergency

    Resume writing is an art, and you can highlight your experiences and training by carefully describing those details in your resume. If you believe managers are passing you over because you have...

  3. avoid for profit, nonaccredited schools

    Patti_RN replied to GinaR's topic in General Students

    I know several people who attended for-profit schools, some were military wives who believed they had no other option because of the constant risk of being transferred, others who couldn't get...

  4. avoid for profit, nonaccredited schools

    Patti_RN replied to GinaR's topic in General Students

    Also, look at your state's BON website; most states have a list of approved schools (with the school's address and phone number so there is no confusion). It's also important to note that the school...

  5. Online Courses vs. In Class Courses

    Patti_RN replied to NyLALove's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Susie, your experience sounds a lot like mine (especially the part where you felt like a fraud! I used that exact expression when I was taking the class!) I got through the class by going through the...

  6. Online Courses vs. In Class Courses

    Patti_RN replied to NyLALove's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Susie, you make a good point, there are some classes that are difficult for most students to suffer through without instruction. I took an online statistics course (math is NOT on of my strengths!)...

  7. Challenging the LPN

    Patti_RN replied to delldell's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Interesting little tidbit, Commuter! I was skeptical, but checked California's website and found that there are three paths to LVN licensure (cut and pasted from CA's DON website)......

  8. Challenging the LPN

    Patti_RN replied to delldell's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Out of curiosity (and doubt!) I just checked Utah's BON's rules and regulations. Yes, you do need to graduate from/ complete an approved nursing program in order to apply for a license (and proof is...

  9. Challenging the LPN

    Patti_RN replied to delldell's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    While all BON have different criteria, it seems unlikely that you could circumvent the requirement that you graduate from an approved LPN/LVN school in order to sit for the NCLEX. I believe graduation...

  10. What is an average 12 hour shift like for a nurse

    Patti_RN replied to DeezKeyz's topic in Nursing Career

    DeezKeyz, Not to be rude, but people on this site are nurses who discuss their careers and nursing issues. We try to help and nurture each other and do so by giving supportive advice to our colleagues...

  11. Online Courses vs. In Class Courses

    Patti_RN replied to NyLALove's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've taken many online classes and my experience has been very mixed. There are limitations to most online classes, including lack of real time discussions, no immediate feedback from your instructor,...

  12. Fired: Now what?

    Patti_RN replied to patty377's topic in Nursing Career

    It's too late for you to do anything about this job, but reading your post, I saw lots of red flags--not that you did anything terribly wrong, but once the momentum is in motion, it's hard to stop....

  13. Which FNP programs are the shortest?

    Patti_RN replied to rynophiliac's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Clinical requirements are dictated by individual programs, and sometimes at the whims of school directors or others. Some programs assign preceptors, others encourage or expect students to find their...

  14. Any Psyche RNs go to FNP program?

    Patti_RN replied to rynophiliac's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Clinical experience is very, very valuable. There are programs that require pertinent experience for admission. Admissions committees look at much more than just GPA--or just experience. My admissions...

  15. Which FNP programs are the shortest?

    Patti_RN replied to rynophiliac's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Georgetown's full-time program is 18 months and beyond rigorous! They also have a part time option that takes two years. Unless you're Einstein, it's probably impossible to work at all while enrolled...

  16. 3rd TRY!!!

    Patti_RN replied to jeuulnie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Now

  17. 3rd TRY!!!

    Patti_RN replied to jeuulnie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take a deep breath! You truly have no idea whether you passed or not. I've tutored grads to prepare them for the NCLEX, some who were taking it the second or third time. I tell them NOT to do the PVT...

  18. Do I have to take the NCLEX in the state I graduated from?

    Patti_RN replied to mommynurse11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Actually, I just applied for a license in another state and went through the application process, paid for that state's license and also paid for my BON to endorse (verify) my license. The total cost...

  19. Do you wear rings?

    Patti_RN replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    My biggest fear is losing jewelry; taking rings off and losing them is probably much riskier than wearing them. If your rings are somewhat flat and don't have settings that stick out (and can either...

  20. 3rd TRY!!!

    Patti_RN replied to jeuulnie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    By the way, to anyone who failed once, twice or even more times (and to those who passed on their first attempt and are smug about it) once you pass, you are an RN. It doesn't matter how many times...

  21. 3rd TRY!!!

    Patti_RN replied to jeuulnie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not to dash your hopes, but the pop up merely says something to the effect that you are not eligible to take the exam. Most people see this pop-up when they passed; they are ineligible to retake the...

  22. Do I have to take the NCLEX in the state I graduated from?

    Patti_RN replied to mommynurse11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You should plan on taking the test in the state where you plan to work, unless both states are compact states, then it would make no difference where you take the test and are licensed. (As others...

  23. An easy lab value mnemonic that I made up (NCLEX)

    Patti_RN replied to ish84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    After the tutorial, you're allowed to write down anything you want or need to. This strategy helps those who are concerned that after the barrage of questions and many various answers they won't be...

  24. Vent: Why I won't accompany my mother to the ER anymore

    Patti_RN replied to BelgianRN's topic in Emergency

    I cringed when I read that, because I endured something similar with my mom. But, my mom is no longer alive, so I'd be happy to endure such embarrassments to have her back! Most of us have been on...

  25. Georgetown Online FNP Program

    Patti_RN replied to LostN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Georgetown's admission process isn't the least bit arbitrary! True, there are no absolute criteria for admission; some students with 4.0 GPAs but weak references or lacking experience can be rejected,...