Nurse Blondie

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  1. Excelsior Health Differences Across the Life Span 1

    Nurse Blondie posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hi! I just finished taking my first 5 Excelsior Exams - got an A on Reproductive Health tonight. I am moving on to the Health Differences Across the Life Span (1-2-3) exams. I have read posts that...

  2. Is taking first job in an office a bad career decision?

    Nurse Blondie replied to ktm89rn's topic in Nursing Career

    As a brand-new nurse, I was happy to take a job in a community hospital on a behavioral floor. I started out on overnights, and soon moved to days. I had the opportunity to float to many other areas...

  3. RN to MSN in Massachusetts

    Nurse Blondie posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I recently completed my ASN from Excelsior, online. Loved the program. Tried to apply for the online MSN program and received a letter stating that because I live in Massachusetts, I will not be able...

  4. RN to MSN in Massachusetts

    Nurse Blondie replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi, Oh no, nothing will be revoked. I honestly haven't followed up with it any further at this point, pretty much took the summer off. I will look into it again though and if I find out anything new,...

  5. MSN in Nursing Informatics vs Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration

    Nurse Blondie posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Just started looking into MSN programs in both concentrations and it seems that there is some overlap in that a degree in Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration includes Healthcare...

  6. MSN - can anyone reccommend an online program?

    Nurse Blondie posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I live in Massachusetts and would like to complete my MSN online. Can anyone recommend a good online program? Good meaning respected, affordable and fast

  7. MSN - can anyone reccommend an online program?

    Nurse Blondie replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Not yet. I have been looking at WGU. I don't think I will want/need to go further than my MSN, so their course structure shouldn't matter, but I need to figure out whether their courses would transfer...

  8. MSN - can anyone reccommend an online program?

    Nurse Blondie replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks Winny103, I'll definitely check it

  9. MSN - can anyone reccommend an online program?

    Nurse Blondie replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    SWilson, thanks for your

  10. RN to MSN in Massachusetts

    Nurse Blondie replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi thanks for your response. It would make sense to me if what you explained about NC were the same for MA, but what Excelsior stated is that I could still earn the MSN degree (as a Massachusetts...

  11. Once you go into Psych nursing

    Nurse Blondie replied to Crazed's topic in Psychiatric

    I started in Geri-Psych, and was told the same thing. I had no trouble floating to other floors while working in the hospital. I always worked per diem outside of that job, both for an agency...

  12. RN licensing with Massachusetts BON

    Nurse Blondie posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does anyone have an idea of how long this will take? I passed NCLEX on 5/3. The Mass Licensing website states a nursing license should show up in 3 business days. I called as it's been 6-7 business...

  13. RN licensing with Massachusetts BON

    Nurse Blondie replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If anyone reads this, the answer to my licensing delay was described to be a "computer glitch." It took 3 days to fix and they were not even aware of it until I called. So, definitely call if you...

  14. RN licensing with Massachusetts BON

    Nurse Blondie replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Like I said (with sarcasm), "Good ol'Massachusetts." I went back to the BON (Mass.gov) website and confirmed what I thought I had read, "licenses should appear online within 3 business days." I...

  15. RN licensing with Massachusetts BON

    Nurse Blondie replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Morte, I don't think so. The woman on the help desk was able to look me up via my

  16. CPNE Workshops...

    Nurse Blondie posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Has anyone taken both Excelsior's and Sherri Taylor's workshop? If so, can you explain what the differences are - if

  17. How do u know when you're ready for the cpne

    Nurse Blondie replied to sunshiine:)'s topic in Excelsior College

    Can anyone offer a suggestion for the best way to start studying for the CPNE? I just turned in my application-its in review. I've skimmed the study guide.. What

  18. Excelsior CPNE workshop March 26-28

    Nurse Blondie replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

    Did you go to the Albany workshop? Did you find it helpful? How many hours a day were you at the

  19. Excelsior College Online Nursing Exams

    Nurse Blondie posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I am beginning to study for the Transition to RN Role, Excelsior College Nursing Exam. I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether the practice exams that you can purchase from Excelsior are...

  20. Excelsior CPNE - Would you recommend a workshop?

    Nurse Blondie posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hi everyone, I am at the point where I am about eligible to register for the CPNE (should be mid-Dec). I know that it can take several months to be assigned a date and I am starting to think about my...

  21. Excelsior CPNE - Would you recommend a workshop?

    Nurse Blondie replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks for all that info, Loops. It sounds like the Excelsior workshop is a good tool to use to ensure you know your stuff after studying. I'll probably wait to see if I can schedule it towards the...

  22. studying for CPNE on a budget??

    Nurse Blondie replied to mamac0805's topic in Excelsior College

    Good luck studying for LS3 this week. I'm just starting that process. LS2 was the hardest one for me so far. I passed with a C, but the test was so difficult I thought I had failed. I was relieved to...

  23. studying for CPNE on a budget??

    Nurse Blondie replied to mamac0805's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks Nervous1 for all that invaluable info! Where is Sherri Taylor's in-person workshop located? $149/month doesn't sound that bad, I will probably do the same as you. When are you scheduled to...

  24. studying for CPNE on a budget??

    Nurse Blondie replied to mamac0805's topic in Excelsior College

    Congratulations! I am almost at the point you are now and starting to think about preparing for the CPNE. Like you, the $$$ scares me! What is "Rob's

  25. Excelsior CPNE Wait Time

    Nurse Blondie replied to angieh56's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi BeachNurse84, First, Congrats on finishing the program and in such a short amount of time! Since you took the CPNE so recently, I wanted to ask you if you took any of the workshops to prepare for...