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  1. Anyone an excelsior adn in the bsn program?

    tokmom, I graduated from Excelsior ASN program in 2010. There were a lot of "unexpected problems"(obtaining initial licensure) there :-( ( I am half way done with my BSN thru "Chamberlain"). Chamberlain online is "much" better, and "quicker" than Ex...
  2. SJ Cory, Your in for a very long wait! They (GBON) had a meeting for the past three days. One would think these meetings would produce better fruit! Did you graduate for Excelsior? If so, you will need to do a preceptor-ship more than likely..One of ...
  3. $15,000 for Preceptorship?!!!!

    This fee was for a preceptorship for New Grads. This was not the cost for a refresher course. I wanted the correct information posted here as I am the original poster, and this is the fee they quoted me for a 320 hour preceptor-ship. Definitely not w...
  4. Over crowded ga hospital preceptorship

    ukstudent, Thank you for your post. However, let me restate one of my previous post on another thread. I took my clinicals at Southern Regional in Riverdale, Ga. Mind you, this hospital is said to be the toughest to complete successfully during CPNE....
  5. Things that make ya go, Hmmmmmmmmmm

    mindlor, HMMMMM is an understatement!!!!!! WHY NOT JUST SAY NO? I AIN'T DOING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have the right to refuse to do something you no is wrong, or that you no could hurt the patient, or yourself!!!! NO ORDER, NO DEAL!!!!!!!!!! And, what M...
  6. Georgia code 43-26-7 (article 1) re Excelsior education

    Well, so much for letting the Professionals handle it! They were a complete waste of my time! Of course , they only had Excelsior's best interest in mind, not mine! So, to anyone else in this situation, hire your own attorney if you can afford to bec...
  7. Over crowded ga hospital preceptorship

    elkpark, The State Board determines what the requirements are for a school to be acceptable education in their state, or they won't issue you a license. It really isn't the accrediting board..Moreover, how can the same board issue a license to RT, EM...
  8. Excelsior stated " i can't help you!"

    I called Excelsior State Board Department to see if they could suggest any hospitals so I could complete my preceptorship hours. And, I was told that I can't help you! Your a graduate, and so your on your on to find your preceptorship hospital. We ca...
  9. Over crowded ga hospital preceptorship

    Am I the only one that has noticed that the two hospitals that are still doing preceptorships for the open public are over crowed? Medical Center of Central Georgia, and Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, both have waiting list until Mar...
  10. $15,000 for Preceptorship?!!!!

    ARE YOU KIDDING ME PIEDMONT NEWMAN HOSPITAL? CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT THIS HOSPITAL WANTED TO CHARGE ME $15,000 DOLLARS FOR A 320 HOUR PRECEPTORSHIP?! I KID YOU NOT!!!!!!!!!!! NEEDLESS TO SAY, I TOLD THEM TO FORGET THAT!!!!!!!!!! I JUST WANTED TO PUT THI...
  11. Suggestions for NCLEX review books other than Saunders?

    Put the Saunders down. (Although it's good in it's own right). Purchase Sylvia Rayfield's online review and her review, and pharmacology books, as well as Ready to Pass review book and, Sally Lagerquist DVD review. These will serve you well, or at le...
  12. Sheri Taylor's CPNE online workshop

    happydrunkcat, and joy1 True. Thanks for pointing that out. That was an invaluable service as well as calling the ECE staff every chance I was allowed with my questions.. But, word to the wise, if you call them with a question then they know what you...
  13. Georgia code 43-26-7 (article 1) re Excelsior education

    SegaGN, I have called the Georgia Board of Nursing so much that they have a special ring tone for my call...LOL..Perhaps, that is why they never call back!!!! But, now they are dealing with the attorney's office.. But, even that doesn't seem to be th...
  14. Georgia code 43-26-7 (article 1) re Excelsior education

    Hello, This is just a follow up. I turned my case over to the attorneys office about two months ago, and no word yet! I have been waiting patiently, but the waiting is driving me up the wall. What is taking the GBON so long to respond to their letter...
  15. Sheri Taylor's CPNE online workshop

    Oh, there were some corrections made to Rob's videos, but he mentions those as well. He will send you all the corrections.. The mnemonics are still essential to your passing, or at least it was for me.. He makes it easy to remember all of the critica...