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  1. How do you stay sexy in nursing school

    smitty10 replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    yes, i have a copy of her reciting her poem over some nice housemusic. it really brings out the positive

  2. Is 50+ pages of reading a week "normal?"

    smitty10 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    just wait until you are 50 pages just for 1 health problem =) Smitty

  3. How do you stay sexy in nursing school

    smitty10 replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    i always wear my regular clothes into work and then change into my scrubs. When I get off work,i freshen up in the locker room and put my clothes back on. I also maintain a pedicure once a month,...

  4. cpne failures

    smitty10 replied to moodychick's topic in Online Distance Learning

    not to be funny, but try and remember not to include the "real world" into your studies. even though you may have seen a BP in the arm with the running IV, try and think about what is happening to...

  5. Can you understand this? Board of Alabama re this program

    smitty10 replied to snowiebella's topic in Online Distance Learning

    "You would need to supply a copy of your LPN transcript (if applicable) and work experience as a way to demonstrate that you meet the requirements." I'm not from Alabama, but it sounds like to me, you...

  6. which hospital has the best nurse grad. orientation?

    smitty10 replied to smitty10's topic in Michigan Nursing

    thanks alot!!! i will check into that

  7. which hospital has the best nurse grad. orientation?

    smitty10 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Out of all the hospital in the metro Detroit area, in your opinion, which hospital has a good new grad. orientation. I've been a ER tech for over 15 years, and now the idea of transitioning to...

  8. Excelsior Pass Rates!!!

    smitty10 replied to j1l4d's topic in Excelsior College

    i passed my CPNE on the 1st.

  9. Humanities Credits for Excelsior

    smitty10 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    i took the Bioethics Philosophical Issues in Aug. if you follow the study guide and utilize the practice questions and quizzes in the Munsun book, you will be fine. Make sure you get all 3 required...

  10. New nurse getting eaten alive

    smitty10 replied to JSlice.'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    you know what, some people are just miserable!!! and their only means of life is to make others feel as miserable as them. You have accomplished alot and don't let them steal your joy!!!!!!! it's not...

  11. Index cards, how do you make them work for you

    smitty10 replied to justbee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i wrote out my own flash cards on 3x5, then used them like i was playing a game of memory/matching. i have also posted them on the walls, doors, fridge and in the kitchen where i do the dishes. i...

  12. Please help me pass my nclex-rn exam

    smitty10 replied to aspiringnurs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ok girl, 1st. take a big deep breath!!!!! as for your daughter's 1st bday, if you can make some cupcakes and get a couple of balloons from the dollarstore. (She's not gonna remember this...

  13. Question for Excelsior students

    smitty10 replied to jamienR's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hi there Muffin, i just completed the program and i Loved it. my graduation date is 9-17-10. first thing you should do is call EC or apply and see where you stand as far as credits and what exams...

  14. new grads in MI

    smitty10 replied to lizzy33's topic in First Year After Licensure

    check out the U of M health system. i will graduate on 9-17-10 and should be ready by mid October to take the boards. I was wondering should i try to look for a graduate nursing position, or just...

  15. Those studying for the CPNE- here's a huge tip

    smitty10 replied to SweettartRN's topic in Excelsior College

    that's how i studied for and passed my CPNE in May. I made my mnuemonics off of those pages!!! :) like for O2 management, i did ROCOPS Response to activity 02 status( 3 C= color,cap refill or...

  16. ec grads

    smitty10 replied to debg's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hey there Debg. I came into EC with over 50% previous nursing school credits. I applied in June 2007 and I've completed the program Aug 2010. Could I have completed this program any sooner? Yes....

  17. Inspiration

    smitty10 replied to stevefl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks Steve for the words and :ancong!: I'm preparing for the NCLEX now, and I'm very excited. I have begun to pull out all my notebooks and study guides from the nursing concept series and I'm...

  18. Online education questions

    smitty10 replied to roseynurse345's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i'm seriously considering doing an online rn-bsn program. however, i have a few concerns: i'm considering graduate school after my bsn. is it possible to get letters of recommendations from online...

  19. nclex exam!

    smitty10 replied to bummed82386's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The 3rd time will be the charm!! take a look at the NCSBN website. they are they one's that write the NCLEX. they offer a couple of prep courses in different price ranges. don't give up. just take a...

  20. How to deal with negative comments about Excelsior

    smitty10 replied to ltsgnn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sometimes People are just not happy unless they can bring someone else down. Sometimes People just get the "Crab in a Barrel" mentality. Sometimes you just have People who really hate to see other...

  21. I failed nursing school and need some advice!

    smitty10 replied to raang5's topic in General Students

    i was in your same shoes, except i was in my last semester and i missed the final by 2 points. i prayed,cried, yelled, and prayed some more. I found out about Excelsior College. it is an distant...

  22. CPNE - Frightened!

    smitty10 replied to Lisa1203's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hi Lisa, if you haven't already you should print out the study guide and begin looking on the EPN site and read the cpne posts and journal. you can also schedule an advisory phone call and for 30...

  23. HELP!!!!!!!!

    smitty10 replied to ToBANurse2010's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Excelsior college is a RN program. good luck to you in whatever you

  24. HELP!!!!!!!!

    smitty10 replied to ToBANurse2010's topic in Michigan Nursing

    well, how long are you willing to wait for them? were you in a 2 year or 4 year nursing program? i had to drop out my 2nd to last class from a traditional nursing program and later on i went on to...

  25. Study plan - Need your help

    smitty10 replied to Phil313's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hi, I would advise you to purchase the required books or at least check them out of the library. there is a site that also rents textbooks, CHEGG.COM its kinda normal to feel like a fish out of...