Agnus

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  1. Humanities class at EC?

    Agnus replied to Coldfoot's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is up to the individual school as to how much credit they will grant for any test out exam, such as CLEP etc. Excelsior is generally very good about granting the maximum credit recomened for a...

  2. Humanities class at EC?

    Agnus replied to Coldfoot's topic in Online Distance Learning

    EC has the same requirements no matter where you live. LPN is only one opiton. There are others. Get their Cataloge. Just because you live it a certain state there is nothing that says you are...

  3. Excelsior College questions

    Agnus replied to NurseRatchet26's topic in General Nursing

    Oh the rumor mill! When are you going to check with the CA BORN to see WHY new Excelsior Grads are not accepted? When are you going to check with them to see That if your are an RN your degree is...

  4. students and instructors crossing boundaries

    Agnus replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I salute

  5. I p****'ed off a coworker

    Agnus replied to BuffaloLPN's topic in General Nursing

    YES, YES. get my IV now that is a very good. Demonstrates you are willing to help and support her, and you both were just over burdened

  6. What is the Phillipine 'secret'?

    Agnus replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    First let me say that the vast majority of Filoppino nurses that I have had the privilege to work with were/are EXCELLENT. However, I cannot agree with the statements that they are all good or even...

  7. Where should you start as a new nurse?

    Agnus replied to moninurse's topic in General Nursing

    Since you say you have no idea where your heart lies I suggest a general med surg where you can get a variety of experience some good general background and don't feel so overwhelmed. From there you...

  8. I p****'ed off a coworker

    Agnus replied to BuffaloLPN's topic in General Nursing

    sorry the candy bar cookie etc. sounds like you are a child and reguard me that way too. Also sounds manipulative. I Hate it when someone does this to me. Talk to me instead. I don't need your...

  9. Support Socks/Hose....

    Agnus replied to CapeMaui's topic in General Nursing

    Jobst are not the only ones footsmart carries. The fact is the ones I ordered are footsmart's own brand and MUCH less expensive than the Jobst that they also sell. Like I said thier paper cataloge...

  10. Support Socks/Hose....

    Agnus replied to CapeMaui's topic in General Nursing

    I reciently went back to work on the floor. After ONE day my legs were > 4+ pitting edema. And the ache!! So bad I could not have worked the third day. (fortunately I was scheduled off) I knew I...

  11. RNs, Bedbaths, I&O & Linen Changes

    Agnus replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    It is, as you can see from the above post, a mixed bag. Always be prepared to do these tasks. Even where you have aids that do them there will be times that you will need to do them. Some places...

  12. Questions about nursing research

    Agnus replied to terri b.'s topic in General Nursing

    I am surprised that a nursing research course has not directed you to CINAHL. This is an online (library) data base of allied health atricles. This is the definitive place to go for nursing research...

  13. What would you have done?

    Agnus replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you handled it very graciously. Though the Hep may be compatible, I can understand the reasoning for the policy. You were ultimate responsible for this patient not the student not the...

  14. Will I be able to become a nurse?

    Agnus replied to b_a_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    A postive test in an indicator of the presence of the antibody. How does that put you at risk for developing the disease later? Does the bacillus hide out even with a very mild exposure where you...

  15. Breast impants..again..

    Agnus replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you said what you meant? Asking why someone needs to feel good about themselves sounds like you are judgeing this person's values. It is a basic human need to feel good about one's...

  16. I need postop info about liposuction

    Agnus replied to mrdoc2005's topic in General Nursing

    I'll take a stab just for fun. I have never dealt with this issue in life or nursing. Remember think outside the box. This is what critical thinking is. Think about what is happening in the...

  17. Good God....You guys make me nervous about nursing

    Agnus replied to gslpro's topic in General Nursing

    You were made for nursing. Thank you for speaking such nice words about nursing. Yes there is a reason and you have stated it

  18. Excelsior College questions

    Agnus replied to NurseRatchet26's topic in General Nursing

    It is well worth it and NLN acredited. Been around since 1973. I went from LPN to RN via the traditional route but am doing my BSN though them. I highly recomend them. As an experienced LPN you...

  19. Help me!!!

    Agnus replied to jheath27's topic in General Nursing

    OMGosh! You're talking about me. Not to worry nothing bothers me anymore and I have been doing this only about 4 years. It was embarrasing to me and I just pretended I didn't eat breakfast and my...

  20. excelsior college

    Agnus replied to Alicia721's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You can also have EC mail copies to you if you don't want to down load and print your own. Order on the web site or call 1-888-647-2388 or write 7 Columbia Circle Albany, NY

  21. Gifts from Patients?

    Agnus replied to C'wing's topic in General Nursing

    Most not for profit hospitals have a charitable foundation. It these situations where cash is involved and they insist, it is appropriate to get the appropriate paper work (for making foundation...

  22. Humanities class at EC?

    Agnus replied to Coldfoot's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes I got humanaties credit for foreign

  23. excelsior college

    Agnus replied to Alicia721's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I dare you to ask Rue why they do not have a link on thier site to EC. Doesn't that seem strange to you that an affiliate does not provide a link? EC does not have a link to Rue. Yet, EC provides...

  24. excelsior college

    Agnus replied to Alicia721's topic in Online Distance Learning

    as far as evaluating your prior credit for transfer they can give you a ball park estimate. But only EC will determine what they will and will not accept. I contacted Rue. they did the eval of my...

  25. excelsior college

    Agnus replied to Alicia721's topic in Online Distance Learning

    STOP for Pete sake, go to Excelsior College and ask EXCELSIOR if they endorse them, if they are affiliated with them, if they authorize their materials, ask EXCELSIOR if they approve of them. You...