SmartyRN

SmartyRN

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  1. I signed up with the College Network one week ago for the Excelsior LPN-RN program. I was wondering if anyone has completed this program. I am now worried because I just read many complaints against them online. I already knew that they are not affi...
  2. I took my Nclex yesterday...

    I took my test RN NCLEX yesterday and ran out of time after 235 questions. I did the pearson vue trick and my card was charged..........Feeling sooo bad...... I was wondering what are my chances that my card was charged the $200 and I still passed. A...
  3. Can you work as a CNA when you are licensed as an RN?

    If you are living in NYC you may have a better chance at getting a job as a new RN. It may not be in a position that you want or the highest pay but you can get hired. You can try applying to different temporary agencies and nursing homes. apply for...
  4. I took my Nclex yesterday...

    I'm the original poster the PV trick is accurate. I looked at my state board and my license number is posted. I passed this time around second attempt. My God is good and real... Thank you Jesus!!!!!! I'm an RN now. Someone pinch me.....
  5. I took my Nclex yesterday...

    I just took the test this morning . Did all 265 questions. I got the good pop up this time...... The waiting is soooo tedious to see if it's true . Praying so hard to God to have mercy and let it be true. But won't get my hopes too high. Maybe just a...
  6. I took my Nclex yesterday...

    Thanks for all the responses. It is official. I failed. I got the CPR in the mail last week. What sucks is that I received mostly "above passing level" on most of the contents and some at "passing level". The CPR they mail you states that in order t...
  7. I took my Nclex yesterday...

    thanks.
  8. Who has completed "College Network" LPN to RN?

    Reganna. Save your self a contract and from spending money on college network. The best way, is to go through Excelsior directly. You can purchase the required Excelsior text books or even college network modules on Ebay. You can also clep. It will c...
  9. Today is MY big day!!

    Hello, I paid for the quick results about two hours ago :blackeye:and yeah I failed. But I will start up again tomorrow with the virtual ATI. I guess I was not as ready as I thought. I want to retake as soon as the 45 days are up. Skyping to study is...
  10. Passed NCLEX-RN for the 1st time!

    :) CONGRATZ!!!!!!!!
  11. I took my Nclex yesterday...

    I guess I must of failed then. I am still getting the results not available message. Back to step one and begin studying for NCLEX again. I won't give up!
  12. Who has completed "College Network" LPN to RN?

    It has been a couple of years since I opened this post and I wanted to update that I did complete the Excelsior LPN-RN program this past summer. I was able to successfully cancel the college network contract with a significant balance after already p...
  13. Today is MY big day!!

    Hi Shieyecla, I applied for CT and will then endorse to NY. I like your thinking to try again after 45 days. I will try as well. I want to have a little bit of hope of still passing. My quick results are still unavailable and it has been 2 whole days...
  14. Today is MY big day!!

    I live in CT. Don't lose faith or cry. You have more of a chance of getting a pass than me because I did the Pearson Vue trick and it took my payment to reregister for the next exam. I know for sure that I have failed. I will get back up again. I did...
  15. Today is MY big day!!

    I also took my RN nclex yesterday and ran out o time with 235 question......... I am getting a results not available too but I am hopeful.......
  16. NY Medicaid Provider LPN, needs answers

    Hello, I understand that this post is old, but after I have been an LPN for almost two years for home care, I have just become a NY Medicaid provider as well. (I just got the congratz letter today) I want to be able to do this just until i get my RN ...
  17. I will begin lpn classes on Monday and I am freaking out. I am anxious about the test that will be given in a week after the first class. I have been studying online to get a jump start on both biology and chemistry and drug calculations. but am very...
  18. Clueless New LPN & New Job

    :nurse:Graduated LPN school, and passed the boards 2 weeks ago on 1st try, accepted a job offer at a pediatric clinic. I will start this my first LPN job in about 3 weeks. Now, I dont know what to expect or what I should bring besides my stethoscope....
  19. Clueless New LPN & New Job

    LOL! Thank you
  20. Clueless New LPN & New Job

    Thank you! am not sure, but each state does have thier own practice laws.
  21. Graduated!!!

    :yeah:congratz,
  22. Now about a year later, I want to give an update on this post ( I made it:yeah:am finally an LPN) (I am the orignal poster) and thank you guys for all the advice.
  23. What can a Grad LPN (no license) do?

    I think yes, I am also in NY. b4 getting my lic I was told by a potential employer(Pathways to Housing) that I would be able to work as a paid intraship or externship not sure can't remember which terminology she used but I think it had to do with th...
  24. Can I start applying for jobs yet?

    First of all, congrats on passing the boards! :yeah:I am not sure, but here in NY, after I took my exam and found out I passed about two days later I was offered a couple of jobs and was told to bring my actual license n registration to HR dept once ...
  25. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    :yeah:Pearsonvue trick is true!! Thank you GOD for your goodness to me. My computer test ended at 85 questions and I thought that I would faint. I got the good pop as soon as I got home two days ago while still doubting and today I found out that I p...