elppaym BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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    Considering move to OK City area

    elppaym posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hello all, So wife and I are considering move to OK City area relocating from Chicago Suburbs. My question is what is the pay like for experienced ED nurses? What are the jobs out there, scarce,...
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    Starting MSN at St. Francis University anyone Else?

    elppaym posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    So starting FNP program at University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL. Was wondering if any one else is starting in January or recently. I've learned it's always good to network and meet others in...
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    Starting MSN at St. Francis University anyone Else?

    elppaym replied to elppaym's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi gma4740, What class did you start off with? What did you think of the first
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    LEWIS UNIVERSITY

    elppaym replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The cohorts for BAC/BSN have increased to 24 if not more since I graduated. There is a waitlist but there are always people dropping off the list, getting accepted to another school or even dropping...
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    Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    elppaym replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It worked for me, I didn't think it would, was skeptical when I did it yesterday, but this morning paid the 7.95 for the quick results and
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    LEWIS UNIVERSITY

    elppaym replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I think, that once you start the application process they give you 60 days or something to take the entrance test. Maybe one of the others that has taken it recently can expand on that more. When I...
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    foreign nursing grad struggling???

    elppaym replied to hopingtobeanRNsoon's topic in General Nursing

    If its not what you want, then Yes, look for another job. When you go to the interviews ask what type of orientation program they have, how long, and classes, etc. Even ask to shadow a nurse on a...
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    Most Useful Non-Nursing Course(s)

    elppaym replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to agree with a lot of the ones repeated already. Typing class (mine was done in high school), Computer classes to be at least proficient on the computer. Depending on your...
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    Where do you wear your stethoscope

    elppaym replied to Sarahjean43's topic in General Nursing

    Roy Fokker, Thanks for the link, I was thinking about getting one of those! Just never have heard/seen anyone using it! I already do the hemostat + tape
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    I'm *really* worried about my job... Need advice (long)

    elppaym replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    You may not be on the fast track to being fired...but you are now under scrutiny. It sounds like you are having doubts about continued employment, which is understanding. Remember being professional...
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    Island Fever

    elppaym replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in General Nursing

    Aloha all! Love the examples about the cost of dwellings! Remember it's an Island and space is limited. Something you'll soon realize after being there for a while and having drove around the entire...
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    Can a shy person become a good nurse?

    elppaym replied to DaynaDawn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's the spirit DaynaDawn, Take your vision, make some goals to reach it and you'll be fine. There will be some bumps along the way, but remember you already did the hard part by taking the first...
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    How important is having WORK/VOLUNTEER Experience on your application?

    elppaym replied to hmpark's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would have to agree with JBmommy, On the top 3 criteria: Entrance test, Science grade and GPA. With that being said don't try to do much if it cuts into your time for getting good grades on your...
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    How important is having WORK/VOLUNTEER Experience on your application?

    elppaym replied to hmpark's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It might help, and it couldn't hurt. I know I had experience working as a PCT, but I also know students that have no experience in the health care field or any volunteer work. It just depends on your...
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    Can a shy person become a good nurse?

    elppaym replied to DaynaDawn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    DaynaDawn, Guess what? You are going to learn what to do in nursing school! You may not grow out of being a quiet person...but you'll grow into being a nurse! Just like you grew into being a mother!...
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    CNA vs PCT Training

    elppaym replied to JinBun77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi JinBun77, At my hospital they had CNA's and PCT's. Usually the CNA's were on lower acuity floors with less procedures for patients. Like Miwila stated PCT's are trained in different area's. At my...
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    Island Fever

    elppaym replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in General Nursing

    Aloha All! I would have to say I'm blessed to have been able to experience both worlds, Living in Hawaii and Vacationing in Hawaii! I'm Native Hawaiian and have a huge Ohana (family) in Hawaii....
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    Questions for current Chamberlain students

    elppaym replied to purplerabbit2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi lizzle818, If you have a bachelors already you pretty much are just stuck with getting loans. You still need to fill out a FASFA form, and then you can receive loans through the school...I believe...
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    LEWIS UNIVERSITY

    elppaym replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Sorry, yes they just changed their entrance exam...at the beginning of this current semester (fall 2009). Penny 84 is correct the BAC/BSN is the accelerated program only for people that have their...
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    LEWIS UNIVERSITY

    elppaym replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi all! The NET test isn't that bad, you can actually get a review book that is more like a refresher for the math basically. It goes over the math required or that will be tested on...I finished it...