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  1. The scoop on Practicums or Preceptorships

    Because I am a doing a web-based ASN program (Deaconess), I do all my clinicals the way most students do a preceptorship. All my clinical hours are done under the direct supervision of a preceptor...
  2. Share you Deaconess Experiences!

    Most credits qualify for transfer but always verify transfer eligibility before starting any new courses...just to be on the safe side...(especially on the sciences)
  3. Share you Deaconess Experiences!

  4. Share you Deaconess Experiences!

    kate930, I have only attended the 1st semseter basic skills evaluation which is done in the lab. From what I have been told by my professors, the clinical validation week is completed at the end of...
  5. Fchs

    Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, located here in Orlando FL...from what I hear they offer a great online program.
  6. Share you Deaconess Experiences!

    People spend money (take out loans) on cars, houses, vacations, etc all the time without thinking twice. IMHO my Deaconess tuition is an investment in myself and is priceless and guess what...I AM...
  7. Share you Deaconess Experiences!

    kate930, I am currently in my second semester of Deaconess's ASN program and would like to first assure you that DCN's ASN program has been NLNAC accredited since November 1991 and was just reviewed...
  8. How do I find out about online courses?

    http://www.deaconess.edu This is where I am attending to get my ASN, with no prior nursing experience. Also do a search on this board for "deaconess", and you will find many threads with details...
  9. clincial hours for Deaconess students

    I am on my second semester (72 clinical hours) and I am planning to wait and do semester three in August so that I will not have to try to do 216 hours over a summer semester. So I will do my last...
  10. passed CPNE at SRMC this weekend!

    Congrats Kim! Time to
  11. I am planning on trying to CLEP through Algebra this semester...I got an A in Intermediate Algebra (last summer) so I was wondering if I just got out my book and studied, if I would be able to pull...
  12. Just want to give thanks...(kinda long)

    for the nice responses. I just needed to share my joy and relief. One of the key reasons for me going back to school is because I know that someday my parents and children will need my help...and I...
  13. Natalie60543, All testing is done online in a timed format through WEBCT, with the exception of the clinical evaluations that are done in St Louis.
  14. Hi Natali60543, If you are applying for the Summer session...here is my advice...with the number of applications that I heard were entered for the Spring, I would have a clinical site ready and...
  15. does IL recognize deaconess grads?

    IXerlover, Welcome to the Board! I started out by targeting my top 5 hospital choices. Then I downloaded some information about the ASN program from the Deaconess Website. Next I called the HR Dept...
  16. Ned the Red, Here is a link to the Del Mar Program: http://www.eline.delmar.edu/degree.htm From what I have heard it is for Texans only, a module format, self paced, and affordable program. There...
  17. Anyone starting Deaconess in January 2005?

    To both Gonnanurse & Dharma: Welcome to DCN! Hope you are both ready for a great learning experience! I will be starting my second semester this January and I am so excited! If you have any...
  18. There are people on this board that have withdrawn from Deaconess after completing only the PN component. But I would not reveal your intention to only finish the LPN when applying...as the ASN...
  19. Deaconess's program qualifies for federal financial aid such as Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, etc. Cheri
  20. New Here w/ ? about Online School

    Cheryl, I also replied to your post on the general forum...but I thought I would go ahead comment here as well. As the above poster mentioned, Excelsior is an excellent self-paced, self-study program...
  21. does IL recognize deaconess grads?

    Mrs.Yost Congrats on passing the boards! Way to go! I was shocked when reading how many applicants their were for Deaconess's Spring Semester...it helps me really appreciate getting in when I did...
  22. does IL recognize deaconess grads?

    Kelly, Mona is right...I applied to 4 hospitals before finding one that would work with me. The one that finally accepted me is a 40 minute drive away but they have been so awesome that it is worth...
  23. Meet the Fockers

    Biffs25, Glad you posted this, as it is exactly what came to my mind when reading this thread. I haven't seen the movie yet, but hope to see it soon. Cheri
  24. One more done!

    I have been just lurking this thread to simply "observe"... as LPNtoRN has moved from trolling Deaconess threads to now doing the same on the EC threads. I have no reason to be "bitter" as I am not an...
  25. distance learning BSN programs

    I will graduate in 2006 as well...and have been looking at the University of South Alabama's RN to BSN online program...Three semesters for the professional portion. Tuition is reasonable too. Here...