NCmomof2

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1. CPNE workshops???

   NCmomof2 replied to chayes's topic in Online Distance Learning

   haha yeah I understand that feeling. Just know that you are not alone, and from the CPNE experiences I have read one of the biggest parts is managing your anxiety and having confidence in your skills....

2. CPNE workshops???

   NCmomof2 replied to chayes's topic in Online Distance Learning

   The workshop i am talking about is Lynn Fredrick and her website is clinicalprepexam.com. And yes careplans are required for the CPNE. You have lab stations : IV push, IV piggyback med, IM/SQ...

3. CPNE workshops???

   NCmomof2 replied to chayes's topic in Online Distance Learning

   well i am in the stage you are talking about. I am studying for my CPNE right now. I live in NC so I decided because of cost and location to take Lynn's CPNE workshop in Charlotte, NC. Her workshop is...

4. CPNE study buddy

   NCmomof2 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

   I am getting ready to take Lifespan 2, then have Lifespan 3, FCCA and CPNE left. I saw in some of the posts where people talked about having someone to study for the CPNE with (like for hands on prep...

5. Help with CPNE

   NCmomof2 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Thanks LunahRN for always keeping everyone in line! Enjoy the material on this site and always find a lot of great info. Onto Lifespan 2 for

6. EC Information Literacy course ques.

   NCmomof2 replied to Missy77's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I recently enrolled at EC and have been speaking with an advisor. She stated that Excelsior DOES accept Penn Foster's Information Literacy. SOO that will definitely be the route I take because it is...

7. What was your LPN starting salary????

   NCmomof2 replied to s81chubbs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   near Asheville, NC new grad LPN (2 years ago) found a job easily in LTC at a SNF making $18/hr plus shift diff $2/hr for second shift, $1.5/hr third shift...same as above don't love the job but it...

8. Excelsior Nursing Program?

   NCmomof2 replied to RelentlessOne's topic in Excelsior College

   to tonimoss14: I am a current Excelsior student, just finished my second exam and motivated now more than ever. I am an LPN x 2 years and continue to work FT and spend time with my kids without having...

9. New Grad RN in LTC Needs Advice Please!!

   NCmomof2 replied to Cashboy's Mom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Yes I think most new grad nurses who start in LTC wonder--am I crazy? The first few weeks you probably WILL stay late, I know I did. I started out almost 2 years ago at the facility I currently work...

10. Looking for the Right LPN to RN Program Online Or On Campus

    NCmomof2 replied to Sincere24's topic in LPN to RN

    I am currently attending Excelsior College, which is a totally online self paced program. You can do it as fast or as slow as you want. Since you are a recent LPN grad as I am I would suggest you do...

11. New Graduate LVN Offered Home Health Position but, Scared

    NCmomof2 replied to live&love&heal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As a recent new grad (well may 2008) I can relate to how you are feeling. I would say it would be better for you to work at a facility (SNF or rehab) so that you have other staff nurses and...

12. EC responds to NCSBN survey ...

    NCmomof2 replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hmmm.... as a new excelsior student I am concerned about what the survey means for myself and other students that are not close to graduating. I hope this does not lead to extensive changes at EC! I...

13. New graduate LPNs: any luck finding jobs.

    NCmomof2 replied to myperads's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am a new graduate LPN--graduated May 2008 and got my license June 2008. Got a job a few weeks later and have worked there ever since. It is at a nursing home--not my dream job by any means but the...

14. North Carolina Roll Call

    NCmomof2 replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi everybody, looks like I joined this post a little late. I am new to allnurses.com and have found this to be a great resource. I am currently an LPN living near and working in LTC in Hendersonville,...

15. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    NCmomof2 replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Asheville, NC area new grad LPN in LTC facility $18.50/hr base...I do Baylor weekends two 16 hr shifts=32 hrs full time with benefits. *this pay is good for LPNs in the area bc it is practically a...