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  1. Excelsior Grads How do you explain clinicals?

    rshenry replied to jdclac's topic in Excelsior College

    I am an excelsior graduate, 2010. I finished my BSN last June. I have been working in a busy ER for several years. The California BRN will NOT give me a California license. I work in Nevada and...

  2. Finally got a job!

    rshenry posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I passed the NCLEX on the first try in 2010. I have not worked as a nurse because I could not find a job. Finally I got a job!! It is a RN in a small ER. I am so thrilled! I have been a Paramedic...

  3. Excelsior College & California

    rshenry replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Excelsior College

    I don't know! I am still holding my breath that they will let me endorse into Calfiornia once I complete my BSN. I switched from EC to WGU to finish my BSN just for this

  4. Excelsior College & California

    rshenry replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Excelsior College

    Yes, WGU is approved Excelsior BSN is

  5. Excelsior College & California

    rshenry replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Excelsior College

    I live and work in California as a Paramedic. I graduated from Excelsior in 2010. It is an excellent program. I am currently a licensed RN in Nevada. I have been trying to get licensed in...

  6. Licensed RN, but need to repeat my ADN program

    rshenry posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi, I am looking for advice for anyone that may have been or is in my position. I am a licensed RN in Nevada. I want to work in California but can't since I am an Excelsior Graduate. Does anyone...

  7. Giving Report to Medics... What do they know?

    rshenry replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    Treat the Paramedics with repsect! Given them report as you would another nurse. I am a Parmedic as well as an RN. I currently work in both fields. Some nurses don't get that Paramedics aren't...

  8. Renown Hospital New Grad Question

    rshenry replied to bbyjaden's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Yep, I am! I can't be a flight nurse as 2 years ICU/CCU experience as an RN is needed. Plus I don't like to fly. For now, I am staying

  9. Renown Hospital New Grad Question

    rshenry replied to bbyjaden's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I have worked for the same employer for the past 23 years. I am at the top pay and retirement step. I have my choice of schedules too. I make 92K per year before overtime. I work in the highest pay...

  10. My reality of becoming an RN

    rshenry replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain! I am in the same boat. I am still working full time in my non-nursing profession. I try and work 1 day a week as an RN. But the reality is I make a lot more in my non-nursing...

  11. What's your opinion about Excelsior Nsg Program?

    rshenry replied to blessnme's topic in Excelsior College

    It is a great program if you state accepts it. I graduated and passed my boards with 75 questions. I live in California, and can't work here as an RN. I am licensed in

  12. 7 wks pregnant, offered 36 hr night position

    rshenry replied to Nursey Face's topic in General Nursing

    That is true! My bad! I assumed she worked for the same employer, just new

  13. 7 wks pregnant, offered 36 hr night position

    rshenry replied to Nursey Face's topic in General Nursing

    You are pregnant not disabled. If it is your dream job take it! Besides once you have the position, if you pregancy related complications you have protection under

  14. Renown Hospital New Grad Question

    rshenry replied to bbyjaden's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I have applied at St Mary's. What smaller hospitals are in the area? I don't want to work in a SNF or LTC. I am in a strange situation where I have another job that pays more than nursing so taking...

  15. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    rshenry replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The good pop worked for me! I have not heard from anyone credible that it hasn't been correct! Relax you

  16. Renown Hospital New Grad Question

    rshenry replied to bbyjaden's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I have been submitted applications to Renown monthy. A recruiter finally called me and told me to quit applying! I was told "We don't hire unless you graduated from one of our local schools"...

  17. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    rshenry replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    unfortunately for you, it is accurate!

  18. The CA New Grad Crisis?

    rshenry replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad in CA. I have been licensed since last June. I have been offered jobs in LTC but I have NO interest in doing so. I have a full time job that is not in nursing making more money. So...

  19. Licensed RN, but need to repeat my ADN program

    rshenry replied to rshenry's topic in California Nursing

    CA BRN does not recognize Excelsior College ADN's for licensure due to a disput regarding the clinical. Excelsior requires that all ADN students be LVN's, RT's or Paramedics with a strong clinical...

  20. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    rshenry replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Passed NCLEX in June 2010. Can't find a new Grad job in my area. I am working in a non-nursing job but making more than a new grad

  21. Excelsior College & California

    rshenry replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Excelsior College

    Not only do I have my ADN, but I am almost finished with my BSN at Excelsior! Fortunately for me, I have a good paying non-nursing job. When I enrolled in EC California would let you endorse in from...

  22. Excelsior College & California

    rshenry replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Excelsior College

    Yes they shut me down straight away. I am willing to do additional training or clinical if they would like. But they said no, you will need to repeat your ADN program:eek: I thought I was being...

  23. Excelsior College & California

    rshenry replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Excelsior College

    Need I mentioned that I also passed the NCLEX on the first try with 75

  24. Excelsior College & California

    rshenry replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Excelsior College

    I am licensed in Nevada! Well here is the irony! I work in California for a federal facility as an RN, but walk across the street and CAN"T work at different hospital. But California sure likes my...

  25. Excelsior College & California

    rshenry replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Excelsior College

    Yep this is true! I am VERY anger about this! California BRN is just awful. I contacted them and asked what additional clinical could I do to satisfy them. Keep in mind that I am currently...