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  1. College Network - LPN to RN?

    barbiedee replied to kate930's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I second the above advisors....you don't need publishing companies to get through Excelsior. That said, I too am using a publishing company, DLSI. So far, I have done well with their guides,...

  2. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    barbiedee replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    ....Call display is your # 1 friend. ....You resent your friends phoning "just to talk" ....don't they know you have to study? (obviously non nursing-student friends) ....Said friends start dropping...

  3. Is anyone using RUE publishing

    barbiedee replied to javanurse2000's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am using a publishing company also, but not Rue. I figure that my time is valuable, and the study guides provided by these companies usually cut right to the chase and give you the information you...

  4. Hello- New to Site

    barbiedee replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Welcome! As another EC'er, I too am amazed at the speed with which some people can plow through these courses. I think my fastest was 3 weeks each for Social Gerontology and Lifespan Developmental...

  5. Advice to move to Canada from US with furniture!!!!

    barbiedee replied to paddi's topic in International Nursing

    To which part of Canada are you moving? It makes a BIG

  6. I have to ask...

    barbiedee replied to saskrn's topic in International Nursing

    OH no...I am travelling to Indiana in April, do you mean I'll have to bring my own Nanaimo Bars as well as my own REAL tea bags? (I don't mean those things with strings stapled to them...I mean the...

  7. I have to ask...

    barbiedee replied to saskrn's topic in International Nursing

    I live in a small town, and we did have a Robins. Since I don't like ANY coffee, I can't wade into the arguement of whose coffee is better...but I will say, I liked Robin's sweet treats, especially...

  8. EC Practice tests

    barbiedee replied to Spazzy Nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey Spazz! Fancy meeting you here! The Excelsior practice exams are well worth the money, if only in bootsing your confidence. I tested for NC4 on Monday, and as of last Thursday was in a panic...

  9. Excelsior A&P exam...I passed!!!

    barbiedee replied to kimber3ks's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats on the A in A&P. I still have that brute to do yet, however, your description reminded me a lot of the Microbi exam. Although I knew a few more than 40 answers, it sure made me sweat. My...

  10. Academy of Nursing - Salt Lake City Probe

    barbiedee replied to Drysolong's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When I read postings on-line promoting this 'school' and raving about how great it was, how great the instructors were, how they never would have passed EC without this "school", I was impressed....

  11. What to bring first day on job?

    barbiedee replied to Mrs.Yost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :) I wouldn't be without my bandage scissors. At least 2 pair! You can never find them on anywhere when you need

  12. What's Your Study Schedule/Tips?

    barbiedee replied to RN2B2009's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Chris, don't you worry. The phone a friend thing happened to ME! I was the Graduate LPN liaison with the new LPN class that followed me. Spoke to them about what to expect, etc. Well, come time to...

  13. Excelsior Scam?

    barbiedee replied to rasberrikiss's topic in Excelsior College

    I did get the complete refund from DLSI for the course I didn't need to take. I called, then emailed them with the problem, and it was corrected quickly. Except for the Microbi, I have been...

  14. New Nurse Needs Shoes

    barbiedee replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

    "Birki's, hands down". Shouldn't that be "Feet down"?:chuckle By the way, I

  15. What's Your Study Schedule/Tips?

    barbiedee replied to RN2B2009's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ok, don't laugh, but one thing I have begun to do is compile a file of all the tips and strategies that people post on this website about the dreaded CPNE. I just copy the posting and paste it into a...

  16. Lots of questions about distance learning....Need Help!!

    barbiedee replied to HuffmanLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you want to try out a publisher's study guide, I would suggest ebay. You can buy one for a fraction of the cost of new, and you can see for yourself which is the best way to go. Publisher's study...

  17. Anti Depressants & Weird Side Effects?

    barbiedee replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in General Nursing

    I take a totally different combo than the other posters, but still find similar symptoms. (Paxil/Elavil) I am horrible at recalling words, etc., and it is definitely getting worse. I often have to...

  18. Excelsior Scam?

    barbiedee replied to rasberrikiss's topic in Excelsior College

    My issues were with the DLSI Study guide for Microbiology. Just plain sloppiness in some areas....wrong page references to the text book, incorrect answers to some questions in the practice exams,...

  19. Excelsior Scam?

    barbiedee replied to rasberrikiss's topic in Excelsior College

    I too went through DLSI, but I did my homework first. I have pages and pages of emails with questions I sent to DLSI, and their replies. Joe, the person I communicated with, was very up front,...

  20. Excelsior Scam?

    barbiedee replied to rasberrikiss's topic in Excelsior College

    Most post secondary schools have a type of pro-rated refund, as was said before...the more weeks you stay in, the less you get back. It sounds as if your issue isn't with Excelsior though. If you...

  21. New Nurse Needs Shoes

    barbiedee replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with CardioTrans....love those Birkies! (Birkenstocks) They are pricey, but last forever. My first pair lasted 6 years (I did have them re-soled after about 5 years) They probably...

  22. How are you paying for Excelsior?

    barbiedee replied to LPNalmost!'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    Nope, Lgflamini, no student loan buy back either. For that matter, the provincial RN association won't say whether they will accept Excelsior or not. They will decide on a 'case by case' basis when...

  23. Shift work information needed for LPN

    barbiedee replied to mmarquis's topic in International Nursing

    Ditto to Paprikat. I am and LPN on Vancouver Island. I worked on call for the first 4 years after I graduated as an LPN, that way I got a really good grounding in all types of nursing, from...

  24. Student Nurse with Breast Cancer

    barbiedee replied to indigo's topic in General Nursing

    Having a goal to aim towards just might make all those treatments a little more bearable...at the end of it all you will have two incredible achievements, your health and your ADN. My prayers go out...

  25. How are you paying for Excelsior?

    barbiedee replied to LPNalmost!'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the info re tuition reimbursement. It sounds like a win-win situation. I wish we had something similar here. We are frequently working at least 1 RN short, and almost always have to call...