Jo Dirt

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  1. need even more exams for ec..ugh *vent*

    Jo Dirt replied to rehab nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't know why they are giving you such a hassle. The only pre. req. courses I had for Excelsior were English comp. I, Gen. Psychology I and Intro. to Sociology. They didn't give me any kind of...

  2. ERI questions

    Jo Dirt replied to sualumni05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What does ERI mean? I've never seen ERI before! You're making me

  3. Starting LTC Tonight! In need of some encouragement and tips.

    Jo Dirt replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked (and still work on occasion) at the same LTC facility for five years. There have been good times and some really bad times, but the bad times don't last forever (bad times for a variety of...

  4. What about pharmacology?? For those who have taken the NCLEX...

    Jo Dirt replied to nurseRNtobe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I feel so defeated on the topic of meds. there are just so many and so much to remember. Would you happen to know where I could find a list of the 100

  5. Puuuuuuulese!!

    Jo Dirt replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    The dog ate my

  6. First Ventilator Pt. Tonight...what to do?

    Jo Dirt posted a topic in General Nursing

    The private duty agency I work for called while ago and asked if I would please go to a case tonight for a man with end-stage COPD who had just come back from the hospital. The man is DNR and on a...

  7. First Ventilator Pt. Tonight...what to do?

    Jo Dirt replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I've always been told never to take on anything you are not comfortable with but the agency assured me the nurse giving me report tonight will be very knowledgable. Perhaps she will also welcome...

  8. Excelsior college - moving to California

    Jo Dirt replied to sunflowerrn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Where can I find out about the 30 credit program? I'm aboutto graduate from Excelsior, and I have been an LPN licensed in Tennessee for the last five years. So, even when I graduate from Excelsior and...

  9. August nclex takers...

    Jo Dirt replied to nursing 101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

  10. An ICU nurse manager told my wife that her Med/surg experience was hurting her!?

    Jo Dirt replied to Roland's topic in MICU, SICU

    Roland, how far along are you in

  11. what is comfort care only?

    Jo Dirt replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When a patient is on comfort measures only, that means it has been determined they are past the point of restoring their health and will die within short time. I don't believe they generally give IV...

  12. starting salary for new icu nurses?

    Jo Dirt replied to bk2va03's topic in MICU, SICU

    In McMinnville,TN new grads make $18/hr In Smithville, TN they will pay you

  13. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    Jo Dirt replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    The real boobs are those jacka$$es performing that asinine

  14. University of Wyoming

    Jo Dirt replied to kmj1025's topic in Online Distance Learning

    A lot of doctors here look at the RN to MSN program at Vanderbilt as a "quickie" diploma mill. Apparently, it looks better to them to get the BSN before trying to bump up to MSN. I'm sure they could...

  15. University of Wyoming

    Jo Dirt replied to kmj1025's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Vanderbilt's RN-MSN program does not have a good reputation in Tennessee and many graduates report having a difficult time finding doctor's to sponsor

  16. I need Help

    Jo Dirt replied to webos's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I knew a guy who was an LPN from California and Tennessee would not license him, and said he would have to go to a school here. I never found out why. What is the problem? I know that California BON...

  17. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    Jo Dirt replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your RN salary won't put you in a luxury car and a big fancy house but you should be able to live reasonably

  18. Excelsior College and CRNA

    Jo Dirt replied to deannicholas's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you're pulling in 60k a year why do you need to go to CRNA school? Just want a change of pace? Not to go against my own kind, but I'm hoping not too many people will want to know where I got my RN...

  19. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    Jo Dirt replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It isn't that simple, Geo, we can't give you any magic concrete numbers. As you know, here in the states there are many areas an RN can work. Depending on what you decide you can just about bet on...

  20. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    Jo Dirt replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At Riverpark Hospital in Mcminnville, TN they recently offered a new grad RN a little over $15/hr. I'm making $17 as an LPN. Sad. Edited to add I'm not making $17/hr at Riverpark, but doing homecare....

  21. Excelsior College and CRNA

    Jo Dirt replied to deannicholas's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I know there is a lawsuit but I was told California was attempting to work with Excelsior. I think it's odd, also, because an LPN came to Tennessee from California and was told he needed to go back...

  22. 6th TIME WAS THE CHARM FOR ME!!!!!!!

    Jo Dirt replied to nursy2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hope I don't have to take it 6 times, don't think I could afford

  23. Excelsior College and CRNA

    Jo Dirt replied to deannicholas's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Illinois accepts Excelsior graduates but they have to meet certain requirements before they can apply for licensure (basically, they must have practiced in another state for at least two years)....

  24. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    Jo Dirt replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have heard this several times as well. That is why I am wondering if there is any reason to get any study aids at all? Since you can't really study for the NCLEX (and I *can* see why a person...

  25. how did you pay the bills during school? Hubby freaking out!

    Jo Dirt replied to marcieg's topic in General Nursing

    I thought some might have taken that remark I made like I was suggesting everyone who takes student loans is broke so I have to eat crow in this one, as that is not what I was trying to say. I just...