Jo Dirt

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  1. exelsior: questions/advice (again)

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

    I started Excelsior in November of '04 and take my last test (before the CPNE) in ten days. I don't undertsand what you mean when you ask once you are enrolled is that it??? Once you are enrolled that...

  2. Excelsior Degrees for CRNA schools

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

    If CRNA school is as hard to get into as I hear, I doubt a CRNA school would take an Excelsior graduate over an RN from a brick and mortar school. I'd check into it before I put all my eggs in one...

  3. excelsior any advice?

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

    Yes, I am aware of the deal with Illinois. And Washington. And Georgia...California is the ONLY state not accepting EC grads at all, just like I

  4. excelsior any advice?

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

    Not trying to spread misinfo. about the deal with California, this is what I was told by Excelsior. I do know it is true that the only state not accepting EC grads at all is California. Good thing for...

  5. Abused by instructor---what to do?

    Jo Dirt replied to timewood's topic in General Nursing

    If what you are saying is true I think the school should be held responsible for keeping this person on their staff. I wouldn't see correcting her mistakes as coming to her rescue. I know you mean...

  6. Passed A&P, now Microbiology

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

    I would not advise going through a publishing company at all. Aside from the outrageous cost (if they were so sure you would love and need their materials why do they make you sign a contract to...

  7. Passed A&P, now Microbiology

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

  8. Passed A&P, now Microbiology

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

    Hi. I bought the book of Excelsior study guides in 2001 for around $18.00. Though it is technically outdated I still used it for several tests and found it beneficial. You get the book directly from...

  9. excelsior any advice?

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

    You should go back and read some of the threads. It was just a few people, I was basically ridiculed for trying to be in a contest and that they wouldn't want any nurse taking care of them who had...

  10. excelsior any advice?

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

    The only state not accepting Excelsior grads at all right now is California, and that will likely change before too long, as Excelsior is working with California on this. I started the program in...

  11. How does University of Phoenix work??

    Jo Dirt replied to sockov's topic in School, College Programs

    Well, I wasn't saying one was better than the other, only in the terms of cost. Sorry about

  12. How does University of Phoenix work??

    Jo Dirt replied to sockov's topic in School, College Programs

    It is very very expensive. By the time you spend the money to pay for the so-called convenience, you could pay for several semesters at a local college, and it doesn't matter what Phoenix graduate...

  13. CPR after rigor mortis

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

    That passed ridiculous a long time ago. I would never even attempt that scene. Let them fire me over it, I'd make sure that story was plastered in as many papers as I

  14. If you're sick...please just call in...please...

    Jo Dirt replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, I'd love to know where fergus works (snort!)

  15. If you're sick...please just call in...please...

    Jo Dirt replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    I have come to work so sick I had to roll myself up and down the halls in an office chair, stopping by bathrooms to vomit and laying in an empty bed when things quieted down. The nursing management...

  16. Let me know

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

    I'm taking courses from Excelsior to get my ADN. I'm finished with all the courses except NC 5,6,foundations in nursing, lifespan development and the CPNE. I am finishing the courses in a matter of a...

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

    Jo Dirt replied to kimber3ks's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed NC 2 with a B today. I'm movin on

  18. Elitism anyone?

    Jo Dirt replied to Sgt_Chunk_Spelunker's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't noticed it is as much of an elitist thing as it is just people with things in common usually stick together. Nurses are actually the bottom of the barrel anyway, so I don't know who your...

  19. Mc Donalds pays more for CNA with 8 yrs exp

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

    After working for four years in a nursing home (as an LPN) I decided to try something different and went into private duty nursing. Before that I was a CNA for 9 months. Both roles stink (but...

  20. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    Jo Dirt replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I suffer from severe depression and a touch of bipolar. It used to be hard for me to hold down the same job for more than a few months. I started taking Lexapro a year ago and I feel like it has saved...

  21. is RUE a mistake?

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

    Just use the EC study guides rather than pay an exorbitant amount of money for a study guide you can get for free from

  22. Share you Deaconess Experiences!

    Jo Dirt replied to kate930's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You hit the nail on the head,

  23. A message to new grads: NEVER....

    Jo Dirt replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Never Crush Pills And Dump Them In An Enteral Feeding Bag With Ensure/glucerna Etc.. It May Save You Time But It Sure Doesn't Save Your Fellow Nurses Time When They Have To Change Out The Whole Bag...

  24. Acceptance of Distance/Online Degrees by Other Colleges and Universities

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

    What nursing program is allowing this and where? It sure sounds like cheating to me. The nursing profession has been cheapened enough as it is, now they are giving open book

  25. Acceptance of Distance/Online Degrees by Other Colleges and Universities

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

    As an LPN of four years, I remember very well my first job out of LPN school, and I felt totally inept. Ashamed at what I didn't know (because I was sure I should have learned it in nursing school.)...