Jo Dirt

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  1. One more done!

    Jo Dirt replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When I started that micro test and saw there were 160 questions I thought, my god, I'll never get through this! I just wanted it to be over soooo bad!Well, let's see. I work 7pm-7am 5 nights a week,...

  2. Be very Careful about considering Excelsior's Online ADN program...

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

    I'm terribly sorry, I knew EC accepted paramedics but thought they had phased EMT's out. I do know there are certain groups of people they used to accept but no longer accept because of competency...

  3. One more done!

    Jo Dirt replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That stinking micro test had 160 questions on it. Toward the end I was soooo tired I just started taking pot shots at a lot of the questions. Thankfully, it didn't hurt me too

  4. Be very Careful about considering Excelsior's Online ADN program...

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

    Colorado is having issues with Excelsior because they were graduating MA's and EMT's who had very little nursing experience and there were competency issues at hand. Hence, Excelsior no longer accepts...

  5. One more done!

    Jo Dirt replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey, thanks a lot. So much for my intuition, just got back from taking my micro test. Made a B not an A...but I keep seeing an A ''somewhere''...but a B is good with me. You know I was so excited I...

  6. One more done!

    Jo Dirt replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey, thanks a lot. So much for my intuition, just got back from taking my micro test. Made a B not an A...but I keep seeing an A ''somewhere''...but a B is good with me. You know I was so excited I...

  7. Baby born w/o a face..WOW!!

    Jo Dirt replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in General Nursing

    That makes me want to

  8. Baby born w/o a face..WOW!!

    Jo Dirt replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in General Nursing

    That makes me want to

  9. One more done!

    Jo Dirt replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    As far as my case goes, we'll just have to wait and see, I reckon. But I tapped into my psychic intuition and from what I can gather I will pass Microbiology tomorrow (I keep seeing an A but this...

  10. One more done!

    Jo Dirt replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    As far as my case goes, we'll just have to wait and see, I reckon. But I tapped into my psychic intuition and from what I can gather I will pass Microbiology tomorrow (I keep seeing an A but this...

  11. One more done!

    Jo Dirt replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Way to go! I know what you mean, I had to take care of my depression before I could get started. I pledge allegiance to Lexapro...:) I'm taking Microbiology tomorrow morning. After that I'll have six...

  12. For Everyone Just Starting with EC

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

    I don't recommend it, either. I'm trying to get ready for microbiology this Friday (and get ready for a chemistry final at my college today as well) AND I worked the 7pm-7am shift doing private duty...

  13. One step away from the paddy wagon.

    Jo Dirt posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I have struggled with depression most of my life. It wasn't until a few years ago I even realized what I had was depression. Last year after suffering what I call a mental breakdown I started on...

  14. For Everyone Just Starting with EC

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

    Hey, I'm a new Excelsior student. I've been an LPN four years. I had already taken most of my pre-req's through the university, except for A&P, Microbiology and Lifespan Development. I put off...

  15. If you work more than 40 hrs. a week are you supposed to get OT?

    Jo Dirt posted a topic in General Nursing

    I sometimes work 5 12 hr. shifts a week but I don't get paid OT. Does anyone know if there is a law that says I should get

  16. Are there any GOOD nursing jobs out there?

    Jo Dirt replied to mollyz's topic in General Nursing

    I have a job right now in private duty nursing (7pm-7am) where I literally sit on the couch most of the time with my shoes off watching tv, cross stitching, studying for my classes...it's a very low...

  17. Nc3 - Bam!!!

    Jo Dirt replied to Medic2RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey man, dig! That's far out and solid and right on! I sent my enrollment form and fee to Excelsior last week. I can't wait to get the go ahead so I can sign up for NC 3. I know the feeling. It's...

  18. Do nurses really eat their young?

    Jo Dirt replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, have you got a lot to

  19. Passed A&P, now Microbiology

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

    Going through the study guide...I'm so grateful the micro study guide isn't nearly as long as A&P study guide. I am having to hold off studying for a few days (this is the week of finals at my...

  20. Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

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

    We must be kindred spirits!Something else being pulled up out of the blue funk I was in has shown me....I don't have to put up with a mean old man who uses me as a broodmare and a meal ticket. Me and...

  21. If you work more than 40 hrs. a week are you supposed to get OT?

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

    It's private duty nursing through an agency based in Mississippi. I'm considered a "private contractor." A nurse I change shifts with says she used to work for a place similar and a year after she...

  22. Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

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

    Maybe it's the little dancing man that makes me seem cocky? I always thought he was kind of

  23. Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

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

    This strikes me as odd because people who know me personally think of me as Ms. Low Self-Worth...I think my enthusiasm has defintely been misconstrued as cockiness. Hehe, that's even funny!Maybe this...

  24. Nurses who eat their young

    Jo Dirt replied to Sarahbrown's topic in General Nursing

    The way you talk you've been in school quite awhile...? I've been in nursing a little over 4 yrs. and I have seen a lot of whiney, self-centered nurses, but none that I can say have been working with...

  25. Where are each of you in the EC program?

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

    I passed NC 1 a few weeks ago, passed A&P this past Tuesday, came right home and registered for Microbiology that same day, and have just sceduled to take that for December 23. Yesterday I sent in...