Jo Dirt

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  1. I Passed!!!!!

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

    YAAAAHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!WHOOOOOOPIE!!!!!I JUST GOT REALLY EXCITED AND MY HUSBAND THINKS I HAVE REALLY FLIPPED OUT!!! Good for

  2. Help with "Bait & Switch" tactics at new job

    Jo Dirt replied to TennNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Get out of Dodge and report those yahoo's to the labor

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

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

    If you made a B in the LPN program and you have graduated within the last 5 yrs. you have the option of possibly being able to skip NC

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

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

    I've just taken NC 1 too, and I also made a B. Only prereq I have left is A&P

  5. Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

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

    Where'd you get this *easy* business? I'm working hard for what I'm getting. I study several hours every night. As Chris said, if you can do it they don't care how fast you knock them off, they are...

  6. Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

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

    I've taken one...if I can take the rest and get through them the first time as fast as I'm bragging I can will you give me $100? I think Chris told us she finished 7 semesters in a few months...do...

  7. Need tips for NC2!!

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

    I took NC 1 and made a B a few weeks ago. Since then I have been studying like a studying fool...getting ready for A&P December 23. Then I hope to get registered for NC 3 as soon as I get the okay...

  8. Has an Excelsior grad ever worked in Colorado?

    Jo Dirt posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    I was considering going through EC's ASN program but am holding off until I check some things out. One being that Colorado will not license an EC grad. I called EC and they assured me EC nurses are...

  9. Should I get the Hep B vaccine?

    Jo Dirt replied to Lisa Michelle's topic in General Students

    I have never had a HBV shot and never

  10. I'm Tired Of Being Cursed Out

    Jo Dirt replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    If that happens aren't we allowed to insist the recorder be taken out of the

  11. Who's Zoomin' Who?

    Jo Dirt replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    Peyton

  12. which one is better, Diploma or ADN?

    Jo Dirt replied to rhp123's topic in General Nursing

    The diploma program I applied to in Little Rock, Arkansas has higher standards than the ADN program I almost went through in Tennessee. In fact, they study their clinicals with the BSN students and...

  13. I'm Tired Of Being Cursed Out

    Jo Dirt replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    What do you tell some jughead who is cursing and swinging at you? I wouldn't think simply telling him you won't put up with it would work. I want to get tough and mean, yell it out that he needs to...

  14. CPNE in 9 days!!!!!!!!

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

    You're correct. (I'm doing the installment

  15. Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

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

    The NC exams in all seriousness are not as hard as I thought they would be. I'm sure that anyone who wanted to go ahead and get them done could move through more than one at a time. I think the issue...

  16. Newsflash

    Jo Dirt posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey you guys, get a load of this...you know how some people rag on Excelsior because California will no longer accept their graduates? Well, they (EC) are now negotiating with California to have an...

  17. Newsflash

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

    A representative for Washington state told me that they are very accomodating to EC grads and they have an externship program in place in Washington

  18. Please tell me what you would do in my situation (Re:LPN to RN program)

    Jo Dirt posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am feeling kind of overwhelmed about the decision I will have to make in the next few weeks and I would like to know what you would do in my shoes. This might be kind of rambling but please bear...

  19. CPNE in 9 days!!!!!!!!

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

    Wait a minute, the people at EC told me that before I could sign up to take any NC tests past NC 2 I would have to apply to and be accepted to the college, which meant turning in my application with...

  20. CPNE in 9 days!!!!!!!!

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

    Well, that is 10-12 months for someone just starting out. I have most all the pre-requisites (except A&P which I'm scheduled to take December 23 and I also took NC I a few weeks ago). I'll be able...

  21. CPNE in 9 days!!!!!!!!

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

    Congratulations! Lucky you! You will have to let us know how it goes. I'm hoping to take my CPNE this spring if I decide to go through with Excelsior and am willing to travel across the country if I...

  22. I was punched

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

    Yea, now that you mention it, I'll bet the hospital is a little worried you might decide to hold them responsible which is why they are trying to smooth over everything and play it down. DON'T LET...

  23. I was punched

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

    CALL THE POLICE!!!!!!! AS LONG AS WE COWER AND TURN THE OTHER CHEEK WE CAN EXPECT TO KEEP BEING SECOND CLASS CITIZENS WITH NO RIGHTS. NO MATTER WHAT YOUR EMPLOYER OR TEACHER TRIES TO TELL YOU YOU...

  24. Newsflash

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

    Didn't hear it from EC, heard it from someone from California but then don't know where they heard it. I was leary about any information I got from Excelsior but so far everything they have told me...

  25. does IL recognize deaconess grads?

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

    It's $435 per credit hour for an associates, not a doctorate. Little bit of difference in the level of education a person is getting there,