Jo Dirt

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  1. Lpn to RN need help

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

    I made the decision to go through Excelsior a couple of months ago. Ideally I would choose a traditional school but personally I am sick and tired of going to school. I'm just plain old tired of...

  2. Questionable Dr. Ethics

    Jo Dirt replied to can'twait2B1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I know this situation has cropped up in the facilities around here. Unfortunately, it isn't likely to stop happening. I guess it's just one of those things you have to put up

  3. So... I failed. But I am ready to fight further

    Jo Dirt replied to jascraft's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sorry to hear you did not pass. Good luck next

  4. freaking out about after graduation

    Jo Dirt replied to readingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I felt like a joke for a long time after I got out of nursing school and got a job. I felt so inept. After four years I don't feel much better about it. It keeps me humble, I

  5. Suggestions for Coping with Pt Death

    Jo Dirt replied to amj10rn's topic in General Nursing

    We had an Alzheimer's/dementia patient in LTC. She was always laughing and talking to herself, I never saw her without a smile on her face. One night she died and she was lying in bed with a smile on...

  6. EC NC1 test how do I get authorized to test?

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

    Just took NC 1 earlier this week. You have to pay the $205 up front before you can schedule to take the test. I registered over the phone and two days later was able to call Prometric and make an...

  7. Am I right or wrong?

    Jo Dirt replied to ddtd1992's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to know these things. You should report that CNA and fast. He/she needs to be put in their place. Seriously. No where else would you get away with back talking a

  8. Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

    Jo Dirt replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you would be a real good teacher. When I was in LPN school I asked one of the RN's if she could answer a question for me and she threw up her hands and said "I don't have time for this...

  9. Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

    Jo Dirt replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    It adds to the stress to have a nursing student watching you because you feel pressure to not make one little bobble or sure enough it will be spread all around how "nurse so and so" didn't check the...

  10. Something for you guys to look forward to!

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

    That website was far out. I want to

  11. Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

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

    I am taking the tests as fast as I can afford to pay for them and get scheduled(1-2 tests per month). I just took NC 1 this morning and don't know how but I made a B. I felt like most of the answers I...

  12. Nurses leaving in droves...

    Jo Dirt replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I got into nursing because I was a fool. I thought it was pretigious and noble to be a nurse. I think it used to be a noble profession but has been cheapened and watered down by greedy businessmen....

  13. Question Regarding Hourly Rates for RNs

    Jo Dirt replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I will be glad when I finish graduate school and will be able to get out of nursing. As an LPN I make $18.00/hr at an embarrassingly simple job of sitting with a woman in her home from...

  14. Question Regarding Hourly Rates for RNs

    Jo Dirt replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    $23/hr? That won't even buy $22/hr. Yet I heard a lay person once mention that she knew an RN who makes $35/hr and no wonder health care costs were so outrageous when RN's made such unreasonable...

  15. EC *is* accepted in all states EXCEPT California

    Jo Dirt posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I read on this page there was a whole list of states no longer accepting EC graduates. So I called EC and talked to admissions. Admissions didn't exactly know what to tell me so they put me through...

  16. New grad pay more than experienced nurses

    Jo Dirt replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    What state are you in? I need to move

  17. New RN can't get a job

    Jo Dirt replied to iliket3's topic in General Nursing

    If I was you I would not even consider a job as a CNA, it is a different type of job altogether and would be a big waste of a hard-earned

  18. EC *is* accepted in all states EXCEPT California

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

    That's real good to hear, Chip. I'm taking my first nursing concepts test this coming

  19. Deaconess

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

    The way some people talk you'd think are getting some kind of free gift or something. "I'm getting *help* to pay for this outrageously expensive program..." Like that somehow makes it a good deal....

  20. We make as much as maids

    Jo Dirt replied to TRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm treating my nursing career as an "in between" job and a stepping stone to get where I want, which is a Ph.D psychotherapist/grief counselor. I went into nursing realizing the pay is mediocre yet...

  21. And Now.....What Do You LIKE to Do At Work?

    Jo Dirt replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    My most favorite thing about my new job as a private duty nurse on the 7PM-7AM shift: lounging on the couch in my stocking feet watching tv...lol. It's also kind of fun to draw up and give injections,...

  22. Deaconess

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

    Well, not exactly. You will still have to pay back those

  23. What Is The Best Home Study Lpn-rn School

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

    I am going through Excelsior College. From the research I have gathered it is the best deal for the money. I take my first Nursing Concepts test this coming Tuesday. With EC you will have to pass a...

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

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

    Just signed up to take NC1. I will probably be able to get NC2 waived. Real excited about it. Excelsior College seems like a great

  25. thoughts, prayers, & positive energy please!

    Jo Dirt replied to okie2's topic in General Nursing

    Will be thinking of you here