Jo Dirt

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  1. New LPNs going to EC....why not?

    Jo Dirt replied to luv4nursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't think some people are getting the point, it isn't really about *can* you pass. Yes, most anyone who wanted to could pass, medical or nonmedical person. As a matter of fact, the tests are so...

  2. New LPNs going to EC....why not?

    Jo Dirt replied to luv4nursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :yeahthat:

  3. Immunization Requirements - Help!

    Jo Dirt replied to DanaS's topic in Colorado Nursing

    There is not evidence vaccines cure disease. There is a lot of evidence vaccines can be harmful and/or deadly AEB the US government vaccine

  4. New LPNs going to EC....why not?

    Jo Dirt replied to luv4nursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Supposedly, California has more than anecdotal evidence of the incompetence of nonLPNs/non paramedics who slipped through the cracks, and apparently it was enough to prompt them to get rid of the...

  5. New LPNs going to EC....why not?

    Jo Dirt replied to luv4nursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm not too sure on myself about a lot of things, but I am certain a new grad LPN, CMA or CNA is not going to be competent, even though they have passed tests and a clinical, to practice as a...

  6. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    Jo Dirt replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California Nursing

    Looks like everything is going up out in California but the

  7. Immunization Requirements - Help!

    Jo Dirt replied to DanaS's topic in Colorado Nursing

    It has been said that the less people know about something the stronger their opinions, so no, I don't want to get you started. But if you think people who choose not to vaccinate are limited to...

  8. New LPNs going to EC....why not?

    Jo Dirt replied to luv4nursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Haste makes waste, don't rush into it. I'm down on Excelsior right now, though they have tightened up their standards a little (it used to be any Tom Dick and Harry could get in their program, then...

  9. Immunization Requirements - Help!

    Jo Dirt replied to DanaS's topic in Colorado Nursing

    You don't have to have shots to go to school or even leave the country. It was not even an issue for me when I went to nursing school. I wrote a short letter and that was it. I do not believe in...

  10. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    Jo Dirt replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California Nursing

    How about

  11. What Do You Think?????

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

    It is stupid to wake people up at 4AM but there are facilities that have one night nurse for 100 people. It's more stupid for a facility to expect one nurse to pass out AM meds to 100

  12. Istudysmart question

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

    istudysmart's study guides ARE crap. I bought the one for A&P and lifespan and it was of NO benefit as far as passing the EC test was concerned. About all it did was fill my mind with a bunch of...

  13. Passed NC3

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

    I told you it wouldn't be as hard as you thought it was. Good for

  14. Trouble getting job

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

    I haven't graduated from Excelsior yet but I have a job offer (though I don't want to work in this particular place). I'm not sure if you can jump into some specialized nursing discipline after just...

  15. signing up with Rue

    Jo Dirt replied to lbennett_71's topic in Online Distance Learning

    $99 down and $99 a month may seem like a cheaper price to pay now but believe me, it in the long run you will end up paying A LOT more by using one of the publishing companies. By a lot more I mean...

  16. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    Jo Dirt replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    I don't even know what a dynamap

  17. Texas Excelsior Students

    Jo Dirt replied to gidget21608's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm in Indianapolis right now and have just completed the second day of the CPNE workshop offered by Chancellors. So far so good. They are very nice and while I haven't taken the CPNE so I can't say...

  18. EC grads...need your input to finalize my decision to enroll

    Jo Dirt replied to copnlpn2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was seduced! I have always had my reservations about a program like Excelsior. In fact, I applied to and was accepted in a diploma program, but it was just not feasable for me to go. So, for me,...

  19. EC grads...need your input to finalize my decision to enroll

    Jo Dirt replied to copnlpn2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    DYates, even if I HADN'T gone through Excelsior I would feel the EXACT same way I feel now. Only, now I feel I am MORE qualified to let people know what a MAJOR mistake it would be to go through...

  20. I can't seem to get hired at all; time is running out and I'm losing hope

    Jo Dirt replied to Animaniacs's topic in General Nursing

    You are only halfway through a nursing program. It is still early, and lot can happen to people halfway through. If you wait until you are within a couple of months graduating to talk to HR I am...

  21. Excelsior college - moving to California

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

    Well, DYates, not all of us live such a flawless and exemplory life as it seems you do. I just can't for the life of me, see anywhere in my posts where I suggested it was anyone's fault I signed up...

  22. EC grads...need your input to finalize my decision to enroll

    Jo Dirt replied to copnlpn2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Anyone suggesting to you EC's ASN program can be finished in less than a year is selling you a pipe dream. As I mentioned before, it really has nothing to do with how fast you take your tests. I...

  23. "Granny-Dumping" in Psyche Unit

    Jo Dirt replied to Town & Country's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, have had this experience as well. Who can you blame, really? Though they don't generally go through the ER, they are usually just sent straight to the psych ward. We have also had many instances...

  24. Worried that experienced nurse may know nothing

    Jo Dirt replied to krob0729's topic in General Nursing

    Right now we only know one side of the story. If the nurse is this complacent and has still managed to be a nurse for 10 yrs. it's a miracle, to say the least. It also baffles my mind that a new LPN...

  25. Gimme some suggestions for shoes for my aching feet!

    Jo Dirt replied to wayover20's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    As a 5'2" 231 pound woman, I know exactly what you mean by achy feet. When I've been sleeping or sitting awhile and then get up it's a funy sight to see me start walking...I've GOT to lose weight! But...