Magelan

Magelan

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  1. How much do you make 2016

    Magelan replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My last job in Chicago, IL (resigned in Jan 2015) - SNF $26.50/hr + $0.50/hr weekend shift differential. Started with $24/hr back in 2012 as a new grad. I had a part time home health job in Chicago as...

  2. CMK Healthcare LPN Program

    Magelan replied to KB24's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have never had an issue getting a job as a CMK grad. Employers will be asking for your license and that is all that matters. CMK was accredited by the state of IL, hence we were eligible for...

  3. Doctor Anyone?

    Magelan replied to Ant24's topic in Male Nursing Students

    St. George's University - School of Medicine - 5 more weeks until the end of Term 1 and so far it is going very well :) I hope it will stay this way

  4. Foreign medical graduate wanting advanced nursing

    Magelan replied to superking's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My significant other was a physician back home and when we moved to US he finished RN through Excelsior (foreign MD to RN). Excelsior at start was more as a back up plan, but it ended up he was not...

  5. In terms of difficulty and subject depth, are Excelsior's practice exams good indicators?

    Magelan replied to Tralfamadore64's topic in Excelsior College

    Go over Excelsior Practice Exams Questions in detail and if you have time, StudyGroup101 Manual will help. I know it's getting close, but grasp as much as you can before the weekend

  6. Excelsior College Foundations in Nursing EXAM

    Magelan replied to Soon2bRN89's topic in Excelsior College

    It's $9.99

  7. In terms of difficulty and subject depth, are Excelsior's practice exams good indicators?

    Magelan replied to Tralfamadore64's topic in Excelsior College

    Last update Took Reproductive Health Exam today. A :) This was my last nursing Exam (excluding FCCA & CPNE ) For this one I can also say that the Practice Exams bought from Excelsior were...

  8. Exams that appeal to Paramedics

    Magelan replied to Cohutta's topic in Excelsior College

    I took Reproductive Health today and got A :) And honestly, there were a lot of questions from those Excelsior Practice Exams. I do not know if they have different questions on the exams or all of us...

  9. Excelsior College Foundations in Nursing EXAM

    Magelan replied to Soon2bRN89's topic in Excelsior College

    When it comes to Foundations, Excelsior Practice Exams are helpful. I took that exam on 11/20/2014 (3 weeks ago). Personally, the topics that were covered were not "my cup of coffee". I passed with C...

  10. Stay or Go

    Magelan replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Or even better - switch to PRN at Gerogetown and take the offer at Inova. No commuting headaches. When it comes to commute, you can always ask at Georgetown to give you weekend shift so commute would...

  11. In terms of difficulty and subject depth, are Excelsior's practice exams good indicators?

    Magelan replied to Tralfamadore64's topic in Excelsior College

    Small update :) Passed Health Safety today :) Got B even tough I expected A :) There was a lot of similar questions (if not even same) from Excelsior Test A and Test B. I was really surprised with the...

  12. In terms of difficulty and subject depth, are Excelsior's practice exams good indicators?

    Magelan replied to Tralfamadore64's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks :) Will keep updated :) I did not follow your posts, hope you're on Excelsior "journey" as well. Wishing you the best as well

  13. In terms of difficulty and subject depth, are Excelsior's practice exams good indicators?

    Magelan replied to Tralfamadore64's topic in Excelsior College

    No :) I enrolled last year - 06/2013 but I was able to take Life Span exams before Fundamentals (Chronicity etc.) It's doable to take all nursing exams in 6 months but I was lazy :) LPNs are waived...

  14. Doctor Anyone?

    Magelan replied to Ant24's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Many MDs are bitter. Many Nurses/NPs are bitter. On the other hand, there are a lot of MDs and Nurses who are incredible clinicians, excellent team players and happy with their jobs :) The question...

  15. In terms of difficulty and subject depth, are Excelsior's practice exams good indicators?

    Magelan replied to Tralfamadore64's topic in Excelsior College

    I totally agree for LS3... Those practice exams did not help AT ALL I did get B on that one last month, but to be honest I did make a lot of guesses. "MyStudyGroup101" Study Guides and Practice...

  16. Advice & opinions wanted for Excelsior student

    Magelan replied to new old lpn's topic in Excelsior College

    Another EC student here :) I do recommend Excelsior. I have started it last year, and almost done with nursing subjects (Health Safety & Reproductive Health scheduled for next month). No failures...

  17. CA Paramedic to BSN

    Magelan replied to Eric_Medic's topic in Men in Nursing

    Totally agree :) One step at the time. There is a few of paramedic2RN programs. Check which one is recognized by California BON. When you get your RN-ADN you can again bridge to BSN. All that can be...

  18. how are men treated at your workplace?

    Magelan replied to chillbrah's topic in Men in Nursing

    You have lazy nurses both among males and females... Unfortunately every facility where I worked had that "kind"... DONs/Managers in some places have their "favorites" and you can do nothing to change...

  19. Male LPN Marketability

    Magelan replied to Thujone's topic in Men in Nursing

    @ThuJone As a male LPN with more than two years of experience, and with the previous CMA certificate, I would totally suggest you give a shot with LPN or even better - RN program. I live in Chicago,...

  20. Relocating to NOVA from Chicago

    Magelan posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi everyone :) I will be relocating to Northern Virginia next January. Any insights from nurses living in the area? I am a LPN with 2 years of experience in acute rehab and skilled nursing, so I...

  21. Relocating to NOVA from Chicago

    Magelan replied to Magelan's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks KejRN and Pixie The area of NOVA that I'm targeting is around Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church :) I did look at INOVA website, they do hire LPNs for some positions as office nurses and at...

  22. LPN/LVN salary for 2013/2014

    Magelan replied to Moving Foward's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Chicago, IL - started in SNF in 2012 - $24 - no shifts differential and no benefits. A year ago (09/2013) switched to Short Term Rehab facility (Chicago as well) - $26, weekend differential $0.50, and...

  23. Valid Virginia Only (Compact Designation)

    Magelan replied to DocsWifey's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm one of the guys that has Virginia valid only license. And that is because my drivers license is still from Illinois. As the other people mentioned before, that's not an issue if you work in...

  24. LPN schools In Chicagoland area

    Magelan replied to Dimples9208's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Btw, good passing rate is considered 75% and above. That is what the school needs to be "in good standing" and maintain state

  25. LPN schools In Chicagoland area

    Magelan replied to Dimples9208's topic in Illinois Nursing

    - PCCTI - ATS - Northwestern Institute - Ambria Those schools have good passing rates but I think only PCCTI is around 20k, all other schools on this list are more expensive. There is a new LPN...