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  1. L&D RN w/ Herpes - Embarrassed

    Kr_nurse09 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hate the stigma attached to HSV I contracted HSV2 about 8 years ago from an ex. I had the intial major outbreak and that has been it, thankfully. I have been in nursing for 9 years but just landed...

  2. L&D RN w/ Herpes - Embarrassed

    Kr_nurse09 replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you all for taking the time out to reply and make me feel a bit better :) It's so true that people who make fun of it obviously do not have all the facts and are just ignorant to it.

  3. L&D RN w/ Herpes - Embarrassed

    Kr_nurse09 replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you so much quazar...I really needed to hear that!! I have to stop dwelling on it, as I am not even pregnant yet and you're right..it is my business. I will figure it out when the time comes....

  4. QUICK CPNE DATE!

    Kr_nurse09 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    My FCCA only took 8 days to grade and I got my CPNE date yesterday, which only took 2 weeks! Loving Excelsior right now and can't wait for June 1-3! Testing in Chambersburg, PA, anyone

  5. Am I nuts for wanting to try nights?

    Kr_nurse09 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've been an LPN for 3 years in oral surgery and am a recent RN grad, I want to work nights for some reason. Am I crazy?! I like geriatrics. I hear nights is better pay, less drama (management, etc),...

  6. need advice PLEASE!!

    Kr_nurse09 replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for the advice colleen and ivy :) I'm gonna stay for now, I love the people and do get to use my nsg skills. I feel rich making $25/hr lol cuz I've def never made that before! One day at a...

  7. need advice PLEASE!!

    Kr_nurse09 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Would I be nuts to leave a day shift, no holidays/weekends for $25/hr at an oral and maxillofacial surgeons office job?? I'm a recent RN grad, I've been there 3 yrs already as an LPN for $17.50/hr and...

  8. CLEP Exams

    Kr_nurse09 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone taken CLEP exams for gen eds needed at Excelsior?? The CLEP website states EC accepts them and the exams are A LOT cheaper! I just need a 3cred Humanities from EC and want to do a CLEP...

  9. QUICK CPNE DATE!

    Kr_nurse09 replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in Excelsior College

    Yep, still paper in January! Good luck! Pretty

  10. CPNE subQ Question

    Kr_nurse09 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Just started viewing Robs DVDs..for the subQ lab sim, he shows the injection (into the potato) at 45 degree angle for insulin. I was always taught insulin and heparin are 90 degrees. I'm confused...

  11. CPNE subQ Question

    Kr_nurse09 replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in Excelsior College

    OK, I have that book on my list to order and I found the EC board..thank

  12. CPNE Studying Question

    Kr_nurse09 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Sooo I started reading my guide yesterday and will be applying online for cpne Friday!! I have been reading a ton of posts on here also and just want to make sure I am on the right path to ease my...

  13. CPNE Studying Question

    Kr_nurse09 replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks for quick reply and website! Sounds like we're both on track, good luck to you as well. And I also think the study guide isnt too bad to read, section IV and appendices seem the most

  14. Anyone else feel the same way??

    Kr_nurse09 replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in LPN to RN

    thanks msgm,

  15. Anyone else feel the same way??

    Kr_nurse09 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi everyone, I need to vent/get advice, I've been an LPN for four years and will be an RN this year (excelsior lpn-rn). Extremely excited!, but lately I've been stressing and feeling like there is so...

  16. Anyone else feel the same way??

    Kr_nurse09 replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks MommaNurse for the

  17. Anyone else feel the same way??

    Kr_nurse09 replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks for commenting mols1285...we will get there! I'm learning to separate 'real world' from what I've learned, know, and what it RIGHT and SAFE. Good luck in your schooling and

  18. Anyone else feel the same way??

    Kr_nurse09 replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in LPN to RN

    Great article thank

  19. Mosby book for FCCA question!

    Kr_nurse09 replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in Excelsior College

    perfect, bought the 3rd edition on amazon yesterday for

  20. Mosby book for FCCA question!

    Kr_nurse09 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    The 6th edition (2006) is way cheaper then the 2010 edition..do you think it makes much difference? I'm broke! Thanks

  21. Mosby book for FCCA question!

    Kr_nurse09 replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in Excelsior College

    woah ok thanks guys, glad i asked! I don't know what I was looking at before lol..love this

  22. Do you really need a workshop to pass CPNE?

    Kr_nurse09 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks for the great

  23. Do you really need a workshop to pass CPNE?

    Kr_nurse09 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi beachie, I'm doing fcca this month then registration/preparation for cpne! I would like to use sherrys online workshop too. What about the hands on lab part? What do you practice with? Were you...

  24. Frustrated..please help

    Kr_nurse09 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    For something that seems so simple, I am having massive difficulties..so far I've called (2) college locations that claim to deliver DSST(dantes) exams and the person(s) acted like I was speaking...

  25. What do you say to people when...

    Kr_nurse09 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Does anyone find themselves explaining how you "become an RN in one weekend"? (excelsior lpn-rn) My family/friends are very supportive, but I find myself constantly explaining the program and how it...