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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 my dream job as an L&D nurse. Hubby and I plan...

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. Ugghhhh

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. Thank you!

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 else??

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), more jobs offered on nights. There are so many dif...

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 time.

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 he offered me to stay becuz he wants an RN on boa...

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 instead...please provide feedback! Thanks!

Yep, still paper in January! Good luck! Pretty easy.

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 already! Help! I know I MUST study the EC way for the ...

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

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 mind :) My plan is to study 3-4 months, read the guid...

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 important.

thanks msgm, agreed!

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 much to know as a nurse and one minute I hear/see ...

Thanks MommaNurse for the advice

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 career

Great article thank you!

perfect, bought the 3rd edition on amazon yesterday for $25.

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

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

Thanks for the great info!!

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 able to watch online over and over again until you fe...

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 french. One lady told me I register through Pearson Vu...

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 works, and many seem skeptical and it justs frustra...