ellenrn2000

ellenrn2000

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  1. Chamberlain Nurse Educator MSN Program???

    ellenrn2000 replied to salvati08's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi meagang, I'll start Chamberlain's online MSN informatic next month. Just a curiosity, how many of the Chamberlain's MSN core courses were you able to receive credit from UMass Amherst's DNP?...

  2. I PASSED MY NCLEX-PN!!!!!!!!!

    ellenrn2000 replied to Nae856Nae's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!

  3. CCRN Review

    ellenrn2000 replied to TopSICU Nurse's topic in Critical Care

    Years ago, I took Dr. Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio's 2-day live CCRN review. She was absolutely AWESOME! I'm not sure if she still teach the course, she is fun, dynamic, and knows how to explain...

  4. How to adjust to night shift?

    ellenrn2000 replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    The waxy type of ear plug seems to work better. I’ve been working nights for about 18 years. I have worked during nights, then go to school in the morning. It was never easy, but we all have to...

  5. Is there time limit between graduation date & exam date to take the NCLEX?

    ellenrn2000 replied to littlesnackcakes's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi littlesnackcakes, I think you should focus your effort in "knowledge" versus "clinical" refresher. NCLEX is mostly a knowledge based examination, not a clinical examination. As a previous LVN who...

  6. Excelsior LPN to RN

    ellenrn2000 replied to Helper-T's topic in Excelsior College

    I would also suggests to look into a BSN program instead of an ADN if you have a choice. Good luck to you,

  7. Is there time limit between graduation date & exam date to take the NCLEX?

    ellenrn2000 replied to littlesnackcakes's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, littlesnackcakes I am in California, and I don’t think there is a time restriction as long as you meet the criteria. However, I won’t wait too long post graduation due to “leaking...

  8. what books to study for nclex and do I needto go to kaplan?

    ellenrn2000 replied to oakinbola's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello, In my humble opinion, there are a lot of good NCLEX books, but none are great, I really encourage you to have at least 2. I use Sander’s comprehensive review in my NCLEX class after spending...

  9. Medications on the NCLEX

    ellenrn2000 replied to BANJ's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello, There are actually no short cuts when it comes to mastering pharmacology. On NCLEX, generic drug name will be there, sometimes, if the question is nice, they may have both the generic +...

  10. Graduated 2010 almost gave up nursing.

    ellenrn2000 replied to MayuZ's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow, Your story made me sad, and I feel I have to make a response. I am in SF Bay Area in California. The job market here is horrific for new grad nursing students, even experiences nurses are having...

  11. NCLEX Preparation

    ellenrn2000 replied to blynn9173's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey you guys if you have a Twitter account, you should add @AplusNCLEX, it provides 5 free daily Tweets and I think some webinar NCLEX is coming

  12. UAB vs USA

    ellenrn2000 replied to HappyBunnyNurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi 92mxmom, thank you for the detailed experience at USA. I am a California licensed FNP and now looking to obtain my DNP after 5 years in practice. So, searching through the USA website, it appears...

  13. University of South Alabama Fall 2010 anyone??

    ellenrn2000 replied to KimberRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi CrazyDNP, just wondering how your experience at USA has been? I am thinking about applying for fall'2011 and taking an on-line program makes me a little nervous. I guess besides study, I just...

  14. University of South Alabama Family Psych NP program?

    ellenrn2000 replied to marilynmom's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Also, since I am a licensed FNP, how long would it take to complete the DNP program at USA, and does the school give advance credit? I searched in the USA FAQ and it does not address this...

  15. University of South Alabama Family Psych NP program?

    ellenrn2000 replied to marilynmom's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I too am interested in USA's DNP program. I am a licensed FNP in California, but felt pressured to have the "DNP" for my teaching job. USA seems to be the most affordable and since it is mostly...