PaParamedic

Curious how this ended(or continued). How is the Patient First Job?

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I like Glassdoor, take with grain of salt, since anyone can say anything. Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network Reviews | Glassdoor Disclosure: I don't work for LVHN, by choice. Thx,

Following since right now I'm studying for CEN as well.

To answer the replies. I plan on staying in Pa for the time being(>10 years). I'm looking for critical care and seem to be getting beat up for not having a BSN or 2-3 years med-surg. The good news, the area pays so low for new grads my Paramedic pay is comparable, or even more, so no rush. :) thx,

Hello Everyone, About a month ago I passed the NCLEX(woo hoo), but looking at my first job. Since moving away from my Paramedic Job(very flexible, rewarding work, lots of hours, etc) to an new RN job(very inflexible, very structured, limited hours initially) and locally, RN positions don't pay much more than my Paramedic Job. I live in the Bethlehem area, and looking south for work. Any one have any advice to getting into ED jobs? Any advice, inside tips, or places to apply? Thank you,

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Hello Everyone, I'm wrapping up ADN requirements(waiting for grad date and licensing steps), but looking at BSN programs already. I believe I've narrowed it down to two college programs. Been hearing good things about UT of A, and read EC BSN stuff here(dated though) and EC solicitations. While reading on EC's site, I saw two EC BSN level courses still being offered as Exam by credit, but you must be registered by 31 Dec 2014 for the exams for them to apply for your BSN degree. Doesn't give much time, and I'm a fan of Credit by Exam(self learner and cheaper). So I was hoping to draw on information I'm sure others have researched or experienced. Given choice between UT of A and EC for BSN's, what which would you enroll in? Have you completed either and your feelings? Any advice? Thank you,

Only a few days ago, I was told I 'passed' the CPNE and was handed a form letter. Very sterile and surreal. Today I got the first acknowledgement of my success, an email informing me I can now start using ATI for passing the Nclex. Guessing now it's 'almost' official, since grade isn't listed yet. Now to my point. I passed. It was my last ADN requirement. Short of the wait, more paperwork and of course some fee's I'm sure, I will be graduating the ADN program. Very few times I posted on this forum receiving important advice, but many, many times I lurked and read previously posted information. I have to say no one source of information got me to pass the program, but this site was a very valuable one. Thank you everyone!

OK, with still only four weeks left I feel lost, but confident I can get completely ready for the CPNE. I do not have the time to travel to a workshop so decided to do online version. I have come down to two, Rob's and Sherri's. I have read the reviews and found information on the strengths with both, just now leaving me with a couple of questions. Please only those who used their services respond. 1. If you could only take one, which would be most complete? 2. If you took both, did each compliment each other, or created conflicts in how they presented information and confusion? Thank you,

Congrats and now on to the MSN! Well, after a break.

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Congrats, I got a 'C' as well. Still a pass.

To meet the requirements of the program, you have to be 'in the field'. So you will be surprised by how much you have already picked up in working with good people and conversing. As a paramedic, I treat cardiac, respiratory, hepatic, peds, septic, etc... pt's (often by myself), and find myself chatting with docs about disease process and treatments, and with nurses about pt care and comfort. So the SG101's focus the knowledge base and upgrade to an RN student's requirement. So it works for me, and many others(from what I read here). later,

SG101's for nursing specific topics, and Cliff Notes Reviews for gen ed requirements.