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crazdmomof4

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  1. Currently Enrolled Excelsior Students

    crazdmomof4 replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I enrolled in excelsior in September before the xtra cpne requirements. I have yet to take a test. I am so scared of what to expect. Are the questions on NC1 Pt oriented / clinical oriented or is it...

  2. online programs for lpn to rn feedback

    crazdmomof4 replied to elpeon's topic in Washington Nursing

    i am going through excelsior, basically its a self study program. the don at my facility is an excelsior grad and an exceptional

  3. Who would you take a verbal order from?

    crazdmomof4 replied to longhornfan1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am not sure from your post if the prescribing LPN works at your facility for the doc of if she's an employee of the LTC you are working for. I had a recent situation similar by a doctor who acts as...

  4. Having the "Right to Fall"

    crazdmomof4 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had this problem this weekend. I got a hospital dump, lied to by social services, the floor nurse etc. Long story short I did the admissions. No psych meds at the hospital, but ativan being given....

  5. Does anyone else still have bad feeling for thier past clinical instructors?

    crazdmomof4 replied to racing-mom4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We had two in my LPN program that stand out. One delivered a 1 hrs lecture so laced in ignorance and bigotry that it made me furious and I openly contradicted her for which I paid dearly for through...

  6. Struggling in LTC

    crazdmomof4 replied to NurseJosh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel your pain. I am in a very good facility, but am struggling with the lack of training / continuing education being provided. I started working there last May after passing my NCLEX, and was ping...

  7. Considering Excelsior and need experienced advise PLEASE!

    crazdmomof4 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    HI; I am a Washington state student trying desperately to get into a nursing program and because of wait lists and factoring changes at my local community college am considering taking a different...

  8. Excelsior LPN to RN graduates help

    crazdmomof4 replied to salhorn's topic in LPN to RN

    Dear God, you guys are scaring me. I am preparing to take my LPN NCLEX for Washington, then am going full bore into Excelsior. I talked with a RN at the hospital where I did clinicals and she said the...

  9. Questions about Excelsior?

    crazdmomof4 replied to ama27's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know they are acknowledged by both Montana and Washington state. They are expensive, but considering the weight for traditional programs, I think they are worth it. One of the nurses teaching my...

  10. Questions about Excelsior?

    crazdmomof4 replied to ama27's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am in an LPN program as we speak and am sold on EC simply because I can get in once I am done with my LPN, the wait time in Washington State takes forever and then some. What are the clinicals like,...

  11. Phasing out LPN's.

    crazdmomof4 replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You could still get your BSN if you really want to. There are MANY MANY good accredited colleges offering them online now. It is never too late. Trust me I am a 31 yr old highschool drop out who is...

  12. Phasing out LPN's.

    crazdmomof4 replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I completely agree that nursing positions both RN and LPN are being pushed aside to some extent to less experienced medical positions. I live in Western Washington and I have noticed that traditional...

  13. Where are each of you in the EC program?

    crazdmomof4 replied to opalmRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I will be starting an LPN program in September and will take excelsior's RN program right after graduation, are you happy with excelsior? Is there program, practical or is it a cake walk? I only ask...