Apologies if this is a post that has been done a million times over (or maybe not?), but I wanted to hear some thoughts and maybe commiserate a little with those who did not pass the CPNE. It seems...
Thanks, LadyinScrubs for the input. I have already submitted all of my transcripts, applied, paid the admissions fee, etc. Just waiting to hear back with their decision. I do hope they allow me to use...
lauranurselaura replied to lauranurselaura's topic in Excelsior College
Haha! Hey, I love Chanel and Versace as much as the next person and oh, how I have fallen too from my alternative, hardcore, punk rock, pop punk, indie, emo, etc. days. Sometimes, when I am immersed...
lauranurselaura replied to lauranurselaura's topic in Excelsior College
LunahRN, Thanks for the validation and understanding. I agree, it is traumatic for EVERYONE, not just those who didn't pass. Since it has been such a lapse in time, EC's (extra) curriculum changes,...
lauranurselaura replied to lauranurselaura's topic in Excelsior College
t-lo, Thanks for the PM! Since I haven't posted 15 legit posts yet on AN, I can only reply back this way. So - thank you for the offer/advice! I will certainly take you up on it if I decide to go the...
LadyinScrubs, In a previous post somewhere around here you mentioned that you thought that there may be an LPN to RN ADN program in Washington state? I believe you said you thought it was basically...
lauranurselaura replied to CantWait2Nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Yes! There are definitely more options than LTC nursing for LPNs! I'm currently a research nurse with the Dept. of Emergency Medicine at a large teaching hospital. I love it and was specifically...
This is so incredibly inspiring! I know what it feels like to try and try and try and try to accomplish a dream only for it to get dashed again and again. It takes such a traumatic toll on you. (or...
Hi! I have applied for the ISU program and am extremely nervous about it all. I live in Richmond, VA and my biggest concern is about the clinical portion. When I looked up facilities that accept ISU...
lauranurselaura replied to blondiestime's topic in Virginia Nursing
Hi Blondie, A few questions: 1 - How many pre-req's do they take? I have completed ALL of my pre-req's at a CC or elsewhere and when I went to Fortis, they said they'd only take 2 out of the 10 or so...
I have an appointment with an admissions representative tomorrow at Fortis and would like to know what to expect. Is anyone in the middle of their LPN to RN program right now? What is their admission...