shamrokks ADN, ASN, RN

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    Starting with Health Safety here is my schedule...

    shamrokks replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    I am starting Health Safety today. I finally made the call and was advised of the 2 exams I can take before even enrolling so I'm starting NOW. I have the download of their study guide but I need to...
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    Starting with Health Safety here is my schedule...

    shamrokks replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    These are all great ideas for structuring studies. I know it's needed for procrastinators and I honestly hadn't thought of doing it. I haven't started Excelsior yet but I'm hopefully that it's in the...
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    ISU not recognized by all states

    shamrokks replied to mikect05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The best best is to call the BON directly. What is accepted just fine in one state may not be in another. Non traditional programs are becoming accredited more and more so if non traditional fits your...
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    ISU not recognized by all states

    shamrokks replied to mikect05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Currently Indiana State University is the only LPN to BSN online program that I know of so I would assume that is what they referred to as ISU but I could be
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    ISU not recognized by all states

    shamrokks replied to mikect05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't see how someone could say that Indiana State University isn't a real school. It's an actual brick and mortar establishment with students who walk around campus and take classes. They graduate...
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    NCLEX and Pearson Vue Trick

    shamrokks replied to cgates's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Seeing "you passed" on the BON website is the BEST! Mine showed the next day officially and I got my license in the mail a week
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    NCLEX and Pearson Vue Trick

    shamrokks replied to cgates's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The trick works. It should say that you cannot pay to take it again because you have previously passed this exam. That was the message I got when I took the NCLEX PN and I did pass. Congratulations. I...
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    Questions? New to the field.

    shamrokks replied to obillyboynurse's topic in Addictions

    Dave, I interview Monday for a position as an addiction nurse. I am a new LPN. Any pointers? Thanks in advance,
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    Role Call Galen Tampa Bay Spring 2012!

    shamrokks replied to lalaRN2014's topic in Florida Nursing

    I don't think he's even been given his schedule yet. There was a class list for the semester but no
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    Role Call Galen Tampa Bay Spring 2012!

    shamrokks replied to lalaRN2014's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm an alternate for the Feb LPN - RN bridge program and definite for April. My boyfriend starts the 2 year RN program in February. We're both having issues scheduling our work around it so we both...
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    Becoming a Nurse After 40

    shamrokks replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I totally agree. I could not of done this when I was in my 20's. I was far too unfocused and too unsure about what I wanted in life. I am a LPN at 37. I hope to be a RN with my ADN by the time I'm...
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    Becoming a Nurse After 40

    shamrokks replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    This was me, I'm coming from being a stay at home mom for the past 8 years (and at the time recently divorced) and before that I was laid off for 2 years so things are a bit different now in the work...
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    Any former Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio graduates?

    shamrokks replied to sunnysideusa's topic in Texas Nursing

    I worry about the same thing, my continuing education if I decide to do my bridge LPN-RN through a nationally accredited and not regionally accredited school. I know they are approved and hope to...
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    Anybody taking classes online @ Galen?

    shamrokks replied to prettyinblu's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm also considering Galen's online classes for my bridge from LPN to RN. Did you have any luck gathering any information from people who are currently doing the
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    University of Cincinnati Online MSN-NP

    shamrokks replied to bailey502's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know this is way late but if you are still looking consider trying a VA near you depending on where you live. I live in Pinellas county FL and the Bay Pines VA here does alot of precepting for...
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    Becoming a Nurse After 40

    shamrokks replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    Age is nothing but a number
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    LPNs and LPN students, be PROUD!

    shamrokks replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Great thread! I constantly feel like I have to defend my decision for becoming a LPN. Yes, I'm continuing my education for RN but I'm not discrediting my LPN. I had to work very hard to achieve it and...
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    Good Nursing Resume examples

    shamrokks replied to larien37's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know this is an old post but in case anyone else wondering the same thing runs across it, Monster.com has a great advice link with examples of different resumes for different type of careers...
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    Anyone from Galen College of Nursing in Tampa Area

    shamrokks replied to swirlynrs's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a LPN in the Tampa Bay area of Florida and considering the bridge programs at SPC, Excelsior and Galen. It's alot to consider and it's stressful, lol. Time is a factor for me because I am not...
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    Home Health Aide to LPN

    shamrokks replied to keis1225's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you darkbeauty, I appreciate it. I'm pounding the pavement and thinking positively. I know it will all come to fruition
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    PTEC LPN AUG 2010 MORNs @CLWR

    shamrokks replied to applicant2010's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would not suggest it although many of my classmates took courses at local colleges during our program to get their ADN pre-requisites finished. The diseases and disorders portion or the curriculum...
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    Fortis ADN program in Largo

    shamrokks replied to fortis_student's topic in Florida Nursing

    Wow, I am shopping RN programs in this area and seen Fortis pop up when I lived down the road from them and have been wondering about it. The whole process is
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    Home Health Aide to LPN

    shamrokks replied to keis1225's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am trying to segue into a position as a LPN after doing home health during my school program and so far no luck. It's only been 2 weeks since I received my license but I'm becoming frustrated. It...
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    Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences...FHCHS RN-BSN

    shamrokks replied to MereSanity's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you don't mind me asking, what state university did you go to?? Thanks in