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  1. Being rehired after not giving s 2 week notice.

    dorrybnursing replied to Nursedee1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It depends on how bad they need nurses. Some facilities will hire you back anyway. Go for

  2. Taking the NCLEX multiple times

    dorrybnursing replied to cambrose's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here's the thing it can work both ways with test taking skills. I believe myself to be an excellent test taker, do I know the material, understand the concept, not always but I can get the answer...

  3. What were changes to your study habit/material that helped you pass after failing?

    dorrybnursing replied to JPGasmin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I failed my first NCLEX with 130 questions. For my second attempt I used Brilliantnurse.com, this prep site focuses more on breaking down and understanding the questions rather than content. I passed...

  4. Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

    dorrybnursing replied to BonnieSc's topic in Patient Medications

    If a penalty for a med error is too punitive nurses will be reluctant to self

  5. I'm an LPN and I understand.

    dorrybnursing replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I recently obtained a RN degree after 10 years as an LPN. While I was getting that degree I was "stuck" in LTC, but what I realized while working in the nursing home is that I really enjoy working...

  6. I'm an Rn

    dorrybnursing posted a topic in Excelsior College

    After a long and expensive Excelsior journey I found out I passed my Nclex on Wednesday. I am officially a registered

  7. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    dorrybnursing replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I just graduated this August. I almost used all of my 7 years to get the program finished. When I started I wanted to do Med-Surg in a hospital setting and couldn't as a lpn. After working 10 years in...

  8. Nclex rn 2nd time failed

    dorrybnursing replied to kiatkiat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Mosby

  9. Nclex rn 2nd time failed

    dorrybnursing replied to kiatkiat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Brilliant Nurse (which ceased operation this week), but they taught more strategy than content. I also brushed up on lab values, which came in very

  10. Nclex rn 2nd time failed

    dorrybnursing replied to kiatkiat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You could have had the same problem that I did. I passed my PN test with the minimum number of questions 10 years ago, really didn't feel like it was very hard. I have worked as an LPN for 10 years so...

  11. I'm an Rn

    dorrybnursing replied to dorrybnursing's topic in Excelsior College

    I started Excelsior six years ago when I was doing long-term care. I was certain that I wanted to do Med-Surg in a hospital setting. After so many years in the nursing home, I realized that I love the...

  12. I'm an Rn

    dorrybnursing replied to dorrybnursing's topic in Excelsior College

    About $8000 for

  13. Just finished my nclex freaking out!

    dorrybnursing replied to MsAshley's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just got back from taking my exam for the second time. I had 75 questions, I don't know how may SATA but it felt like a million. No advice now all you can do is

  14. Failed A&P twice!!

    dorrybnursing replied to DelleBrock's topic in Excelsior College

    Great

  15. LTC facility trying to fire me over refusing to take on 50 residents

    dorrybnursing replied to NurseGeorgiapeach's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have had this situation happen to me also. Only it is 70 residents. Ive done it, I haven't liked it and as someone else said kudos to you for taking that stand. The problem is dealing so harshly...

  16. Passed CPNE in Utica

    dorrybnursing replied to 1mrsbs's topic in Excelsior College

    Good for

  17. MICROBIOLOGY

    dorrybnursing replied to Tru-Nurse's topic in Excelsior College

    I passed the Micro test a week ago, the questions are all over the place. I was familiar with about 2/3 of it, 1/3 looked like it was for another test entirely. I still pulled a

  18. take boards again for the 4th time

    dorrybnursing replied to patiently_waiting_'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good

  19. Has any one graduated from the excelsior LPN to RN program?

    dorrybnursing replied to mclaughlin1128's topic in Excelsior College

    That's correct. That might have been the final mistake that sent this student home, but it was not the only mistake. I passed in February with a couple of

  20. Micro Finished onto Health Differences!

    dorrybnursing replied to CRisk3's topic in Excelsior College

    I started Excelsior a long time ago, so I was able to take my nursing exams and then Micro. The nursing exams are easier than the A&P and the Micro

  21. Just passed Micro

    dorrybnursing replied to MattHeistan's topic in Excelsior College

    I passed Micro today with a "B" also I was very surprised I felt like I didn't know any of it. I worked backwards I have finished everything else and just needed to pick up Micro and College Writing....

  22. excelsior nursing- cpne

    dorrybnursing replied to Raynesmommylpn2rn's topic in Excelsior College

    I tested in Georgia at Grady Hospital February 14-16 it was my second attempt, but I

  23. Excelsior colleg grads

    dorrybnursing replied to william1's topic in Excelsior College

    LVN didn't you do clinicals to get your LVN license? I believe that is what the other people posting are getting at. LVN/LPN do clinical rotations in MED/SURG, L&D, and the ER at least we did...

  24. Maybe I shouldn't say this out loud but...???

    dorrybnursing replied to BerryHappy's topic in Excelsior College

    Well of course it was easy, you were well

  25. Can't seem to get back on track

    dorrybnursing replied to NurseMae12's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks. I'm going to Grady Memorial on Aug 2. Good luck to you