Boston-RN

Boston-RN RN

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  1. passed con 7 today!!!

    Boston-RN replied to LucasRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    WOW great job chris....you're really zipping through. I feel very slow compared to you. I have to pick up the pace some.

  2. passed con 4 today!!!!

    Boston-RN replied to LucasRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats.....my appt is Jan 20th for Con4...just finished Con3 last week. Got a B (my first B!!) but that was a heck of a test..... Any tips for Con4 for the rest of

  3. Excelsior and Massachusetts BON?

    Boston-RN replied to kranken_schwester's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am a recently enrolled excelsior student in MA. I don't think there is anything in print per se (I looked and couldn't find anything) When I was inquiring I emailed and got a response from...

  4. got an a in Con 3!

    Boston-RN replied to LucasRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    How did you study? Did you take practice exams? If so how did you do on them? Was is difficult? I'm taking it

  5. Med pass negligence? please feedback

    Boston-RN replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I was taught in school, that's how it's done at the facility I work at check - rt pt, med, dose, route, time, sign....give and if refused or held..circle and be

  6. Two questions about the application process to Excelsior.

    Boston-RN replied to magnoliasouth's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just went through this and have started the process. You send in your application and either request all the transcripts be sent to excelsior or request them to be sent to you and mail them in....

  7. Med pass negligence? please feedback

    Boston-RN replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    can I ask....what part of it do you feel is negligence? I think that's how most if not all places do

  8. Excelsior test study guides - where to find information

    Boston-RN replied to medicmama's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I also would not JUST use the notes but almost everything you can find for a price on ebay as far as someone elses notes you can find on the Yahoo study groups, just search for

  9. Nc 3????

    Boston-RN replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was just reading on the peer network. I guess the old and new are word for word the same. Good Luck and let us know how you make out. I'm prepping for NC3

  10. Nc 3????

    Boston-RN replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I compared the NC4 from 3 yrs ago with the NC4 current and there are almost no changes. I can't imagine much if anything at all has

  11. General education requirements completed before starting nursing courses?

    Boston-RN replied to vampiregirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just took NC1 and passed and I have yet to take the general ed classes (but I am an LPN so I had to take a 1 credit micro and 3 credit human body for that program) I think you could tackle NC1...

  12. Health South Rehab Hospital?

    Boston-RN replied to Mulan's topic in Rehabilitation

    I was working for HeathSouth Rehab Hosp but it just got bought out by Five Star...only complaint really is staffing. Plenty of nurses, not enough aids. Other than that so far so good....new grad 3...

  13. Where to download con 3's study guide?

    Boston-RN replied to singlelife's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Can anyone attach the link for NC3 content guide.....I would like to start studying prior to enrolling so that I'm ready to take the test when I enroll. It's weird....the NC 4 and up are available...

  14. ?s about applying excelsior

    Boston-RN replied to Residentmaid's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I bought the Micro study guide from Excelsior and it was a waste of money. The free content guide had more information in it. Don't waste your

  15. failed NC1 , being so sad and amazed

    Boston-RN replied to singlelife's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am scheduled to take the NC1 on Oct 17th.....a question for Frogstomper and singlelife. What did you do to study? Did you read the chapters in the books outlined by Excelsior or did you use...

  16. ?s about applying excelsior

    Boston-RN replied to Residentmaid's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sounds like they're trying to get in good w/ the states that are having additional requirements for EC

  17. Fired from job

    Boston-RN replied to goingnuts's topic in General Nursing

    That's aweful. One reason I'm hesitant on every doing home health. I wish you the

  18. ?s about applying excelsior

    Boston-RN replied to Residentmaid's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello, I am in the same boat as you. I applied and when you apply you pay $65 (actually think it went up since then) and list your transcripts that you will be sending. You will be elibigle to take...

  19. Long wait for LPN-ADN!

    Boston-RN replied to leeae85's topic in LPN to RN

    That's the exact reason I am doing Excelsior (just started) Check w/ your BON to make sure there's not restrictions. There are a few exams that can be taken without enrolling so you can see if it is...

  20. New Grads-What are some of the silliest things youve done so far?!?!

    Boston-RN replied to GrnHonu99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was trying to "help out" some of the CNA's, I'm in a rehab hosptial and the persons transfer status to the bathroom was "BEDPAN ONLY and she was sitting in the w/c so instead of getting her to bed I...

  21. Mom & Dad were right: I'm a screw-up

    Boston-RN replied to suture_self's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Practice, Practice, Practice.....that goes for clinicals and for classes. As far as clinicals go. We had a lab pack we needed to use that had everything in it. It sounds corney but set up a station...

  22. What do experienced nurses expect from new nurses?

    Boston-RN replied to alabama2's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread, I'm a new grad myself and any advice/tips/words of wisdom from someone with experience is

  23. General Ed courses through Excelsior...

    Boston-RN replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Online Distance Learning

    AH Good to

  24. Female FOLEY

    Boston-RN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with the above.....YIKES I'm no expert but I haven't missed yet. I have the patient lie flat, bend their knees and then spread them apart, I put the flashlight on the bed in between aiming at...

  25. General Ed courses through Excelsior...

    Boston-RN replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The only bad thing about the CLEPS vs. taking the actual exam is you just get exempt from having to take the course you don't get actual credits. I plan on going on for my BSN at a state college and...