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  1. Weekly "What Are You Working On This Week?" Thread, May 10th

    FocusRN replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Still studying for Nclex. This week I am focusing more on completing the online Hurst

  2. Finally got my graduation date from Excelsior!

    FocusRN replied to MissingMyErica's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATS!!!.. That is also my graduation date, so YAY

  3. Louisiana Nurses--Need Info!

    FocusRN replied to ALH2004's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Go somewhere else. There are jobs (not many), but they want experience. You would be hard pressed to even get a CNA job right now. And nursing homes are even be really picky with RNs or saying LPN...

  4. Lot's Of RN Jobs, Experience Not Required

    FocusRN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nursing Career

    They are just a really big health system from what I can see, and when I did a search it only came up with 85 nursing jobs, and that included LPN and RN....

  5. Officially starting WGU tomorrow!

    FocusRN replied to Lisa1980's topic in Western Governors University

    Congrats! Keep us updated. I wish I could start now but they require that I have my license to start, ohh

  6. I need to take the Microbiology Exam ASAP

    FocusRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Okay, I am finished with everything including the CPNE, except, a Pathophysiology class that I will be done with this week, and Excelsior's Microbiology. I really wanted to do this stuff last month,...

  7. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    FocusRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A CNA is NOT a nurse, and a person representing themselves as such, whether professionally on the floor or on facebook are anything else is

  8. Would excelsior accept me? Here is what I have

    FocusRN replied to m2736185's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would say yes, but of course the only way to find out is to

  9. What are YOU working on this week for school???

    FocusRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm studying for NClEX. Hoping to take it before the month of May is

  10. Excelsior slow updating

    FocusRN replied to MsPC's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Call and hound them. It always worked for

  11. What is the best mds cert to have?

    FocusRN replied to cherubhipster's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    This is not a certificate program, but a series of courses that are worth CEUs, I really have enjoyed it, and I am not an RN yet (New Grad!), but I am trying to get more open doors for the future....

  12. Any suggestions for review courses?

    FocusRN replied to eastangel28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst is really good. I am doing the online version. It is actually teaching me things that I never learned. Everyone that I know who has taken it refers to it as "Nursing School in 4

  13. Can you work as both? Nurse and...

    FocusRN replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Let's get something straight, a Pharmacist is not "higher" than a Nurse. I don't care if they do make more, they do not hold a "higher" license. They are two completely different disciplines. Now,...

  14. Failed NCLEX 6 times

    FocusRN replied to anijah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I second taking a break, and praying to St. Joseph of Cuppertino. He has always come through on my high stakes

  15. Looking for reassurance

    FocusRN replied to TinFL's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think it does.

  16. I don't know what to do HELP ME!

    FocusRN replied to albjornwafu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Apply in a different state. That seems more convenient to me than waiting a year, or going back to the

  17. ECE Microbiology?

    FocusRN replied to Nervous1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do yourself a favor and focus on the smaller percentage areas, and know those well, the larger ones study but don't bang your head against the wall. I just couldn't focus. I had Micro Demystified,...

  18. GOT MY CPNE TEST DATE 6/10 in Saratoga Springs, NY

    FocusRN replied to connordwilson's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats! I took mine in Atlanta, but just wanted to wish you luck, although I know you'll pass without

  19. one credit humanites

    FocusRN replied to brenan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ditto this. It is a very easy exam. If you have basic reading comprehension skills, and google "literary devices" and go over those that exam is as easy as it comes, and you get 6 credits. You may...

  20. Losing my motivation

    FocusRN replied to BetterMeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well to make you feel better, BetterME (the op) went onto graduate from EC and is now an RN I

  21. Whats the easiest and fastest ADN to BSN program???

    FocusRN replied to Nathanken27's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would say Western Governor's. Not that the coursework is easy, I think it just cuts out the bull. Look at these links: https://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/lowdown-wgus-online-524424.html...

  22. Excelsior College and CA BRN

    FocusRN replied to Nurse_AngelaNV2CA's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I love people that think outside the box. And remember you can always work at a federal facility in Cali as an RN, no matter what. Good

  23. Wash scrubs with regular laundry?

    FocusRN replied to jdsp87's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have OCD and mine concerns microorganisms, so separate. My shoes get bagged before I hit the door, my car seat has an after work cover, and the washer goes through a bleach cycle after my scrubs. I...

  24. anyone else feel kinda lonely in this job?

    FocusRN replied to bennyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I kind of understand I guess. My situation is a little different I am in my early (nearing mid) 20s, and a new grad. No job yet. But I had my first child as a teenager, then got married and had two...

  25. NCLEX RN GONE BAD

    FocusRN replied to leo82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I haven't taken it yet, but if you failed I would say study differently this time. If you did Questions before this time do more content less questions and vis