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  1. Let's keep grandma/grandpa alive until after the holidays

    FocusRN replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    I just had a cousin that was killed right before Christmas, this decision was of the person who shot him, but I can understand family's not wanting to forever deal with something so sad at times that...

  2. Punched in face, kicked by resident

    FocusRN replied to favthing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This reminds me of hen I was a CNA and I worked on a locked Alzheimer's unit. A blind non am pt, grabbed me (with feces under her nails), and kicked me in my stomach. Did I mention I was 6 months...

  3. Those studying for the CPNE- here's a huge tip

    FocusRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks.

  4. Those studying for the CPNE- here's a huge tip

    FocusRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I took the CPNE 12/3-12/5 passed with no repeats, and no workshops. I used Rob's DVD (watched 2 or 3 times), but what was the most helpful is his mnemonics. You can look here to see my other study...

  5. New Grad RN in LTC, what can I do?

    FocusRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I will be graduating early 2011, and I want to work in LTC, but I only see ads for LPNs. If you are an RN in LTC how did you get your job? I mean did they advertise for it, did you just apply, or did...

  6. OMG Passed Chronicity with a C!!!

    FocusRN replied to OneFlyNurz's topic in Online Distance Learning

    As always C=RN, so no need to beat yourself up in the

  7. CPNE - Second Chance?

    FocusRN replied to j1l4d's topic in Online Distance Learning

    And you are the reason I din't fail for this. Before I went I though it Lisa could fail ver so so simple, I know I can. so I went in with this: Knock, knock, knock (wait for answer) Staff entering Hi,...

  8. I PASSED at Grady!!!

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks!

  9. I PASSED at Grady!!!

    FocusRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Still can't believe it. I passed with NO repeats! Grady is a GREAT site!!!... The CAs (we had two, one Fri and the one on the weekend)and CEs want you to pass. I was finished at 10AM today, and one...

  10. State requiring the least paperwork from EC to take your

    FocusRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Minnesota, some had quoted as little a 10

  11. I PASSED at Grady!!!

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks again y'all. Techie, I actually applied for NPAC sometime in September think, all of my stuff was submitted online the same day. Then the next week I decided that I really didn't want to travel...

  12. I PASSED at Grady!!!

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks.

  13. I PASSED at Grady!!!

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks y'all. Segal, Grady really isn't bad at all. Although all of us had patients there for a variety of issues (gunshot, stabbing, sickle cell crisis, hernia repair/infection, multiple fractures...

  14. I PASSED at Grady!!!

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You have the right idea Tasha. As long as you can let go of your way for a while, the CPNE should be no problem. Good luck on you exams and the FCCA, I'll be waiting on your PASSED post around June!!!...

  15. I PASSED at Grady!!!

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks y'all. No, Tasha I didn't do any workshops. As a matter of fact I have only really been studying for about three weeks. I watched Rob's video twice, and used his mnemonics but I modified one or...

  16. Failed nursing first time, no CUNY would take me back. What to do next?

    FocusRN replied to Lerochka's topic in New York Nursing

    Have you tried Excelsior

  17. Excelsior can take you places ... AKA, why it's all worth it

    FocusRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRAT's Lisa. If anyone is worthy, you definitely

  18. CPNE Registration

    FocusRN replied to SHARWELL's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Press "0" on the main line and ask for financial

  19. CPNE Registration

    FocusRN replied to SHARWELL's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Missy usually the dates that they give are firm for the scholarship (they may wiggle sometimes), but if they have funding for the loan, you are in need, and CPNE eligible you'll probably get

  20. In need of some serious encouragement

    FocusRN replied to OneFlyNurz's topic in Online Distance Learning

    With a 60 on the practice you'll probably pass. Did you take the second one? Right before your exam review all of the questions answers and rationales. You'll be

  21. CPNE Registration

    FocusRN replied to SHARWELL's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is financial aid awarding time. Call to inquire about getting a scholarship or the Nursing Student

  22. Love the New MyExcelsior

    FocusRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    It should be much easier for new comers to find what they need. I love

  23. When to purchase Saunder's RN-NCLEX?

    FocusRN replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I also used Saunders early on for my exams, it was very helpful. I guess I should get the newest edition as

  24. New Grad RN in LTC, what can I do?

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks to all of you that have posted here. You have given some great

  25. Does Excelsior Nursing program honor CLEP?

    FocusRN replied to BeachieRN84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes you can sign up just the same as the CLEP. The DANTES are $80 plus whatever you testing center charges. Those things are only electives even though they are considered social sciences. That's...