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  1. CPNE 2 quick questions

    FocusRN replied to vredsox's topic in Online Distance Learning

    to answer you: first, how do you tie all the critical elements together? after you do your 20 minute checks, do you then continue to to all the areas of care that are checked for you to perform or do...

  2. Does Excelsior Nursing program honor CLEP?

    FocusRN replied to BeachieRN84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes they accept CLEP, DANTES, and anything ACE approved as long as it applies to your degree. And actually you will need A&P and Micro, so that should cover the Natural Sciences requirement. I...

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

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is there a difference in your pay from the LPNs? Because what I am thinking is why would they hire me, if the already have maybe 3 RNs on staff, and they can get an LPN to do most other things,...

  4. Drug Testing

    FocusRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well personally I don't smoke (cigarettes or cigars), I don't drink, I don't do drugs. Nor have I ever done any of the above. My husband however is like my opposite, but he also knows that even though...

  5. Paid for background check and still no work....

    FocusRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I hate this. Agencies actively hire like they need people, but honestly they just want to be able to call you when anything comes up last minute. It makes me

  6. Patients and the race card

    FocusRN replied to CanadaEh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To this I would refer back to my original post in this thread. This woman may truly feel this way, whether she is a good employee or not. With that in mind, a person is only committing slander if they...

  7. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    FocusRN replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    What about getting your license in another state and work at the VA where you

  8. Patients and the race card

    FocusRN replied to CanadaEh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, first I hate the term race card. To me it is not about being PC but just calling it what it is: A person who perceives a prejudice based upon their race. Next, honestly being a multitude of...

  9. How would I find RN/LPN childcare opportunities online without an agency?

    FocusRN replied to sincerebliss's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to my original reply I would like to add that YES it is possible to be an independent nurse LPN or RN, and bill medicaid and insurance companies. It will just take a bit of work

  10. How would I find RN/LPN childcare opportunities online without an agency?

    FocusRN replied to sincerebliss's topic in General Nursing

    And you could always start an agency of your own. This is what my husband and I plan to do, with him being an RT and when I am an

  11. Guess who is a GN???!!!!

    FocusRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATS!!!... I have been thinking about you for days! I said if you pass, so will I, because of the timing. Enjoy your GN

  12. This could be the loophole Excelsior students wanting endorsement into CA

    FocusRN replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Very interesting. I wonder, if it would be okay, if each skill was performed just one time (as a checkoff), if that would be okay. That would make it easier for students in other states, because...

  13. Less than two weeks to the CPNE

    FocusRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When you refer to Rob's CPNE study guide are you talking about his ebooks for the videos or something else? And, also did you record your own voice into your iPhone verbatim, from the check-off...

  14. Less than two weeks to the CPNE

    FocusRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Your confidence is refreshing. How long have you been studying and, what study methods and schedule have you been using. I am working part-time about 25 hours a week. And with three kids (4 including...

  15. Humanities Credits for Excelsior

    FocusRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    Save the grant money for something else and take the Analyzing Lit Clep. Basic reading comprehension and literary devices (google that

  16. Need encouragement. just discouraged today

    FocusRN replied to nurse_mo1986's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't feel discourage. I enrolled in EC in December 2006. I wanted to be done in 2007, and I am still not done. I used to hate to come on AllNurses or going on the EPN seeing people that started a...

  17. HELP: Nevada LPN Moving To California As An Excelsior Student

    FocusRN replied to Nurse_AngelaNV2CA's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Supposedly after 1000 hours of working as an RN, the CA BON will allow you to endorse in. I am guessing they use the standard case by case reply, because it doesn't open the flood gates so to speak to...

  18. Good news Florida!

    FocusRN replied to stevefl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So what will be the change? Will medics and RTs be able to sit for the exam or endorse without any

  19. Would I be crazy?!

    FocusRN replied to GCmomRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well how long have you been studying? I mean really

  20. Anyone currently in the Excelsior bridge program?

    FocusRN replied to butterbye04's topic in LPN to RN

    As far as I know they do. A few people on this board have sat for NCLEX in Minnesota, to endorse into their own

  21. Sherri Taylor's online workshop

    FocusRN replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Erin does it cover labs, and the PCS? Also, do you download the videos, or do they stream from the site? But, most importantly is it work $150 for just 30 days of access, for someone who doesn't have...

  22. Got the job, but Pregnant--Need Advice

    FocusRN replied to Millerstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it could be sticky with insurance. They may consider it a pre-existing condition, I have never had to deal with it myself, but it is not like pregnancy is a terminal disease that an insurance...

  23. Got the job, but Pregnant--Need Advice

    FocusRN replied to Millerstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't care if she was 8 months pregnant and ready to pop. A woman is not obligated to reveal her familial status, and if she chooses not to it does not make her untrustworthy. In my opinion it...

  24. How does blood flow through the heart? Do you know?

    FocusRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a close friend, who just started nursing school. She was talking about how it is so fast paced for her, and the feeling of metal diarrhea. She posed the question of how blood flows through the...

  25. If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    FocusRN replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    well first i would say that if this were the case, the cost of education for a nurse would be much less. example, when i started out as a cna we were being paid anywhere from $5.15 (minimum wage at...