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  1. Hospital Rejects Birth Plans

    FocusRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2009/11/09/hospital-rejects-birth-plans/ And a related photoshop contest, that I found funny:...

  2. Warning - excelsior students

    FocusRN replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    From what I was told "case by case" means 1000 or more CLINICAL practicing hours with no major issues. I mean come on, this is the same state the will let a CNA site for the LVN exam with 5 years...

  3. Social sciences: Excelsior college?

    FocusRN replied to dlissa74's topic in Online Distance Learning

    At a local college you could take any sociology course, most would take "Intro to Sociology", and either "Developmental Psychology" or "Human growth & Development Psychology". With the psychology...

  4. Rob's CPNE

    FocusRN replied to originaldiamond's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Glad you got everything straight. Happy

  5. Rob's CPNE

    FocusRN replied to originaldiamond's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ditto. But everyone should also remember, no video, or workshop takes the place of reading the guide.Sure evrything else just gets to the meat, but you need to know the little extra's that only the...

  6. CPNE Study group in Atlanta

    FocusRN replied to MSNMPHPhdNMD's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Some things have happened, and this has changed. Read this for the info:

  7. Newbie. Question

    FocusRN replied to timothy45638's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Doesn't sound right. There are many students that get in through the 50% of nursing school route and they aren't allowed to transfer in their nursing school credits. I would call and speak to a...

  8. CPNE Questions :)

    FocusRN replied to NurseSunshine25's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Have you read the guide? You really need to. You are assisgned areas of care, and your perform the critical elements in the guide. Some of your AOCs may be assessment and some management. Do this:...

  9. Hospitals Hiring only Nurses with BSN Degree

    FocusRN replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't think that it is a good idea at all. Also as for making us more in demand, there is already a shortage of active RNs so nurses ARE in demand and that still hasn't translated in to...

  10. Virginia has mini compromised

    FocusRN replied to RNandRRT's topic in Online Distance Learning

    And the tide is turning..... More to come, I'm

  11. Im back .....and have conquered the NCLEX Beast

    FocusRN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow I just checked the BON site before I came here. I have been checking for you ever since you first tested, and just jumped out of my chair. CONGRATS, Denise, you worked hard and you deserve

  12. Since my last post that I quit.... here I am; please help!

    FocusRN replied to Lisa1980's topic in Online Distance Learning

    -Take a practice exam first. See where you are weak, and start studying in your weakest area. -Don't study for more than 40 minutes at a time. Have like 4 - 40 minute study sessions daily. -Write you...

  13. Texas LVN-RN Online

    FocusRN replied to jimbalaya's topic in Online Distance Learning

    LOL Lisa. There is always Indiana State, but it is for a Bachelor's not an Associate degree. http://www.indstate.edu/degreelink/lpntobs/ Ohh and you may also want to check out eLine with Delmar or...

  14. Thinging about Enrolling at Excelsior, Wait till July 1st.

    FocusRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    From the way it is written yes.

  15. Thinging about Enrolling at Excelsior, Wait till July 1st.

    FocusRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    All of the nursing exams are included, BUT you can only be registered for UP TO 4 at any given

  16. Sent Transcripts to UNC Chapel Hill's BSN program!

    FocusRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats. I'll be putting UNC on my short list. I never knew about the program. So far my short list in no particular order i: 1. St. Joesph's College of Maine 2. Chamberlain 3. Slippery Rock...

  17. Burnt out on studying for CPNE-any ideas to spark again

    FocusRN replied to bjbabs24's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Maybe you should focus on trying different relaxation techniques for a week, then get back into it. And if not doing it already, instead of practicing do a mock pcs daily like Rob advised in his...

  18. What exactly is CPNE?

    FocusRN replied to kermitlady's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's a 2.5 day exam, where you will be expected to perform 3 of 4 lab simulations (wound, IM/SubQ injection, IV push, and IV meds), with 100% accuracy (besides standard deviations in drip rate) using...

  19. Biting the Bullet with TCN materials....

    FocusRN replied to kermitlady's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Since it is too late for you to get out of TCN, use it. Also get the fundamentals book, from half.com, an old edition for this is okay. I got one from the '90's for .97 cents. If you get a pharm...

  20. Happy NCLEX thoughts for txspadequeen921!!

    FocusRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Denise, I know you'll read thid and probably roll your eyes: but take a little break from work, relax, pull yourself together, and then plan for what is next. As for your coworkers, well, in my mind...

  21. Happy NCLEX thoughts for txspadequeen921!!

    FocusRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ditto what Ivan said. Do you remember what it took to come this far? Don't fall apart now. I hope that you passed but even if you didn't, you have to remember you have conquered EC and you can and...

  22. Texas Excelsior Alumni: Help with Legislation to Protect EC

    FocusRN replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Intelligence | Insanity. A very fine line.

  23. Senate Bill 205 Excelsior Graduates Might Be Able To Practice In MD

    FocusRN replied to LTSNN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    And the tide turns. I see more of this coming from other states. Even Cali will consider EC grads after "03 on a case by case basis, with extensive working

  24. Warning - excelsior students

    FocusRN replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    this is not the fault of allnurses or anyone that posts here. i know of quite a few distance learning programs, for lpn, and rn. and i am not on staff here at allnurses but i would venture to say that...

  25. Warning - excelsior students

    FocusRN replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    ca and other states officially either don't except or give extra requirements because they say that excelsior doesn't require enough clinical hours or that their clinical requirements aren't...