adorris

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1. Validity of Pearson VUE Trick...

   adorris replied to sunshinebear336's topic in NCLEX

   I took my NCLEX-PN this morning (2/7/2013). My computer shut off at 85 questions (the minimum) I left there, opened my car and started crying because I felt lost the entire exam. I had about 20 select all that apply, about 30 mental health assessment...

2. Interested in Excelsior...

   adorris replied to adorris's topic in Excelsior

   Thank you both! I have taken online classes before at a local community college and did very well. I am nervous to spend a great amount of money and then find out that I did not succeed.

3. Interested in Excelsior...

   adorris posted a topic in Excelsior

   Hello all! I have been reading posts and I have a few questions about the LPN-RN through Excelsior. I am to the point that I want to apply, but for some reason, I am holding back due to being nervous about the school. The people who I have talked to ...

4. I did it!! Graduated from LPN program

   adorris replied to Neese80!'s topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I graduated from LPN school on December 7th! Congratulations to you! I did not believe this time would ever get here haha. We had 50 students start and only 28 of us graduated! Our program was tough too, the instructors were always teaching us as if ...

5. College Network/Excelsior Advice

   adorris replied to lilyfrog27's topic in LPN-RN

   Hello! I am graduating in December from an LPN program here in NC. I live in Raleigh. I am not sure if you were just talking about where you were from in NC, but there are multiple places in NC you can do the LPN-RN program. Wake Tech, Durham Tech ar...

6. How did you get your hospital job???

   adorris replied to stigrl's topic in Technicians

   I believe getting my job was pure luck. I did have experience, so I think that helped a lot, but they were really needing help in the ER and I basically made myself look good to them. I kinda bragged about my work ethic and passion for nursing (espec...

7. How much do you make as a tech?

   adorris replied to RCBR's topic in Technicians

   NC here...I work as a ER tech and make $15.00 I started in 2010 and was hired with $12.00. Cost of living here is low, so its not too bad :)

8. Winston Salem State University LPN-BSN

   adorris replied to adorris's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Awesome! I have a few RNs who are getting their BSN through WSSU and they have no complaints! Good luck with you!

9. New cna rant: Being a cna feels so uninspiring

   adorris replied to zara ray's topic in CNA/MA

   I used to be in your same shoes. Unlike your goals, I have always wanted to be a nurse but while waiting on actually getting into nursing school (while taking my pre-reqs) I decided to get my CNA certificate. After being a CNA in a LTCF for a week, I...

10. Winston Salem State University LPN-BSN

    adorris posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hello all, I am currently in school and graduate in December with a Practical Nursing Diploma. I was researching and found Excelsior LPN-RN program, Illinois State University LPN-BSN and Winston Salem State University LPN-BSN. I live in North Caroli...