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  1. Passed my last of 8 exams today + Advice on studying

    nursewithskills posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hi everyone, I have some serious eye strain from all the studying and may need stronger perscription glasses :) I took my last exam today...Health Differences. All eight completed. Onto FCCA. Matter...

  2. Nursing Medical Symbol: What is it about?

    nursewithskills posted a topic in General Nursing

    (The two snakes around the rod with the wings is misused...it's suppose to be a single snake around the rod with no wings) Either way, I would not wear this symbol because of what snakes/serpents...

  3. What's the deal with this Information Literacy course?

    nursewithskills posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Information Literacy... So the nursing advisor is telling me that everyone has to take this class because, most likely, most college courses do not cover the material in this information literacy...

  4. In need of practical steps to start studying for CPNE

    nursewithskills posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hi everyone, So I have the CPNE material to study and have NOT gotten started yet (I got it in Sept '12) I need some help. If you have started studying or have completed the CPNE, can you give me some...

  5. In need of practical steps to start studying for CPNE

    nursewithskills replied to nursewithskills's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank You! I'm in PA and will look into Tina's workshop. Had no idea there was a workshop within PA. I'll be in touch

  6. In need of practical steps to start studying for CPNE

    nursewithskills replied to nursewithskills's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks everyone, I've gotten encouraged reading each reply and will enjoy reading anymore to come. I know it's not about how I "feel" but sometimes that play a big factor in getting started. I was so...

  7. What's the deal with this Information Literacy course?

    nursewithskills replied to nursewithskills's topic in Excelsior College

    To everyone who posted above a huge THANK YOU!!!!!!!! It feels great to know there is another option and a cheaper one too! I will be contacting Penn Foster asap. Any other suggestions will be...

  8. "You look tired"

    nursewithskills replied to nickel78's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That comment irritates me as well. Another nurse told me this one day and the funny part was she looked even more tired than I, her eyes looked like she just work up, really. They don't need to know...

  9. MDS Nurse burned out and going back to the floor

    nursewithskills replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thanks for sharing. I'm a floor nurse working in LTC/Rehab center. I actually am burnt out from the floor work and dealing with difficult residents and family members. What you say you're burnt out...

  10. I quit! :(

    nursewithskills replied to Stoogesfan's topic in General Students

    When studying while in nursing school, my place was not spotless. Every minute to study was needed. I just used my days off to catch up with the mess. I gave my young son something to do while I was...

  11. Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    nursewithskills replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't have said it better myself, ha!! Thanks for putting some humor in it, made me

  12. does anyone regret this career?

    nursewithskills replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually looking for Data Entry job positions currently. It would be a huge decrease in my income, but for the sake of my sanity I'm willing to do it. Just give me a computer and some data to type...

  13. does anyone regret this career?

    nursewithskills replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    Right now I regret it because I'm not currently working with the demographic group that I went to school for which are neonate. I'm wondering after obtaining the RN license along with the experience...

  14. The New Face of Healthcare

    nursewithskills replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    why do some of the babies have the nose of a pig,

  15. To BSN or not to BSN

    nursewithskills replied to J.D.'s topic in LPN to RN

    RNs who have their BSN are "preferred" by major hospitals, if not all hospitals, because the hospitals want Magnet status. The way I understand it, magnet status = more money for hospitals. Why?...

  16. 9th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    nursewithskills replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    All I asked was, "Can I borrow your

  17. 9th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    nursewithskills replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    The education department decided to incorporate a more "hands on" approach to our stress management

  18. 9th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    nursewithskills replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    She didn't want to bother at first, but when I told her Mr. Doe was stuffed in there she went at

  19. Passed CPNE today at Northside!!!!

    nursewithskills replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    Very happy for you success, Nervous1

  20. Passed my last of 8 exams today + Advice on studying

    nursewithskills replied to nursewithskills's topic in Excelsior College

    I also want to add that excelsior exams are challenging even with all the studying because they want you to think critically and know your stuff before sitting for NCLEX-RN. I believe the nclex will...

  21. Passed my last of 8 exams today + Advice on studying

    nursewithskills replied to nursewithskills's topic in Excelsior College

    Yes and yes. Invest in that. Saunders is great study with and easy to understand. Remember use the CD where you can study topics separately not mixed like book. NCLEX made incredibly easy Question...

  22. CPNE next week !!!!

    nursewithskills replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm very happy for you! I'm praying for your

  23. Getting ready to take LS 3.. help!!

    nursewithskills replied to curiy17's topic in Excelsior College

    Look at the area that will be graded more heavily. You will find that from the downloadable documents the percentages are to the right of the subjects that the test will cover. Spend more time getting...

  24. Studying long hours

    nursewithskills replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Study as many nclex questions as possible. Study them over and over and over again. When you get to a question where even the rationales don't help, google and/or youtube the subject. I've found that...

  25. Passed my last of 8 exams today + Advice on studying

    nursewithskills replied to nursewithskills's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks everyone. I was a little hopeless in the begining, now I really can not believe I actually completed those exams. I feel more motiviated to tackle FCCA and CPNE. Changing my study habits...