TammyJo

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  1. *HELP*Confusion with Interview??

    TammyJo replied to AtlantaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I recently interviewed for a job and the rate of pay never came up. I wanted to know what it was, but didn't know if it was appropriate to ask or not. When they called me a few days later they told...

  2. Do you ever wish people didn't know you were a nurse?

    TammyJo replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorta in the middle. I don't announce to the world that I'm a nurse, but I don't hide the fact either. However, I do like to leave my white hat and cape at the door when I leave work. I do not...

  3. I got the job!!!

    TammyJo posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am sooo excited!!! I graduated from EC in the beginning of Aug. I passed the boards on 8/25. I had been working at a LTC facility forever and after passing boards didn't really go looking for...

  4. Do I still need to buy text books after purchasing College Network Study Guide?

    TammyJo replied to heraldie's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I only used TCN study guides. I thought their content was thorough. The only exception was for A&P, for that test I dug out my book from LPN

  5. CPNE issues and support from Excelsior College

    TammyJo replied to tresjeni's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed the CPNE in July in Columbus. Stress management is definately the biggest problem and it needs to be controlled. I feel that if you look, act and speak professionally with the patients you...

  6. What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    TammyJo replied to ccyrrus's topic in General Nursing

    I started out as a NA, moved on to be a CNA, then LPN, then RN. I could not have made it this far without the CNA's. I have nothing but respect for the job they do. I could not get my job done...

  7. Thank God I'm Done!!!

    TammyJo posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey everyone, I just wanted to share my joy. I found out yesterday morning that I passed the NCLEX!! For 2 1/2 years all I have thought about was studying and studying and more studying. Now I can...

  8. The College Network?

    TammyJo replied to trustar's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I used the College network and thought their books were great. I passed everything on the first try. I wanted all the information in one book. My advice to you is to get the books from ebay. Don't...

  9. ?? about BSN

    TammyJo posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey everyone. I just passed the CPNE at the beginning of the month and now I am waiting for boards. I would like to continue on for my BSN but I am unsure how to do it. I talked with a local...

  10. ?? about BSN

    TammyJo replied to TammyJo's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the replies. I was hoping it wouldn't be as expensive to get my BSN as it was for associates. Maybe I'll wait until I get a job and see if my new employer will pay for any of it. Is this...

  11. When do you graduate?

    TammyJo replied to opalmRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Why does it take so long after finishing the CPNE to get a graduation date? Do you have to wait until after your graduation date to take the

  12. Which Distance learning program to go with for LPN to RN

    TammyJo replied to wannabeeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I signed with the College Network before i researched everything completely. You do not have to sign on with a publishing company to go thru the EC program. You can definately get the books you need...

  13. 3 down 6 to go

    TammyJo replied to bellcollector's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Great Job!!! I just passed NC2 last week. Haven't really started studying for NC3 yet. Are you already enrolled in excelsior? I was told it would take them up to a month to get everything done,...

  14. Passed NC2!!

    TammyJo posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just wanted to share with everyone that I passed NC2 today!! I was so excited when the score popped up and it was a B. There was alot about nutrition on the exam and I have always hated nutrition....

  15. EC English Comp

    TammyJo replied to dvapwr's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The English Comp test is hand written. They give you a 3 booklets to write in for each of the 3 Essay questions. You were required to use a pen which was difficult. If you are a fairly good writer,...