tnmarie

tnmarie

geriatrics, hospice, private duty

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  1. Couldn't have done it without you.

    tnmarie replied to tater.jake's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks for this post. I'm finishing up the program and am glad to hear about the progress of those who have been graduated for a while. Much continued

  2. Current CPNE date turn around 2012

    tnmarie replied to thebuffychicken's topic in Excelsior College

    Depends on which RPAC for which you applied. I got my date in 24 hours of filing my application (NPAC). I was in the September FCCA class as

  3. First test

    tnmarie replied to JustNursn's topic in Excelsior College

    My main tactic was to talk myself through the rationales of why each answer was right or wrong (in my head of course :-3). Yes, you get a print out telling you your letter grade immediately after you...

  4. New Grads, It is Possible!

    tnmarie replied to owlRN01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats! My theory is that d/t the economic downturn the notorious sock monster has taken on a second job diverting online applications to the land of missing socks. Naturally the sock monster does...

  5. essentials in nursing vs health differences life span

    tnmarie replied to curiy17's topic in Excelsior College

    There is a HUGE difference. Just look at the content guides of both and be awed at the difference

  6. I can't enroll yet!

    tnmarie replied to jlynn167's topic in Excelsior College

    I don't understand why you can't enroll. Is it for financial reasons? Because unless something has changed, you don't have to have your prereqs complete and if it is because you are at another...

  7. Are there any LPN's not going for RN?

    tnmarie replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    @heegaee I doubt Wal-Mart will hire you because they know you will leave when you get a nursing job. I was in the same situation and applied to "menial" jobs as well as nursing jobs d/t being unable...

  8. Pimp my (CPNE) lab!

    tnmarie replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    Haha, that's great about your grandson. I can't imagine being able to finish school after going through what you did. Congrats again! PS. I'm not on any hard stuff yet, but I have had to start...

  9. CPNE in Utica

    tnmarie replied to k3104's topic in Excelsior College

    @pfeef21: I asked for a Feb date and got the first weekend. I knew I wouldn't be ready before that. How's studying coming for you? I'll get to congratulate you first

  10. Pimp my (CPNE) lab!

    tnmarie replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    @BeachCathyRN: What made you decide to get your RN after 35 years of practice? You can PM me if you don't want to post your business in the forums XD. Good luck, Paula! @tokmom: I can't imagine what...

  11. CPNE in Utica

    tnmarie replied to k3104's topic in Excelsior College

    So you got the weekend before me, huh? Good luck to you as well

  12. Thank you to the nurse who made me what I am today!

    tnmarie replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    Putting an IV, and a cath in Frankenstein's monster AND making him NPO to boot...very unlucky nurse . I'm sure keeping Dracula out of his blood infusion wasn't easy either. And do I spy TGIF potato...

  13. Pimp my (CPNE) lab!

    tnmarie replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks! Any hotel and/or food recommendations? I want the hotel to be as close as possible to the hospital. Someone said the Holiday Inn was really close. I will be practicing EVERY DAY from now...

  14. CPNE in Utica

    tnmarie replied to k3104's topic in Excelsior College

    I just got my date for Utica for the 1st weekend in February 2013. I'm really glad too as I've heard nothing but good things about this site and the CEs and CAs

  15. Pimp my (CPNE) lab!

    tnmarie replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    Just got my date! First weekend of February 2013 at Faxton-St. Lukes

  16. Pimp my (CPNE) lab!

    tnmarie replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    My new work of art! I call it "The $10 IV pole" or "strange things you can do with a lamp" I had some of the materials at home and got the rest at Wal-Mart. The lamp was just under $6 and I think...

  17. New grad in hospice = doomed?

    tnmarie replied to aphillipi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I certainly wouldn't say you are doomed. Hospice is a whole other animal. I'm not saying that having med surg experience wouldn't offer some advantages, but I know it is not mandatory in order to be...

  18. Different Types Of Coworkers

    tnmarie replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very true! We all know where we fall and are usually painfully aware of our weaknesses. There is no need to be hurtful or rude about it and definitely no need to bring it up at work. That would be...

  19. Different Types Of Coworkers

    tnmarie replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The the poster complaining about labels: I think any of us who aren't self-deluded and/or self-ignorant know which label or labels we fall under in the opinion of our coworkers. I can see not being a...

  20. Gearing up to take the Excelsior CPNE. Help?

    tnmarie replied to JennyRW's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm gearing up as well. Here's some stuff I've done or am doing (or am going to do XD). 1. Get the CPNE guide printed and bound. I also bought dividers to better organize the study guide. I pulled...

  21. Info on EC, I live in Illinois

    tnmarie replied to ER Jerry's topic in Excelsior College

    Have you tried contacting Ec with your questions? Your situation is pretty specific so that would probably be your best bet. Good luck! Ec is a great

  22. Pimp my (CPNE) lab!

    tnmarie replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    That is such a great idea. You are very creative :-D I just submitted my application to NPAC with all of the completed documents. I'm crossing my fingers for

  23. Excelsior Pass Rates!!!

    tnmarie replied to j1l4d's topic in Excelsior College

    The current pass rate for the CPNE is 61% (Exam Details for CPNE - excelsior.edu) However, pass rates for students taking Lynn or Sheri's workshops are 97% and up according to their respective...

  24. hopefully cpne soon finally !

    tnmarie replied to lacnola's topic in Excelsior College

    I just e-mailed the school and if I understand their response correctly, you have to be declared eligible to graduate for 30 days by the time your yearly tuition becomes due in order to avoid it....

  25. hopefully cpne soon finally !

    tnmarie replied to lacnola's topic in Excelsior College

    About $60 (which is actually about the same or less than the ink would have cost to print it myself, I think). I've also heard some people got theirs bound for $40 so you may want to call around for...