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  1. Excelsior College Grads???

    Firemedic7 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi fellow Buckeyes:roll I am just getting a good start into the ADN program through Excelsior College and am wondering before I go any further the job outlook in Ohio for EC grads? I am looking to...

  2. CPNE...Care plan practice?

    Firemedic7 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    HI ALL- Long time no speak. I have recently finished my last Nursing Concept exam and just applied for my CPNE!!:cheers: I know NOTHING about writing nursing Dx and care plans and am going to take...

  3. Is paramedic graduating from Excelsior able to get FL license by endorsement?

    Firemedic7 replied to OnaTrek's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I too am a Medic/Ec Grad and I would like to maybe do travel nursing in the Sunshine state one day. I e-mailed the Fla BON and the lady basically said if you have a license in another state, come on...

  4. CPNE sites???

    Firemedic7 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi I am getting the ball rolling to send in my CPNE app. Can anyone give any input on testing sites with the SHORTEST wait? The EC site to contact sites to get an idea.

  5. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    Firemedic7 replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Passed CPNE in July, after FIVE patients! Passed Boards in November, (Excelsior gave us such a leg up on boards IMHO) got hired casual at our local ED. small and busy! Staying at the Fire Department,...

  6. I passed the CPNE!!!!

    Firemedic7 replied to BBFRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!! For all those who have to take it, I really thought the flashcards helped me. You can get them thru EC. Again, Great

  7. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    Firemedic7 replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I am just joining the conversation, but was curious... If a state decides that they are no longer going to accept EC grads will they usually set a date so that anyone finishing by a certain date will...

  8. I haven't forgotten you guys

    Firemedic7 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's all you this time

  9. Excelsior RN-to-BSN

    Firemedic7 replied to motenn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey Suesquatch- I kinda like science, do you happen to know off hand which online RN to BSN programs are a little heavier in

  10. Excelsior RN-to-BSN

    Firemedic7 replied to motenn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do you have to be enrolled in the college to take the exams, or is it like the ADN where you can take some exams without being a

  11. I got my second CPNE date

    Firemedic7 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You know you've got this...... Critical elements and how they apply, you already know what to

  12. Fight of my life in Racine

    Firemedic7 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey guys- Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock and 5 PCSs later I finally heard the words "congratulations"!!!! Thank you all for all of your help, without allnurses.com and the EC workshop (thanks Kim and...

  13. I wonder how Tracy and Firemedic are doing!

    Firemedic7 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's awesome being a part of this community Thanks so much for the

  14. Fight of my life in Racine

    Firemedic7 replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You too,

  15. Nursing Dx??

    Firemedic7 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    OK Guys- I promise, my questions are winding down... You have a pt. with cellulitis and skin breaks on lower extremities as well as an IV. You choose "risk for infection". can you put r/t "invasive...

  16. Nursing Dx of Anxiety?

    Firemedic7 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Guys, CPNE in 5 days!!!!! Another question. With a Dx of "Anxiety" can you comfort mgmt AOC's be used for instance, "will offer patient a back rub" or "will assist patient with washing hands and...

  17. Nursing Dx??

    Firemedic7 replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Can impaired mobility be a dx if you are going to use "will keep side rails up on bed and will keep bed in lowest position if leaving patient alone" or does impaired mobility only refer to ambulating?...

  18. Nursing Dx??

    Firemedic7 replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, that does make more

  19. Nursing Dx of Anxiety?

    Firemedic7 replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you, just to be sure.... air into cloudy first, clear second, draw out of clear first, cloudy second? Also, if I decide on impaired mobility what is a measureable outcome, if patient is...

  20. Nursing Dx of Anxiety?

    Firemedic7 replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

  21. Output?

    Firemedic7 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    OK- If you are all tired of me asking these questions let me know- When instructing your patient about using the toilet, and using the "hat" do you have them move their bowels into it as well? If so,...

  22. Output?

    Firemedic7 replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the info, my concern is that the patient has a loose stool that maybe I should have

  23. Hydration Status?

    Firemedic7 replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You guys are very

  24. Hydration Status?

    Firemedic7 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi All- 10 days until CPNE... I am not finding my answer in the study guide so I'll ask- Does every patient get hydration status checked or just those assigned enteral feeding? I wasn't sure Any help...

  25. Nsg Diagnosis in CPNE study guide

    Firemedic7 replied to shawnnarae's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ok, I have a Kardex that lists one my AOC's as "Resp. Mgmt. ISX10." Can I list ineffective airway clearance even though nothing else is listed about any airway