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  1. The truth about the transition form OR Tech to OR Nurse

    sunnyjohn replied to protechterri's topic in Operating Room

    Sometimes irony comes us and bites us in the tookus! LOL! Anyhoo, I wish you well on your journey. You can ask me any question you like. Don't forget to do that search for the CSTs on this forum. I am...

  2. The truth about the transition form OR Tech to OR Nurse

    sunnyjohn replied to protechterri's topic in Operating Room

    I'd pick the Vo Tech

  3. The truth about the transition form OR Tech to OR Nurse

    sunnyjohn replied to protechterri's topic in Operating Room

    One more thing, I don't know where you are, but if you are willing to move, Eastern Virginia Medical College in Norfolk has a FANTASTIC surgical ASSISTING program. It has gotten good buzz and reviews....

  4. The truth about the transition form OR Tech to OR Nurse

    sunnyjohn replied to protechterri's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, there is still a demand. You may find out you "top out" on CST salaries after about 5 years, but if you are smart, you can find millions of career paths to use that CST to advance yourself. My...

  5. El Centro students Spring '06

    sunnyjohn replied to AllyRN82's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi guys! I haven't posted here in ages. How is

  6. The truth about the transition form OR Tech to OR Nurse

    sunnyjohn replied to protechterri's topic in Operating Room

    Again, as MUCH as I love my career as a CST, If you really think your goals is to become an RN, you should go STRAIGHT to RN school. My school had a perioperative program for nurses. Had I know about...

  7. The truth about the transition form OR Tech to OR Nurse

    sunnyjohn replied to protechterri's topic in Operating Room

    1.what are some of the things you enjoy most about your job? i love scrubbing. i've learned so much about human anatomy standing at that operating table. being a scrub is like being in an anatomy lab...

  8. The truth about the transition form OR Tech to OR Nurse

    sunnyjohn replied to protechterri's topic in Operating Room

    I am a CST (Certified Surgical Tech). I LOVE my job. I make good money and have worked in many different countries/states/hospitals. If you want to be an RN you should really go to nursing school....

  9. Accelerated LPN/LVN program?

    sunnyjohn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have been on this trek so long. I am ready to get going. The Excelsior program looks like it might be the answer. I have a great deal of healthcare experience, but I need and LPN license or...

  10. Accelerated LPN/LVN program?

    sunnyjohn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Does anyone know of an accelerated LPN/LVN program anywhere? I'd prefer Chicago. NW Indiana or SW Michigan, but at this point I am not picky. I want to start at Excelsior. I talked to the DON at a...

  11. Accelerated LPN/LVN program?

    sunnyjohn posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Does anyone know of an accelerated LPN/LVN program anywhere? I'd prefer Chicago. NW Indiana or SW Michigan, but at this point I am not picky. I want to start at

  12. Again...lol

    sunnyjohn replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It depends on how many transfer credit the private LPN program I am interested in will take and how much money I can scare up quickly. 5-7 months It's either LVN--->ADN excelsior now or an...

  13. Again...lol

    sunnyjohn replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Online Distance Learning

    boo!!!!!! i don't have my lpn so i can't "enroll" yet! i have printed the guides for nc1 and nc 2 and have started

  14. AS vs BS

    sunnyjohn replied to Boilermom's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Have you considered and accelerated BSN or direct-entry, generic first-level MN/MSN? With your present degree you could possibly gain entry to an accelerated BSN (Or a direct -entry, generic, first...

  15. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    sunnyjohn replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    This is a great

  16. Getting a nursing degree and a Tan at the same time!

    sunnyjohn replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    Then your good and screwed! Maybe they teach, "Dealing with Nurse Management 101" and "How NOT to get 12 patients on a Med-Surg assignment" at this

  17. Getting a nursing degree and a Tan at the same time!

    sunnyjohn replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    IUON came on the radar here on allnurses early last year. Since then, I've heard good things about it from outside sources. They recently signed new affililiation agreements with Miami Dade Community...

  18. Any last minute suggestions before my first Excelsior exam?

    sunnyjohn replied to Coldfoot's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I ahve no advice, but I'll offer support and a cheer! Let's go Coldfoot Let's go! :balloons: *Clap,

  19. Injured Football Player

    sunnyjohn replied to sanctuary's topic in General Nursing

    I saw it and was very saddened by the news. Sanctuary, I'm with you. After prayer and surgery, he would have been on to China for stem cell

  20. Online Nursing Schools-College Network

    sunnyjohn replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Very true Commuter, Very true. Agoosby, you can find most of the study material for the Excelsior program on e-bay for a fraction of TCN's cost. If you factor in what you will make over your...

  21. court ruling affects all RN'S

    sunnyjohn replied to rnpatrick's topic in Agency Nurses

    Amen sister! Group One is being used as an evil tool instead of a way to protect patients. They use it to blacklist nurses, techs and healthcare workers in Dallas/Fort Worth!! I had to sue these...

  22. Please help, don't know what to do about school

    sunnyjohn replied to jupyter_flew's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Your school does sound disorganized and you Program Director unprofessional. HOWEVER- stick it out. Every nurse on this board can tell you stories about the drama that unfolded during their time in...

  23. Anybody attend Everest Institute (formerly Olympia) for PN?

    sunnyjohn replied to Over50NewCareer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well if you go for the PN, you could finish up your RN online at Excelsior college while you work and maximize your financial return! Talk to a few Everest students. Hang out outside the building and...

  24. Anybody attend Everest Institute (formerly Olympia) for PN?

    sunnyjohn replied to Over50NewCareer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Even at 50 you might not be the oldest person in your class. "Silly 50 year old lady?" NONSENSE! GO FOR IT. What Everest Campus are you

  25. Excelsior? Which guides/books on e-bay?

    sunnyjohn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know we don't HAVE to buy any extra stuff to study for the NC1-7 exmas. Still I've heard great things about a few of teh study programs that people sell on e-bay. Which ones are the best? Who is...