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  1. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    traumahawk99 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i think the horse is dead in this one. i'm an ec grad, and proud of it. it's saturday nite, and i'm gonna snuggle with my girl, who thinks i'm crazy for following this thread so long. it's a...

  2. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    traumahawk99 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    lizz, don't you think an ec rn with two years of experience.. (heck, let's say 6 months of med surge experience) would be VASTLY more qualified than you when you graduate, fresh from nursing school?...

  3. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    traumahawk99 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    the point is, why can't they set a standard for obviously qualified grads? ok.. let's assume we're talking 2 years experience. those nurses still wouldn't be licensed. why

  4. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    traumahawk99 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i'd have sued. as a practical matter, excelsior didn't have much of a chance to win, but that's not a reason to just roll over. and yes, the board does have discretion, else it would have been...

  5. is the nclex too easy?

    traumahawk99 replied to traumahawk99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    that's an eye opener eric. i based my opinion on the cpa exam, which was my educational background before getting into health

  6. "From doctors to beautiful ladies..."

    traumahawk99 replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

    if i ever need to make a mountain out of a molehill, i'm calling

  7. is the nclex too easy?

    traumahawk99 replied to traumahawk99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    well, for example, the cpa exam pass rate is 43%. i'll be taking that in a couple of months. i took it once and passed it easily, i just let it lapse. been a long time though. that said, by far...

  8. is the nclex too easy?

    traumahawk99 replied to traumahawk99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    http://www.ncsbn.org/pdfs/NCLEX_Stats_Fact_Sheet.pdf first timers =

  9. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    traumahawk99 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    lizz, why don't you tell us why an rn who has been working in another state for 2 years, with years of experience as an lpn would be less qualified than a new grad who has never worked a day?...

  10. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    traumahawk99 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    lizz, who interprets what equivilance of curriculum means? i truly doubt there is a state statute worded in a way that excludes excelsior. it's the interpretation by the bon that does it. one could...

  11. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    traumahawk99 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    why is it "the law"? it's an adminstrative rule passed by the board of nursing, which has the legal authority to make. a judge would have to uphold it, not agree with it. it's painting with a broad...

  12. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    traumahawk99 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    the difference is that you're dealing with control freaks, who'd rather sideline a good nurse than think beyond a simplistic rule. the difference is a new grad, who knows nothing compared to an...

  13. beware this clown

    traumahawk99 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    look at this. this guy claims that his review is "written by those who scored in the top 1% of the nclex". http://www.nclex-test.com/ very interesting, especially since the nclex doesn't give you a...

  14. "From doctors to beautiful ladies..."

    traumahawk99 replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

    just goes to show why males have to tiptoe around in the profession. even a well intentioned comment can be overheard by someone looking to be a victim. maybe keith did have all female nurses, and...

  15. Has anyone taken the Kaplan review course?????

    traumahawk99 replied to FutureNurse2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i definitely wouldn't spend money on kaplan. there are many good products available in the sub $50 price range. even if you bought 3 of them, you'd only be spending less than

  16. Have you ever wondered?..................

    traumahawk99 replied to AmyD_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    actually, i'm content to study for the rest of my life :). i'll just be happy when i'm taking classes for fun instead of professional reasons. i'm sitting for the cpa exam (just activating the...

  17. The very, very old and sick who are full code

    traumahawk99 replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    the question i'd have is what they're fighting for? is the 90 year old going to somehow be 15 again? as a society, can we really afford to be providing this level of care to someone with no quality...

  18. GUYS and CNA first

    traumahawk99 replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    it's a big advantage to have some cna experience. in florida, you can become a cna just by challenging the exam. there are no educational prerequisites. i'd imagine you can do that in other states...

  19. MALE Nurse, Female Police Officer, Female Dr.

    traumahawk99 replied to likemike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    i'm really not all that wild about the title of "nurse". it's too bad there's not another name for the profession. i refer to the profession as being an "RN". that way i don't have to say that...

  20. How Long Should I Wait???

    traumahawk99 replied to SDSU1205's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i'd say full speed ahead! why would it be too soon? you just keep your head down and plow

  21. Posting questions taken directly from NCLEX exam and Kaplan QBank user name and passw

    traumahawk99 replied to suzanne4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yes, i really doubt that sort of behavior would help you in a way that would be better than simply studying. i would imagine the benefit would be so incredibly slight that it wouldn't even bear...

  22. beware this clown

    traumahawk99 replied to traumahawk99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yes, it's sleazy marketing imo. don't give this guy your hard earned

  23. I Need To Talk To Someone About Excelsior

    traumahawk99 replied to Guest26407's topic in Online Distance Learning

    if ec revamped their entire program, then it wouldn't be ec anymore. getting a license from ec isn't like finding it in a crackerjack box. current requirements basically mean that those enrolling...

  24. I Need To Talk To Someone About Excelsior

    traumahawk99 replied to Guest26407's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i don't see how you'd feel shortchanged by the cpne. in my view, the deal is the deal, take it or leave it. you're not going to learn anything more in traditional clinicals that's going to make a...

  25. I Need To Talk To Someone About Excelsior

    traumahawk99 replied to Guest26407's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i think if you read comments here from excelsior grads you'll come to realize that people who put in the work to finish the program aren't having any of the problems you're concerned about. i'd...