NotMyProblem MSN

NotMyProblem MSN ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN

Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health

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  1. Graduated and just past NCLEX!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to xoemmylouox's topic in LPN to RN

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! In all the excitement, I guess you forgot to update your

  2. Want to get my BSN or MSN

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to mwpamela's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Almost every institution requires you to repeat those sciences if they are greater than 5 years old. I had to take them back in 2010 even in my online bridge program (Excelsior College). I don't think...

  3. Excelsior

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Kelly_bean's topic in Excelsior College

    I graduated from EC twice, and was accepted into their MSN program for a third go-round. But I withdrew...needed a break from

  4. Beginning my Excelsior journey

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to the_murse_factor's topic in Excelsior College

    Congratz and good luck!! What helped me to zip through the program, among other things, was in scheduling each of my exams before I even began to study. Those self-imposed deadlines are a great...

  5. LPN Scope of Practice: First aid vs Initial assessment

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to ilovewoundcare's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Employers can say what they want; but what does your company's policy state? And is that policy in line with your state's Nurse Practice Act? Aside from above, anyone (licensed or not) can be a first...

  6. First job

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to lovingme01's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sometimes it helps for you to let your references know to be on the lookout for a strange number beginning with area code XYZ so that they'll answer the phone when a potential employer calls. This...

  7. First job

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to lovingme01's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, of course. With no precious experience, you are in a position of being molded however the DON sees fit. Aside from that, the DON is aware of the new-grad, right-way-to-do-things mindset. Barring...

  8. June 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    My hours were cut at work; so I needed to

  9. Are you happy being an LPN?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to MelissaLPN2RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was 44 when I went back for the RN...had to. I could no longer find enough hours in my area when the economy went belly-up. Otherwise, I'd still be an LPN, too. Sometimes, unforeseen forces removes...

  10. Are you happy being an LPN?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to MelissaLPN2RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    MelissaLPN2RN, you do know that you can do a great deal or ALL of your bridge to RN online, don't you? Do some research with your state's BON, and compare an online degree to your future goals....

  11. Are you happy being an LPN?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to MelissaLPN2RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Scottishtape, I just noticed your accomplishments! I was like, whoa, how did I miss that?!??!! But then I looked back and your good news was during the time that I was in deep transitioning to my new...

  12. Excelsior transition.

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Bferguson937's topic in Excelsior College

    If that was your very first EC nursing exam, then you should pass this time around since you've gone on to pass the other three. You know what to expect in how EC words the exam questions. I passed...

  13. Are you happy being an LPN?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to MelissaLPN2RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm lying here in a very nice hotel with daily meal allowances and mileage reimbursement to boot, all compliments of my non-patient new job. Had I not been forced back to school, I'd be nearly three...

  14. Is this reasonable or just over the top?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Lakeshore18's topic in General Nursing

    We had to do this a few years back. One of the patients blew a gasket after being hospitalized for a few days and hearing the same thing over and over and over....his response? "Why the h*** do you...

  15. Community Health Nursing - NUR 448

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to JDRN16's topic in Excelsior College

    Oh wow! I completed my BSN with them in 2014; those hours weren't required then. But I will tell you that while doing the project requirements in this course, I found my passion finally after 28 years...

  16. Hello!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to h3summers's topic in Excelsior College

    I was an acute care float nurse at a level I trauma center, to include ER, up until about two months ago. Now, I'm a Nurse Manager/Nurse Investigator for the state I live

  17. Hello!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to h3summers's topic in Excelsior College

    I graduated in April 2010 after completing the only option available at the time: exams only. The exams are multiple choice, some select-all-that-apply, some fill-in-the-blank, some direct-fact...

  18. Older nurses

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to poopylala's topic in General Nursing

    I took a huge pay cut to get away from the bedside 2 years ago. Personal issues shoved my *** back in it last year. Now that those issues seem to be finally resolved once and for all, I left it again...

  19. Should I switch jobs?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to newnurse085's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered all the day shift factors: child care, appointments, not getting off at 7pm as planned? If those issues are not a problem, I'd definitely accept the position if it meant more...

  20. Left ALF nursing.....for nights?!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Alflpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are one of the fortunate ones. It seems to take an act of congress to get on with the VA. Stick with it and then transfer to your desired shift/hours when you can. I read on their website that...

  21. How useful is an Associates in Health Science

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to jhodge93's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Second

  22. Looking for advice

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to myekah16's topic in Excelsior College

    I don't believe your nursing courses would transfer. Traditional clinical hours vary by state. Even if you found a program to accept your nursing credits, you may still be out of time with your job by...

  23. What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    We must have worked at the same hospital. They did this last year. This year, I hear they did the same

  24. EXCELSIOR LPN-RN?!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Natiigreeneyes's topic in Excelsior College

    I graduated and received my license in 2010. Graduated from them again and received my BSN. I was also accepted into two Masters program with them, but my flame burned out with school. For now,...

  25. Got my reschedule date

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to emtpbill's topic in Excelsior College

    Whoa!!!! Congratz!!!!!