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  1. Excelsior Please help---? for Georgia grads

    dmarie (GA) replied to studytime's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I spoke with GBON today and spoke to two different reps. Both told me the same thing. You graduate from Excelsior, get your license in another state like Tennessee, and then turn around and transfer...

  2. Any Excelsior grads working in Georgia?

    dmarie (GA) replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in Georgia Nursing

    I just spoke to a rep. from GBON, and she assured me that the only thing required for an Excelsior new grad to obtain a Georgia license is to get licensed in another state and then transfer it in from...

  3. Info on Lanier Tech and NLN Test

    dmarie (GA) replied to Sweet Pea 1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey Sheri! Of course I remember you! How are you? Yes, the LPN program is challenging, but the class is much smaller, and you only have 1 teacher for the whole Quarter, which is nice because you...

  4. Info on Lanier Tech and NLN Test

    dmarie (GA) replied to Sweet Pea 1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey. Well, in 3rd quarter, you have to do Psychiatric Clinicals. Ours was held at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, Georgia. We were responsible for getting there and our hotel room. It...

  5. LPN JOBS and PAY in metro Atlanta???PLEASE HELP!

    dmarie (GA) replied to flower2007's topic in Georgia Nursing

    You shouldn't have any trouble at all finding a LTC position as an LPN in the Atlanta area or surrounding areas. As for hospitals, you need to actually show up in person, place your resume in...

  6. LTC/rehab Pay for LPN's in metro Atlanta???

    dmarie (GA) replied to flower2007's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm a newly graduated PN awaiting my NCLEX test date. A girl from a previous graduating class was offered $16.00 per hour at a nursing home in Forsyth County plus shift differential. Another girl...

  7. Info on Lanier Tech and NLN Test

    dmarie (GA) replied to Sweet Pea 1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi. I graduated from Lanier Tech's Cumming LPN program in September. I'm now awaiting an NCLEX test date which should be in a couple of weeks! There is a study guide for the NLN test. I recommend...

  8. Capping/Pinning with Excelsior?

    dmarie (GA) posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just curious, when you graduate from Excelsior, is there a graduation of some kind? Or do you receive your diploma in the mail? Thanks!

  9. Any EC students in Georgia? Does anyone know?

    dmarie (GA) replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in Online Distance Learning

    State Board Additional Requirements for Excelsior College Canada Canada Nurses: Only LPN's qualify for the Excelsior College program if they reside in Canada. Alabama Alabama State...

  10. Any EC students in Georgia? Does anyone know?

    dmarie (GA) replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in Online Distance Learning

    As I mentioned, a lady I spoke to at the GBON didn't mention any endorsing hours. She said it is done through recipricocity and you basically get licensed in another state and then transfer it to GA....

  11. Any EC students in Georgia? Does anyone know?

    dmarie (GA) replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I called GBON a few weeks ago and they said it was as simple as getting licensed in another state, and then transfering it to GA. She didn't mention anything about 500 hours in another state....

  12. Back injuries?

    dmarie (GA) posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student nurse. I look forward to my new career, but I'm worried about injuring my back. Any advice for a new nurse or nurses in general? Any nurses out there with on the job back

  13. Nervous.... LPN Program

    dmarie (GA) replied to Ish7's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You'll do great! Just study hard and believe in yourself! You can do

  14. lpn to rn bridge programs that include the prereqs in Georgia or Florida

    dmarie (GA) replied to ClarissaLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduate PN school in 12 days. I'm planning to bridge over into an RN program at North Georgia, but before I enter, I have to complete the necessary core classes. Luckily, I've already completed...

  15. lpn to rn bridge programs that include the prereqs in Georgia or Florida

    dmarie (GA) replied to ClarissaLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i'm not exactly sure what you're

  16. Evil Nursing Instructors

    dmarie (GA) posted a topic in General Students

    Am I the only one encountering this in nursing school? I'm talking about truly manipulative, power trip, control freak, angel of darkness nursing instructors who derive real joy by unnecessarily...

  17. do you make your study plan from your objectives?

    dmarie (GA) replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    Sure, study from the Objectives in your syllabus. But ultimately, it won't help you with the NCLEX style questions. You'll need a supplemental book for

  18. do you make your study plan from your objectives?

    dmarie (GA) replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    When you say Objectives, do you mean the Objectives in your textbook? At the beginning of each chapter? I use to type them out and turn them into questions --- and then answer them. I used them as...

  19. Any tips for Mother/Baby/Peds.?

    dmarie (GA) replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks! I'll try to relax and just enjoy the experience rather than stressing out over

  20. Any tips for Mother/Baby/Peds.?

    dmarie (GA) posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm entering the 4th and final quarter of the LPN program next week---Mother/Baby/Peds. I was wondering if anybody had any heads-up information to help me prepare? Are the careplans more difficult?...

  21. Need studing Help!!

    dmarie (GA) replied to josinda421's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Pay close attention to the Nursing Interventions with each chapter. Understand what the nurse has to do for each disease process or body system. For example: Don't knock yourself out memorizing...

  22. LPN's Are Lower Class People?????

    dmarie (GA) replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    The point is, we are all PEOPLE, and the title after your name whether it be "LPN" or "RN" does not determine your CLASS in society. LPN's are not lower class people. In my state of Georgia, LPN...

  23. LPN's Are Lower Class People?????

    dmarie (GA) replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    It's a shame --- people can be so unenlightened and ignorant. All workers in the health care setting contribute something important, and we all work together as a team. It makes me sad that our own...

  24. don't know if nursing is right for me!!

    dmarie (GA) replied to pongtipRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN's are not limited to doctor's offices and LTC in the Atlanta area. In fact, LPN's are hired at several hospitals in and around Atlanta. There is a misconception that LPN's can't get a job...

  25. Nursing school didn't prepare me for reality

    dmarie (GA) replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, true. Unfortunately, most of the science classes required have an "expiration" date --- 5 years in GA. Many have to retake classes. The LPN program takes 1 year. It's a shame to waste time...