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  1. Not Yet a Nurse

    changeofpaceRN replied to Justin08's topic in Nursing Career

    As someone who lived in MD and went to UMD School of Nursing, I can tell you what I did (mind you, I dropped out of the nursing school- too young for the responsibility and now I'm working to get my...

  2. NC 5 troubles..

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi everyone, I failed NC 5 a few months back and have it scheduled for the 1st week in August. As I flip through the material, I realize that this is my hardest subject (instead of cardiology like I...

  3. Another interview question~ what to review?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Correctional

    Hi all, I finally got myself an interview with a jail as an LPN. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to review before th einterview? Will they be giving me senarios? Testing my emergency care...

  4. New grad looking for job....

    changeofpaceRN replied to Yendis's topic in Nursing Career

    Although I'm an LPN working on my RN, I had the same issue after graduating. Like the pp said, they want experience but no one is willing to give it! Grab a newspaper and look though it- some...

  5. NC 5 troubles..

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The hardest part to me was not the psych like others said.. instead it was the other stuff.. The questions it asked about some of the diseases were like whaaaaaaaat? I don't remember the test since it...

  6. and the survey says....

    changeofpaceRN replied to it's hot in phoenix's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I still have 1 more NC exam to take before I can apply but since no test centers are nearby, I have to fly or drive to it. I will probably take my husband and 15 mo old and drop them off with family...

  7. Help, I need your option on priorities!!!!

    changeofpaceRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would postpone the micro test. Not only because you have so much on your plate but also because you don't sound very sure of the micro material. Trust your gut! In order to make the most of your...

  8. NC 5 troubles..

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, I took the practice exams and got a 46 on the 1st try and a 52 the 2nd try. All my other exams haven't been THIS hard for me and I usually score in the upper 60's and 70's on the practice

  9. I passed reproductive health- 1 to go!

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got an A too:D! The last one I have to take is HD 2 and it is also the only one I failed. I scheduled it for Aug 1st and plan on doing a bunch of studying until then. Thanks for the encouragement...

  10. Letter from EC about the Virginia BON's recent decision ...

    changeofpaceRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I grew up in MD and lived right by VA.. Thank goodness I have no intention on ever moving back:D Like others have said, this is the only way for me to get my RN degree. I have a family, can't afford...

  11. Taking Information Literacy elsewhere?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I saw the cost for it at EC is $300 plus the cost of texts.. I wonder what the requirements are to take a similar class elsewhere like a local community college. Anyone else do this? It seems to be...

  12. Taking Information Literacy elsewhere?

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks.. I'll have to call next week because I qualify for financial aid and can use it elsewhere just not at EC

  13. I wonder how Tracy and Firemedic are doing!

    changeofpaceRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was wondering too! I hope they are doing

  14. Meet a Nurse Recruitor frm Stanford Hospital. Her thoughts regarding Excelsior.

    changeofpaceRN replied to familyguy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know as an LPN, I learned nothing in clinicals. Oh wait.. I did learn something~ I got really good at looking like a statue and nodding to play by play instructions. A few weeks of clinicals each...

  15. Bunch of questions LPN in corrections..

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Correctional

    First off, do all these correctional jobs offer a self defense course BEFORE you start working or no? How long is orientation usually? My husband is worried and it's rubbing off on me! He's scared...

  16. CPNE starts tomarrow

    changeofpaceRN replied to TraciRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck! You CAN do

  17. Good Luck Firemedic7 on the CPNE!

    changeofpaceRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck! You CAN do

  18. The CPNE is going up to $1900

    changeofpaceRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the FYI.. I had no idea!!!!!!!! I guess I have to do some math and figure out if the interest on my credit card is better than the increase per class... I need a

  19. HELP!!I have postponed NC4, AGAIN!!

    changeofpaceRN replied to formyfly's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am under the new curriculum but I did take that test content and passed. This was suppose to be MY hardest test but apparently there was another one that was harder haha. Anyway, I got 60's on my...

  20. My CPNE Journal

    changeofpaceRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you for posting this! Congrats again and I'm glad you were able to have some humor during your

  21. Day 2 done ... :)

    changeofpaceRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's great news! Keep up the good work and enjoy your time off before you go back for your last

  22. Labs are done!

    changeofpaceRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's great news! Good luck and Happy belated

  23. Nsg Diagnosis in CPNE study guide

    changeofpaceRN replied to shawnnarae's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the

  24. Still not motivated to take last 3 tests

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    before the dreaded CPNE. I know everyone says "think positive" ect.. but I don't know that I'm READY for the CPNE.. ever.. Since I failed my last test, it kind of knocked me down a level and I want...

  25. Still not motivated to take last 3 tests

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Update I paid for another exam and plan on taking it by months end. Thanks for the push I needed! Oh and I called EC and asked them why a certain course wasn't accepted for credit and they said it...