emtpbill ASN, RN, EMT-P

EMT since 92, Paramedic since 97, RN and PHRN 2021

Making the most of my time on planet Earth.

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    Got my date!!!

    Okay, im not in the best of moods right now. Had an issue when I was doing my IV meds. Without disclosing too much there was an issue with the MAR I was handed to do. Basically the MAR, for...
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    Got my date!!!

    Ok gang, quick update. Just finished my first PCS, And it's a pass. 6 of us started last night but only 5 of us showed up this morning. Getting a quick bite in the cafeteria. Then off to...
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    Got my date!!!

    I submitted and was approved 8/28/16. So about 6
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    Got my date!!!

    Day 1 of the CPNE is in the record books. So far so good. I'm the only guy in the group of 6 and the only medic. Apparently I am in the first group of testers to go through this hospital in...
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    Got my date!!!

    I've arrived at the hospital. A little early but I'd rather be early than late. Sitting in parking lot going over study guide. God I could use a
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    Got my date!!!

    Okay gang. It's Friday, test day. So far it's not going to well. Forgot my NANDA book at home so I had to run to Barnes an Nobles and buy a new one and also get a Drug book. The battery on my...
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    Got my date!!!

    Okay everyone. I am gonna post my weekend as it progresses for anyone interested. Its Thursday Feb 23rd. I flew into Milwaukee from Philadelphia. Flight wasn't too bad, did a couple of...
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    Got my date!!!

    So I've studied till my eyes hurt. Took a prep workshop down in atlanta 2 months ago. Got supplies from work to practice. Don't know what else to do other than try to keep the nerves in check. I...
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    Got my date!!!

    Seems like yesterday I joined Allnurses and was asking about the Information Literacy class. Boy time
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    Emergency Calls- How long do we wait?

    I don't think the OP was conveying hate of her job more than the irresponsibility of the grandmother not doing what is best in the childs interest (getting emergency care) than thinking purely of...
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    LPN to RN online

    WOW,, I am soooooo sorry to hear that. May I ask what study method you used to prepare for the
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    LPN to RN online

    As you have found the excelsior section you will find tons of useful information on the school and specifically the ADN program. Going through the ADN program through excelsior requires no...
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    Missed by this much

    So i did my daily email this morning to Excelsior asking about cancellations and of course, as usual, I get an email back by 10am EST stating there are no cancellations or openings at this time....
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    ACEN

    I highly doubt they would lose their accreditation, there is just too much money involved. Also, Excelsior's program has been name a NLN School of excellence. Since nothing has changed in...
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    ACEN

    As a Paramedic who has gone through Excelsiors ADN program, I am currently just waiting for my turn to take the CPNE. I live in Pennsylvania and the PA BON recognizes distance education and more...
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    Paramedic to RN exam options only in GA

    Since I got my email from Excelsior today telling me my anticipated CPNE date (without taking an earlier cancellation) will be sometime between July-September of this year, I may fly down and take...
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    Getting a job

    That would be my only concern, is the pay difference. While I would love to be in the hospital setting being able to get acclimated as to the in's and out's of the RN job, my bank account and life...
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    Getting a job

    Hey all, After reading different posts here on AN I see a lot of people posting that they secured jobs as RN's before they have even graduated or taking the NCLEX. Now they state that keeping the...
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    Reproductive Health Exam

    Same here, SG101 and practice exams and got a B. Just got to hammer away with the studying. There is no "formula" for passing this exam. I wish there was, would have loved to have gotten an
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    Alrighty then.....

    Just an Update......... It has been 4 solid months since my CPNE application was submitted and accepted. I have not heard anything from Excelsior in regards to getting a date from my submitted...
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    Alrighty then.....

    Just passed both FCCA's CPNE here I
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    A Medic Looking For Answers (Bridge Program)

    Hi, I started Excelsior's transition program in September of 2015. My background is a 911 Paramedic with also a part time job as critical care interfacility. Got my Medic in 1997. I...
  23. Yea, the practice exams through Excelsior. You get two of the, A and B. Usually people take A right away, figure out where they are at on the study curve, Study, then take B and see how much they...
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    Excelsior LPN to RN

    The only general Ed classes that have a time limit are Anatomy and Physiology 1&2, and I believe microbiology. All of the other one's there is no time limit. I transferred in sociology and...
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    exams or classes??

    I personally took the 8 week classes for my Gen Ed. requirements and then switched over and just tested out of the Nursing classes. The bad side of taking the nursing classes VS. testing out is that...