emtpbill ASN, RN, EMT-P

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

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    Alrighty then.....

    emtpbill replied to emtpbill's topic in Excelsior College

    As soon as I find out you'll be the next to
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    Foundations in the Nursing Practice Exam

    emtpbill replied to bhllal's topic in Excelsior College

    Study Study and study some more. Seriously, its the only way you'll get it. You're taking a test that will encompass a whole semester of
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    NEWS: The College Network Class Action Lawsuit Filed

    emtpbill replied to monkeyhq's topic in Excelsior College

    Do a google search for The college network class action suit and look up the name of the attorney for the plaintiffs. I highly doubt you will ever see your money again but whats the worse that can...
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    Getting ready to apply

    emtpbill replied to kantorre's topic in Excelsior College

    As I am coming to the end of the ADN program I think I am qualified to give you a fair, unbiased opinion. I started excelsior less than a year ago, Sept. 15 to be exact. I only transferred in 6...
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    Excelsior pay by exam and course

    emtpbill replied to Datislove's topic in Excelsior College

    Yeah I think you can only judge that for yourself based on the content guides. Me, I tested out of all of the nursing exams so I cannot offer a reference based on nursing classes. I took Gen Ed...
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    Commuting an hour to work

    emtpbill replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    Tomorrow I start a new job (medic) that is 74 miles one way. Its all highway driving on the PA turnpike but I can be there in a little over an hour. The working conditions are 1000% better, trucks...
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    Doctor stole my stethoscope

    emtpbill replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My wife gave me my Littman as a gift and had a small personalized message engraved on the bell. Cannot be removed like a name tag. Thats one
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    CPNE, Excelsior

    emtpbill replied to Guest935637's topic in Excelsior College

    We are both in the same FCCA, Good
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    $15 Min Wage - Effect on RNs

    emtpbill replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    Seeing 15 dollar MW nationwide is far off, if ever. First off, the value of the dollar would probably drop. To compensate the federal government would raise interest rates. So even though the MW...
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    ACLS Certification

    emtpbill replied to Java Mama's topic in General Nursing

    I remember years ago (and this is just a convo I had with a cardiologist) while talking with a doctor about ecg and ekg he told me that the reason it's not commonly called ecg is because it sounds too...
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    What do you think? My mother is told she is a drug addict by her primary care physician

    emtpbill replied to lhome's topic in General Nursing

    I am a firm believer that a lot of the current prescription opioid addiction is a result of Big Pharma (Purdue Pharm) and their marketing techniques towards Doctors. When Oxycontin first came out they...
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    Beginning of my journey

    emtpbill replied to Seity's topic in Excelsior College

    Just looking back at your posts,you finished the FCCAs in April and 3 months later are done your CPNE. I could only be so fortunate as to get a spot so quickly. I am finished with the FCCA (...
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    Beginning of my journey

    emtpbill replied to Seity's topic in Excelsior College

    Awesome!! Great
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    ACLS Certification

    emtpbill replied to Java Mama's topic in General Nursing

    Get Dubins EKG book. Can't go
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    Oldest practicing RN

    emtpbill posted a topic in General Nursing

    That anyone can recall and, in your opinion, do you think they should have still been practicing at that age. I realize that people can still do their job even past retirement age but has anyone had...
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    Eaten Alive in the ED

    emtpbill replied to MillennialNurse's topic in Emergency

    If someone leaned over my shoulder while I was sticking a patient my next comment would have been " how bout I put a 14 gauge in your forehead
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    Excelsior ADN program

    emtpbill replied to deenabean's topic in Excelsior College

    Each nursing exam contains 130 questions. There are a mix of graded and non graded questions but you don't know which ones are ungraded so you need to do your best on every question. I thin you get 3...
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    Excelsior ADN program

    emtpbill replied to deenabean's topic in Excelsior College

    I tested out of all of the nursing exams. I am kind of an anomaly, I injured my foot a few months ago and have been out of work since the end of April. I took all 8 nursing tests, passing all 8 on...
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    Excelsior ADN program

    emtpbill replied to deenabean's topic in Excelsior College

    Are you doing all online classes or are you planning on trying out of some? The wait time right now for the CPNE is anywhere from 9-18 months. It can be shortened if you're willing to call in...
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    When will I know I'm investigated?

    emtpbill replied to The6nurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hopefully you have malpractice insurance. If it is as bad as your the vibe your giving off then losing your license may be the least of your worries. Contact your malpractice insurance and get the...
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    Paramedic to RN exam options only in GA

    emtpbill replied to Girevoymedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Ugh.....that
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    Paramedic to RN exam options only in GA

    emtpbill replied to Girevoymedic's topic in Excelsior College

    If there's anything I can do to help you study let me
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    Paramedic to RN exam options only in GA

    emtpbill replied to Girevoymedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Oh man, I'm sorry to hear that Josh. Regroup. Refocus. These exams are no joke but I know you can do it. Study away. When you feel confident see if you can get them to waive the 60 days, if thats...
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    Paramedic to RN exam options only in GA

    emtpbill replied to Girevoymedic's topic in Excelsior College

    You studying??????? You studying??????? You studying?????? I'm gonna keep harassing you to make sure you're not drinking beer and eating hot dogs!!!!!! You
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    Is it legal to work as an aid while you are an RN

    emtpbill replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't the most prudent thing to do is contact your state BON and get a decision from