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  1. Excelsior restrictions

    pedinurse05 replied to deannicholas's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You are right...if you did not enroll in EC by December 03, then you can't get licensed in California. If you obtained your ADN from somewhere besides EC then you will be fine with a BSN from EC. If...

  2. advice for concern please!

    pedinurse05 replied to texgalrn's topic in General Nursing

    No one is below anyone else. The richest person in the world can have their earthly goods lost in seconds (as God has pointed out to us through hurricanes, fires, and other natural disasters). We are...

  3. No distinction of image for R.N.s Problem?

    pedinurse05 replied to farcluun's topic in General Nursing

    Great post! MA's should be proud of their accomplishment and identify themselves appropriately. We all work for our certification/degrees and we should be proud no matter what our title is!

  4. Team Nursing...yay or nay

    pedinurse05 replied to MokeRN's topic in General Nursing

    My friend works in a hospital that does team nursing and says it is hard to have 10 patients...even with the LVN. The RN is still ultimately responsible for that team. The RN also has to do certain...

  5. KC student needing advice on moving to california for first year of nursing

    pedinurse05 replied to KCstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just graduated in March and moved to California from Florida last month. Almost every hospital I applied at offered me a job. I took a position at a large pediatric hospital. My advice is, after...

  6. excelsior cpne

    pedinurse05 replied to hsieh's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you prepare well you will most likely do well. I passed first time with no repeats on either labs or PCS's. I found the experience positive. Yes, you can do

  7. Excelsior College nursing program?

    pedinurse05 replied to USAF0625's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated in March from the program. I liked the program because it allowed me to tend to family and work while getting my degree. I felt that I received an equal education to that of a traditional...

  8. Pre reqs what is needed?

    pedinurse05 replied to emmybear2005's topic in Online Distance Learning

    These are the pre-reqs that I did for the program...A&P 1&2, microbiology, developmental psycholgy, sociology, English composition, and a computer course are required. You will also need more...

  9. Pls answer this...

    pedinurse05 replied to QMMA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, LPN/LVN's can teach in class settings. I have seen want adds in the paper for LPN/LVN instructors for medical assisting, nurse aide, and LPN/LVN . The requirements were LPN/LVN certification...

  10. CPNE in Columbus Nov 4-6...this really bites!

    pedinurse05 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    How did your clinical go in Ohio? Hope all went smoothly, especially after waiting...then being cancelled, and wating more! I think the college should have reimbursed your time/travel for your...

  11. criminal record preclude nursing employment?

    pedinurse05 replied to sworksrider's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I have never had any dui's, but do hold a Co RN license. I live in CA and recently was hired for a pediatric position at a large university children's hospital. The hospital ran an extensive...

  12. When should I look for a job?

    pedinurse05 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Start looking now! You can work in several states as a GN until you take your boards. I started calling places and going to nursing career events as soon as I passed the CPNE. I worked as a GN for...

  13. Question about Trachs

    pedinurse05 replied to mpbc25's topic in General Nursing

    In homecare we always reused them. They are very expensive and medicaid only gives the patient one a month. If the patient is plugging a lot, you need more than one change! We followed the...

  14. LPN/RN scope of practice question

    pedinurse05 replied to retour_divin's topic in General Nursing

    Different states have different nurse practice acts. Several states require an RN to do initital assessments, blood transfusions, IVP meds, and central lines. Some states allow LPN's to do more after...

  15. has anyone ever.....?

    pedinurse05 replied to sunkissed_dez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders comprehensive review is great! I passed first time with 75 questions by basically just reviewing and doing questions in the saunders review book. I also read the rationales. I recommend...

  16. My husband works for me- is this ever going to work?

    pedinurse05 replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen where one married couple works at the same place but either different shifts or floors....being his supervisor is a little strange. I guess if the facility allows it and the care provided...

  17. Ethical problem

    pedinurse05 replied to NancyB,LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Having been a pediatric homecare nurse for several years, I somewhat can understand your delima. First and foremost you must maintain a high level of nuetrality and professional integrity. If a family...

  18. excelsior cpne

    pedinurse05 replied to hsieh's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Great idea! I passed first try with no repeats, but didn't know anyone else I tested with until after the CPNE. I think what helped me pass first try also was reading stories of others on...

  19. excelsior cpne

    pedinurse05 replied to hsieh's topic in Online Distance Learning

    A few tips of mine are... --Leave the day before so you have time to get settled and find the test hospital site. --Eat well.... I tried to eat lowfat foods like sandwiches, soup, fruit, etc. --Take...

  20. Bsn & Nclex-rn?

    pedinurse05 replied to GoofieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the NCLEX RN is taken by both ADN or BSN program graduates. The only other NCLEX is the LPN/LVN exam. Hope this helps :)

  21. Are LPN's/LVN's real nurses?

    pedinurse05 replied to Faeriewand's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    difference = more time in college taking generals and nursing courses. yes, i think i should be paid more for that time i spent in college. i was an lpn for several years and went back so i could...

  22. Looking for a college where I can just take Nursing Concepts 1 similar to EC

    pedinurse05 replied to familyguy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior college offers an on-line conferences for their nursing concepts courses. I advice you take the one for NC 1. I only took their on-line care planning course and found it to be money well...

  23. Anyone sick of being told...

    pedinurse05 replied to Sandi0302's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most state boards do consider the RN the professional nurse. Regardless of the fact, both LPN's and RN's are NURSES. Your license says

  24. Roll Call for Excelsior Grads - stand up and be counted

    pedinurse05 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You can obtain a license in California if you enrolled in the EC program prior to December 7, 2003. I enrolled prior to this date and had no problems obtaining a license here. Visit the California...

  25. Roll Call for Excelsior Grads - stand up and be counted

    pedinurse05 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated March 2005 from EC. I was an LPN for 10 years prior. My advice is to stay motivated and alert to all the changes/possible changes different boards of nursing may make that could place...