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pedinurse05

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  1. not knowing what you have until it is gone....

    pedinurse05 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I just wanted to share a little tid bit with everyone regarding my situation. I graduated with my RN in early 2005 after being an LPN for several years....and then relocated to cali. I...

  2. Anyone know of a Stats class that is completely online?

    pedinurse05 replied to Lizzy6's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took Excelsior college's stats class on-line. It wasn't a test out class but an entire semester on-line with an instructor. It was difficult but doable. The class was around $800.00. I haven't had...

  3. Nurses Wanted

    pedinurse05 replied to NativeSundance's topic in Emergency

    yea, I'll be forwarding my resume...lol wait a minute I already have that

  4. Is this for me?

    pedinurse05 replied to RNsRWe's topic in Home Health

    I totally agree with this poster. I left the hospital for HH and found it more time consuming with the HH! I am now going back to the

  5. HH-have you ever been attacked?

    pedinurse05 replied to texas_lvn's topic in Home Health

    I was taking care of a teenage patient who was MRCP on a bipap during the night. The single mom was away on a trip and I was alone with my patient and her other child (a 17 year old boy). Around 2-3...

  6. Will I loose my skills???

    pedinurse05 replied to NCnurse2B's topic in Home Health

    I think it depends on the type of homecare you are going to do. When I did shift work, I gained and used alot of my skills with the vents and trachs. I have recently been doing visits and found that I...

  7. Cpne

    pedinurse05 replied to morenenuf's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Atlanta, Georgia...Southern Regional was

  8. How late are people staying on Sunday at CPNE?

    pedinurse05 replied to PedsRN&momto5girls's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was done by 10 a.m. sunday because I had no repeats on anything. It all depends on what repeats you have to do. Good

  9. Not able to continue orientation, feel terrible.

    pedinurse05 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I hope my comment wasn't taken wrong--I totally agree if Mama needs short term help to get problems worked out--so be it. She should use the time wisely, then make long term goals. By all means kids...

  10. Not able to continue orientation, feel terrible.

    pedinurse05 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't want to do the job you should notify your supervisor ASAP and not waste anymore of their time or yours. As far as caring for the children you have and the one on your way...DHS is not a...

  11. Excelsior College nonLPN grads wrking in FL

    pedinurse05 replied to surgtech33606's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I wish you luck at your meeting! If the rules have changed based on another board members view, a grandfathering period should be allowed--at the very minimum. Keep us posted! I have the hope that...

  12. HELP! advice please

    pedinurse05 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have recently started doing some agency work because my daughter has recently been diagnosed with a chronic condition...this way I can do a few shifts a month when she is well and my husband is...

  13. Excelsior and Guided Learning Packages ...

    pedinurse05 replied to jasmine7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I never bought any books from the EC bookstore...buy them cheaper on half.com! Download the free course content guide and use a text that you could look up the content in....much cheaper! I bought...

  14. EC and non LPN licensure in Florida

    pedinurse05 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Although I was aware since 2002 that FLBON stated on it's website nonlpn's couldn't get licensure....i see that some students who were paramedics did get licensure in Florida after completing...

  15. Excelsior College nonLPN grads wrking in FL

    pedinurse05 replied to surgtech33606's topic in Online Distance Learning

    YES this was on their website in 2002...the very same Q and A...and you can still find it there today under frequently asked questions and answers. When I decided to do the program back in 2002 I...

  16. Excelsior College nonLPN grads wrking in FL

    pedinurse05 replied to surgtech33606's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i wish you luck too! i graduated from the program and took boards in florida in 2005...but i was an lpn. when i started the program in 2002 my husband and i checked into this prior to me starting....

  17. Where Is The Worst place to work in Florida?

    pedinurse05 replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Florida Nursing

    I must agree the Orlando regional healthcare system (includes Arnold Palmer, ORMC, SSEM, and others) is scary. I had 5 stepdown patients many times! I felt scared every time I worked! I wish they...

  18. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    pedinurse05 replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Graduated EC 3/2005 and have been working in a level 1 peds ICU at a large hospital since. I was an LPN for 10 years prior doing mainly peds homecare. I am currently working on my BSN through...

  19. Need your input on how to pass the CPNE

    pedinurse05 replied to nberry255's topic in Online Distance Learning

    simple--study the guide and practice! Try to control your nerves...that's the "secret". It is a very BASIC exam. There were no special tricks to pass this test. Studying and being prepared is...

  20. Other than California and Maryland

    pedinurse05 replied to KenH's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The big problem with the Excelsior letter that you posted is that the California nursing schools are already backed up and can't take on any other students! The board said that EC would have to have...

  21. Other than California and Maryland

    pedinurse05 replied to KenH's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Be careful because California DOES NOT allow licensure to EC grads unless you met the 2003 deadline date. This was verified to me both via the state boards office at Excelsior and the board of...

  22. Other than California and Maryland

    pedinurse05 replied to KenH's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There is partial truth to Florida and Excelsior. They will not allow you to sit for boards as a medic but will allow endorsement. I have only heard of 2 states that outright don't accept...

  23. Another California question. Please Bear with me!

    pedinurse05 replied to ManNurse39's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You are correct! This is what the board told me. Anything above and beyond your initial credentials that allowed you to sit for boards doesn't really matter if you obtained your initial licensure as...

  24. Other than California and Maryland

    pedinurse05 replied to KenH's topic in Online Distance Learning

    you must be very careful when considering the EC route now. Several states have provisions in place such as Colorado, Arizona, Washington, and others. Maryland and California will not accept the...

  25. Another California question. Please Bear with me!

    pedinurse05 replied to ManNurse39's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is true I have called and asked this question. When you apply for endorsement they ask for your transcripts and regardless of where your BSN is from they look at what initially made you eligible to...