Setting for Success 2014

[shikster]

Hey yall! (Texas drawl) So we are in January and i just want to encourage my fellow students to set for success in 2014! I dont know about you..but my dreams of becoming an RN are so close that i can taste it! My dream is to become a Nurse Practictioner...so i really got to get things moving this year..i think its important for one to have a plan of action and stick to it...set your goals...set your study time...pay for your exams and set a date in advance....ive actually gotten a huge calendar and planner to help me to stay focused...im revved up..and i pray for your success this year..this is how you become successful with this program...lets do this guys...God Speed!

[BlessedRN18]

Former Excelsior grad current nurse practitioner. Dig in, dig deep, try hard, and then try harder. You can do it.[/quote']

Wow you did a great job ivanh, you see people are always talking that excelsior college grads have problem furthering their education. I knew it wasn't true, the school is recognized and accredited.

Thank you, you inspired me even more.

[texasasn]

hi 1mrsbs

How is your studies going on for CPNE?Where you are taking CPNE

[1mrsbs]

hi 1mrsbs

How is your studies going on for CPNE?Where you are taking CPNE

No date yet .

I am going to Atlanta this weekend for Sheri Taylor's workshop & I also bought Rob's CPNE DVD's. :shy:Waiting to get back from my workshop to get serious about studying.

[Maltruistic]

That's the right outlook!!! I need to gain some of that motivational mind thought. We can do it!!! I have LS3, FCCA and CPNE!!

[infinity85, ASN, BSN, LPN, RN, APRN, NP]

thank you for the positive wishes shikster!! I too have left my procrastinating self behind, and I have kicked in full gear this year. I want to be an NP as well!!! sending positive energy your way as well!! my prayers have gone a long way as well!!!

[ChrisRicci]

Wow you did a great job ivanh, you see people are always talking that excelsior college grads have problem furthering their education. I knew it wasn't true, the school is recognized and accredited.

Thank you, you inspired me even more.

The only posts I've ever read of 'problems furthering ..education ' were not posted by Excelsior grads!!

[ramseyshan]

ivanh3, I have recently applied to the DNP program at the University of Alabama. Do you happen to know anything about their acceptance rate?

[ivanh3]

I am not sure, but it is a great program. It is very well run. Very smooth. Good luck!

[JRRT]

Hello Pixie

I have been following your posts/advice about Excelsior for a while and I think I can rely on you for one nagging question that I still havent got a good answer to.

Well, am an RRT trying to start my RN thru excelsior. I have all the prereqs (except they want me to retake AP again). I paid the application fee, sent all my transcripts in but have not yet paid the enrollment fee. This is mainly becoz am still confused about the real cost of each Nursing course or exam (or whatever it is that I would need to pay for). I know the exam fee is about $325 but I see they have 8 week online Nursing courses/classes that cost about $425/CR (which is about $1,300.00 per course). That is where am confused. From what I read from the catalog, the online classes seem to be optional but am NOT sure. So do I have to take those online courses they offer ( i.e are they mandatory) or can I just buy my books/material for each exam, study on my own and when am ready I would just pay the exam fee and take the exam that I need to take? Otherwise, if their 8wk online classes are mandatory then it means the cost per course ($1,300.00) + cost of exam ($325) + cost of books etc would be about $2,000.00 per Nursing course - which would add up to about $16,000.00 for all the 8 Nursing classes minus the CPNE)!!!!!! That is where am stuck:brb:. Am ready and want to start ASAP.

I would appreciate your (and anyone's) clarification and advice.

Thanks.

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

That is where am confused. From what I read from the catalog, the online classes seem to be optional but am NOT sure.

EC students have two options now: online courses or the test-out exams. You can do one or the other. :) The online courses seems good for people who require more structure, or who haven't done well on the exams. You do NOT have to do both!! :)

[JRRT]

Thanks for quick response and the clarifying that for me.

Am very good with studying on my own and I think I should be good with the second option (especially with my experience). Any advice about buying books + materials?

Thanks