k1207

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1. Excelsior BSN

   k1207 replied to k1207's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks guys, I'm going to call Tuesday and maybe get started with them. I was enrolled in their ASN program back in '09, got all the way to the CPNE but left after the first day. I had my LPN license but no experience and after the first day of the C...

2. Excelsior BSN

   k1207 posted a topic in Online Learning

   Hi all, I posted a while back about looking for rn-bsn programs. At the time I thought I was going to end up accepted to Ohio University for an Oct. start date so I was just looking for alternatives in case that didn't work out. I called OU to check ...

3. Looking for rn-bsn program for fall

   k1207 posted a topic in Online Learning

   Hi all I just finished my ADN degree in May and am looking for an rn-bsn online/distance program that I haven't missed the fall deadline for. Also I'm a bit confused about how out of state tuition works with on line programs. I've researched the prog...

4. Rescheduling CPNE

   k1207 replied to k1207's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks for the encouragement. I have decided to just go on and give it a shot, I leave in the morning. I have a couple of last minute questions, I'm starting to stress over little details lol. Q's: when I first enter the patients room do I wash my ha...

5. Rescheduling CPNE

   k1207 replied to k1207's topic in Online Learning

   Wow Thank you Lunah I'll give them a call in the morning, in the meantime guess I better hit the critical elements in the study guide again

6. Rescheduling CPNE

   k1207 posted a topic in Online Learning

   Well I'm scheduled to take the CPNE next weekend in York PA and I'm not even close to ready. I thought I was but I truly am not. I want to give myself another month or two and attend a workshop and take a few of Excelsior's online conferences. I don'...

7. Getting restless. Feel like rushing.

   k1207 replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Learning

   Give it a shot..I took my first test in Feb, second in March, third and fourth in April...got restless, and took the last 3 very close together in May..you know what? I did fine. Like the above posters said its definetly an individual thing but you n...

8. confused about cpne process

   k1207 replied to k1207's topic in Online Learning

   WOW, nevermind! they just called me, I test at York Hospital in PA Sept. 25th-27th! I was so surprised they called so quickly, and how many dates she had available. YAY, im excited, any thoughts on the York, PA site?

9. confused about cpne process

   k1207 posted a topic in Online Learning

   Ok, I applied for the CPNE on June 5th. However it took me two weeks to get a dr. appt for the health status report, and then I couldnt find my CPR card, then I thought everything was done but there was something missing on the health status report s...

10. Looking for Online Microbiology LAB (JUST THE LAB)

    k1207 replied to r3pnit's topic in Online Learning

    I would suggest checking with your local community colleges...if they approve the lecture course you took as equivalent to theirs, they shouldnt have a problem with you just enrolling in their lab. It shouldnt be any different than a student who pass...

11. Excelsior's RN to BSN?

    k1207 posted a topic in Online Learning

    I am awaiting a CPNE date and realizing its time to start looking for a BSN program. I had decided before to go on to Indiana State University for my RN to BSN but now that I am so familiar with Excelsior I'm thinking why not just do their RN to BSN....

12. Retaking an Excelsior exam

    k1207 replied to k1207's topic in Online Learning

    Thanks guys for all the replies and congrats...definetly a C can be awesome...I didnt really explain why this one bugs me. I only have 2 exams left..I have one A, two B's, and now 2 C's. I have left what I feel are the two hardest exams till last and...

13. Retaking an Excelsior exam

    k1207 posted a topic in Online Learning

    I took Across the Lifespan 2 yesterday and got a C on it...I did not study well for it at all and I would like to take it again in a week or so. Can you retake an exam you passed? and do you pay for the exam again? thanks in advance:specs:

14. doing two programs at once?

    k1207 posted a topic in Online Learning

    I applied to excelsior a few weeks ago and am waiting on evaluation right now, but I am also looking at ISU. So I had a thought I want to ask you guys about... I was thinking since I cant even start at ISU until fall '09 I could go ahead and do the e...

15. Starting Excelsior...where do I start?

    k1207 replied to k1207's topic in Online Learning

    Hey, just wanted to say thanks for the replies! I finally applied, I have printed off the study guide for Health Safety and I am excited to finally get started! :typing