Nurse1956

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1. I am finally done! NCLEX-RN time...

   Nurse1956 replied to BBFRN's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks for the support...I brought out some of my nursing books today...what should I start with? What would you recommend to start with first..to start studying for the CPNE??? The lab part or the PCS????

2. I am finally done! NCLEX-RN time...

   Nurse1956 replied to BBFRN's topic in Online Learning

   I am so happy that your 13 year old is ok.....I have been looking at all your posts...I am soooo impressed!!!! I finished all my NC tests and pre req's in March. I am just stressing out about the CPNE. I am so proud of you that you are all done. I ju...

3. Studying CPNE In WA State

   Nurse1956 replied to Nurse1956's topic in Online Learning

   Hi there, I am a LPN....but I decided to take a break from the program till maybe Fall. I am in no big hurry to do the CPNE. I currently am not working in the Nursing field.

4. Studying CPNE In WA State

   Nurse1956 posted a topic in Online Learning

   Hi there, I am all done with my NC tests and pre req's. I am so happy!!! Is there anyone in Washington state who is studying for the CPNE? It would be fun to chat or talk with you. I plan on taking my CPNE in Az. Has anyone tested there?

5. Excelsior College

   Nurse1956 replied to Nurse1956's topic in Washington

   Here is the link to the information about Excelsior graduates. http://www.leg.wa.gov/wac/index.cfm?fuseaction=Section&Section=246-840-030

6. Excelsior College

   Nurse1956 replied to Nurse1956's topic in Washington

   Hi, Washington state says you have to have 200 hours of preceptorship with a RN before you take your boards. Also, they say you have to your LPN in Washington too. This is what they mailed me in June 2003. I hope they don't change this.

7. lpn-adn

   Nurse1956 replied to pico's topic in Online Learning

   Hi, I like Excelsior...I am a LPN and this is a good route to go!! I have been very happy Excelsior.

8. NC1 - any tips/suggestions?

   Nurse1956 replied to Sadbulldog's topic in Online Learning

   Hi, It was hard.. a lot of nursing jargon in the questions. You need to know the nursing process and follow the EC content guide. You will be fine!! Good luck

9. Anyone know if there is a college offering part time classes for LPN-RN?

   Nurse1956 replied to Tutti's topic in Washington

   Hi There, I don't think there is any school that you can go part time. I am a LPN and I did all my RN pre req's at GRCC. I wanted to go to a "regular" nursing school....but each one had different pre req's. Highline, TCC and BCC. I am doing the Exce...

10. preparing to take nursing concepts 1 exam

    Nurse1956 replied to haveaniceday's topic in Online Learning

    I took NC1 in June...I thought it was hard. A lot of nursing jargon questions. I passed though...I just can't get motivated to study NC2. You will do just fine. It is basic nursing care. Good luck!

11. Excelsior College

    Nurse1956 posted a topic in Washington

    Hi All, I am enrolled in Excelsior College. It is tough!! The reason I went this route was because all my science pre req's for RN were too old. I did not want to take them all over again. I got all 4.0 in micro, A &P ect... Also, every college h...

12. What do you think about negative comments from exp nurses about nursing?

    Nurse1956 replied to agent's topic in General Students

    I am ready for a change..My company has been laying off like crazy...I am a LPN and going for my RN..Hope to be an RN by 50 years old!