Sadbulldog

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1. excelsior college

   Sadbulldog replied to Alicia721's topic in Online Learning

   They aren't associated at all with Excelsior. They offer study guides that follow along with Excelsior test formats. If you read on Excelsiors site - they say to beware of any company that claims to be associated with them. They merely provide stu...

2. FINALLY - I took NC1. . . .

   Sadbulldog replied to Sadbulldog's topic in Online Learning

   The verdict is in - I called Excelsior and talked with a person in the test administration department. She said you cannot take a calculator into any of the nursing tests. And the only test you can use a calculator with was Statistics and it was on...

3. FINALLY - I took NC1. . . .

   Sadbulldog replied to Sadbulldog's topic in Online Learning

   ?? Maybe I should call Excelsior and ask. They were quite adament that I could not take a calculator in. I was told the only test they offer at all that you can use a calculator for was Statistics. I think I'll place a call to Excelsior today to f...

4. FINALLY - I took NC1. . . .

   Sadbulldog replied to Sadbulldog's topic in Online Learning

   Nope, no built in calculator. They gave me 6 pieces of scrap paper to write it all out.

5. FINALLY - I took NC1. . . .

   Sadbulldog posted a topic in Online Learning

   and got a B! I am so happy and relieved. Now that I know the format of the tests I think I'll go through the rest quickly. At least I hope to. . . . Took me one hour to finish it. I was surprised that I couldn't take a calculator in with me. ...

6. NC1 - Too Chicken to take it

   Sadbulldog replied to Sadbulldog's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks everyone for your responses!! Hey - that sounds great! Lets both sign up for it next week and we'll both go and take it. I might try to find some extra $$ for that practice exam first. I'm just SO nervous. I know I'll be alright with the f...

7. NC1 - Too Chicken to take it

   Sadbulldog posted a topic in Online Learning

   I've been studying for this for 6 weeks and cannot get the courage up to take it. I'm low on cash now (my husband got laid off in Sept) so I can't afford to take it and fail. I am desperately seeking advice or words of wisdom? What types of info ...

8. Financial aid for Excelsior students

   Sadbulldog replied to ThirdWorldGirl's topic in Online Learning

   I'm not sure if I am much help but I do know that Excelsior has several financial aid options. All of them seem to be personal loans that need paid back - but I think you can use that money for personal expenses too. They also have alot of schlorsh...

9. Excelsior ? Re: Old Credits

   Sadbulldog posted a topic in Online Learning

   I took Micro/BioI/BioII when I got my Respiratory degree in '97 (so I took the classes in '95). They were all 4 hour classes with labs. I recently heard from someone that those courses were too old and I'd have to retake them or test out of them. A...

10. NC1 - any tips/suggestions?

    Sadbulldog posted a topic in Online Learning

    I'm getting ready to take my NC1 exam. I'm so nervous especially since this is the first exam. I think I'm most worried b/c I'm not sure what to expect. . .the type of format, etc. Anyone have any tips or advice?? Thank you in advance! :)

11. Best location to take CPNE

    Sadbulldog replied to guillermo5000's topic in Online Learning

    From what I've heard - the pass rate in Wisconsin is the highest. I live in Ohio and plan to go up there for my CPNE. I'll take whatever help I can get (even if it is fault logic)

12. Doin' the happy dance!

    Sadbulldog replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Learning

    Congratulations!!!!!

13. Hello & Question

    Sadbulldog posted a topic in Online Learning

    Hello everyone! :) I currently live in Ohio and have been an RRT for 7 years. I am looking to get into Regents/Excelsior to get my RN this fall. (wanted to last year but was blessed with a daughter :) ) I want to thank you all for all the informat...