meme048

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1. How much time to study for exams 1-8

   meme048 replied to RN-DC's topic in Online Learning

   Well I was working full time, but I don't have small children. I'd spend 2-3 hours a night studying, I didn't have any distractions. Although my husband kept asking me when he was getting his wife back and my dust bunnies evolved and started to speak...

2. How much time to study for exams 1-8

   meme048 replied to RN-DC's topic in Online Learning

   I took Health Safety in Jan 2009 and got a C. The rest of my exams I got A's and B's. I finshed the exams the end of July 2009. FCCA mid Aug. I got my date for testing in Utica the beginning of Sept. and tested Dec 4th 2009. Graduated in feb. 2010. I...

3. Question for Excelsior RN Grads

   meme048 replied to WldChrry's topic in Online Learning

   Well first off since this is your last try, I would not take the Cpne until you know your critical elements like you can say your own address. I went to Tina's workshop in Pa. She really helped me to get my charting and care plans down so when I was ...

4. Excelsior website error?

   meme048 replied to BerryHappy's topic in Online Learning

   You could call the school, they will mail the content guide to you.

5. CPNE in Utica

   meme048 replied to k3104's topic in Excelsior

   Yes, You need to pass 2 adults and 1 ped. You can get a second chance with 1 adult and 1 ped. So it is possible to get 5 pts. and still pass.

6. CPNE in Utica

   meme048 replied to k3104's topic in Excelsior

   I stayed at the Holiday Inn. It was nice, and close to the Hospital. It is a smaller Hospital and the staff were friendly. There was 6 of us testing only one got a peds pt. and we all passed. It was a great place to test.

7. A couple of CPNE questions

   meme048 replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Learning

   Your instructor will keep a measuring cup in her pocket. Just measure what is left in the cup and subtract from the starting amount. The instructor will have the measuring vessel in the bathroom for output. You must offer fluids during your pcs its a...

8. Unofficial review for EC

   meme048 replied to dkhrbh's topic in Online Learning

   You should be able to log on to your myec page, on the left hand side there should be a link to your unofficial evaluation.

9. My pcs runthrough

   meme048 replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Learning

   In your 2nd nursing Diagnosis you have 2 assessments for interventions. You can only have one assessment for your nursing diagnosis and then you need to do something. just change your verbs. Assess skin color, and palpate popliteal pulses. For your...

10. I took the Excelsior CPNE Workshop

    meme048 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Learning

    I'll attach the form for you to print out, so you can order them. CPNE_Flashcards_and_Videotape_Order_Form.pdf

11. vermount board--retake-NCLEX

    meme048 replied to vic5's topic in NCLEX

    Did you pay pearson vue the $200.00 to take the test. I'm not sure if it's different in Vermont but we need to send Application to Pa board along with noterized letter from Dean of school sent directly to Pa. board. After they process your applicatio...

12. having a hard time with SATA...please HELP

    meme048 replied to aqua1106's topic in NCLEX

    I had the same problem. Every Sata question I practiced I got wrong. I took the NCLEX yesterday had about 20 Sata questions I figured I'm not going to pass. The exam stopped at 75 questions and I tried the PVT and according to that I passed. I find o...

13. New NCLEX format?

    meme048 replied to Ivanabanonymous's topic in NCLEX

    Here's a site that explains the new standard. From what i understand, you have to answer the harder questions right to pass. They go by logits and it can be rather confusing to understand. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20091216/New-passing-standar...

14. TCN & RUE graduates

    meme048 replied to ndragonfly's topic in Online Learning

    I guess it all depends on your financial situation. For me I wanted to get done as fast as I could, but didn't have money up front to pay for textbooks and the tests. I had all my prereq's done years ago. So It was just the nursing classes I needed. ...

15. i am requesting everyones advice again

    meme048 replied to nursingforever35's topic in Online Learning

    Well whenever I took the practice exams, I always got in the 60's, except for Lifespan 2 was in the 50's (got an A on the test). I got A's and B's on all my tests. I took the practice exams 2 days before my test and then would just study the practice...