sierra101504

sierra101504 specializes in MOHS surgery.

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1. LPN to RN

   sierra101504 replied to lpac8's topic in General Nursing

   i called the TN board of nursing and they said excelsior was fine. i also know several people who have done it with no problem. you should be able to sit for boards in TN. hope it doesn't change anytime soon!

2. LPN to RN

   sierra101504 replied to lpac8's topic in General Nursing

   i am going though excelsior to get my RN. i really enjoy the flexibility of it. if you go under the students tab and then distance learning you can find out about it or go to www.excelsior.edu .

3. What can anyone tell me Excelsior Nursing program?

   sierra101504 replied to Gloriameg's topic in Online Learning

   they are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). it is all self study. it is basically like taking a final in every class. there are no assignments... so your test is your only grade for that class. you do need t...

4. What can anyone tell me Excelsior Nursing program?

   sierra101504 replied to Gloriameg's topic in Online Learning

   i am currently in the excelsior program. it works great for me. you have to be very self motivated. i was doing great and got discouraged over A&P. finally took that in Nov and got a B. then went on and took micro last thurs and got an A! now I'm...

5. Studygroup 101 Practice Tests

   sierra101504 replied to SHARWELL's topic in Online Learning

   i personally don't rely on them very much. i think their material is good but the practice tests not so much. i sent them multiple corrections for one subject they actually refunded me the money. i knew the correct answer from studying their material...

6. Who has an ASN to Nurse Practioner program?

   sierra101504 replied to Dr, RN's topic in Online Learning

   Vanderbilt University...University of Alabama-Huntsville.... Southern College of Alabama

7. Excelsior students going on to get NP

   sierra101504 replied to sierra101504's topic in Post Graduate

   Just wanted to say thanks! all info is greatly appreciated!!!

8. Excelsior students going on to get NP

   sierra101504 replied to sierra101504's topic in Post Graduate

   Thanks for the replies! Yes you do still have to take the CPNE. I am really nervous about it but think I can handle it. I went though a vocational school to get my LPN so I have never been in a traditional college setting. I have already taken 3 gene...

9. Excelsior students going on to get NP

   sierra101504 posted a topic in Post Graduate

   I have a question. Has anyone who graduated from EC (even general educations requirements) gone on to get their NP? I am in the process of getting my RN now from Excelsior but having to get all general requirements also. Wondering if NP schools accep...

10. anyone taken the EC Foundations of Gerontology exam?

    sierra101504 replied to sierra101504's topic in Online Learning

    i was going to ask. does anyone have any recommendations for study material of Psychology of Adulthood and Aging with Excelsior.

11. anyone taken the EC Foundations of Gerontology exam?

    sierra101504 replied to sierra101504's topic in Online Learning

    Thanks! I uses... Later Life The Realities of Aging 6th edition by Harold Cox, Studygroup 101 notes, and www.instantcert.com

12. anyone taken the EC Foundations of Gerontology exam?

    sierra101504 replied to sierra101504's topic in Online Learning

    Thanks for all the replies. I got an A!

13. anyone taken the EC Foundations of Gerontology exam?

    sierra101504 replied to sierra101504's topic in Online Learning

    Thanks for all the input. I really appreciate it. As for what credit it counts for... I'm not sure. In the little handout from Excelsior it is under Arts and Science Electives. Again thanks for all the input. Hopefully I'll do ok.

14. anyone taken the EC Foundations of Gerontology exam?

    sierra101504 posted a topic in Online Learning

    Has anyone taken the EC Foundations of Geronotology exam? I am taking this exam on Thursday evening. I thought I was doing pretty good but now I'm not so sure. Any advice or tips will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

15. Excelsior study guides, please help

    sierra101504 replied to BOOSTISADRUG's topic in Online Learning

    i haven't used the studygroup101 notes for the nursing courses but have for others. i found them to be helpful. i have found some errors on the test (which they corrected). they do have excellent customer service and the rest of the material is great...