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1. ? about books

   anba replied to anba's topic in General Students

   Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I know it was alot of typing, and I really appreciate it. Thanks Again, anba

2. ? about books

   anba posted a topic in General Students

   What books (name, author, & edition) are you using for your nursing courses? I know that alot of program require you to buy most, if not all, of your books the first quarter/semester. Just curious! TIA

3. Excelsior

   anba replied to Coldfoot's topic in Online Learning

   You don't have to be enrolled in the college to take the pre-req or NC 1 & 2. You have to enroll however for NC3 and up. Yes, for the most part... you study, take the test, and get the credit if you pass. Some of the pre-reqs can be taken as CLE...

4. Excelsior examinations?

   anba replied to Steven McCullum's topic in General Students

   Have you considered taking the Human Growth and Development CLEP? That is what I just started studying for and it is alot cheaper thank Excelsior's exam from what I undersdtand. As for studying suggestions...this is my first also, so I don't have an...

5. ? about PDA's

   anba posted a topic in General Students

   I am looking to purchace a PDA. What does everyone here use (if you have one of course)? What do you like/dislike about it? Also, What software do you have installed and which ones do you use the most? TIA, anba

6. B.S. in bio to Master's in Midwifery???

   anba replied to yeshualova's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Have you looked into direct entry master's degree program? From what I understand, someone with a Bachelor's degree in something other than nursing can enter the program and sit for the NCLEX after a year or two and graduate with a Master's in midwif...

7. Problem with NCLEX CD-ROM....HELP!

   anba replied to emily_mom's topic in NCLEX

   Have you tried running the compatibility wizard, or manually changing the compatibility settings? You can change the compatibility settings by right clicking the program icon on the desktop or in the start-up menu (must be installed first...i think),...

8. Question about distance classes

   anba replied to sassyr's topic in Online Learning

   Not sure if excelsior accepts CNA's. They are not on the list of who they accept into the nursing program, but you may want to contact them directly to see if you qualify based on your experience. You can go to their website at http://www.excelsior.e...

9. CLEP vs. DANTES....

   anba posted a topic in Online Learning

   what is the difference? I am trying to decide how to go about getting credit for Lifespan and since I had some time, I thought I would take this cheaper route. However, I don't know much about these two, so could anyone enlighten me? Which would you ...

10. I am so excited......

    anba posted a topic in Online Learning

    I called excelsior yesterday and was told that there is no expiration on gen. ed. classes. I also found out tha Statistics is no longer a required core. Yeah!! So, (unofficially) I guess the only thing that I will have to take is Lifespan and the nur...

11. ? about Excelsior and Ohio

    anba posted a topic in Online Learning

    I read somewhere on this board that Ohio doesn't accept or are trying to do away ith accepting Excelsior Grads from taking the NCLEX. Does anyone know anything about this? I e-mailed the state board of nursing, but am still waiting for a reply. I liv...

12. ? about Excelsior

    anba posted a topic in Online Learning

    I am planning on getting my ADN through Excelsior, but was going to start studying on my own for the next couple years before I will be able to enroll. I thought that I would slowly start buying the books that I need and start studying. Does anyone f...

13. Books

    anba replied to anba's topic in Online Learning

    I have been considering taking nursing through regeants for about 3 years now, but because of financial reasons I am unable to do so right now. However, I have been wanting to get a head start on studying, so hopefully it wont take as long (especiall...

14. Books

    anba posted a topic in Online Learning

    What are your recommendations for Books for nursing (not pre-req)? There are so very many to choose from. Which ones did you like the best and why? Which ones did you use the most? Which books are, in your opinion, must haves? Thanks for any and all ...

15. ? about books

    anba posted a topic in General Students

    I am seriously considering taking the Associate degree in Nursing program through Excelsior College (a.k.a. Regeant's). However before I enroll, I thought I would begin my studies, since it is pretty much independent study anyway. The problem is tha...