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1. What is the CPNE like

   RTsoonRN replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in Excelsior

   FCCA, the Focused Clinical Competency Assessment, is basically a 2 part written(computer) evaluation of your clinical assessment skills with patients and a multidisciplinary setting. It is now done entirely on the computer, and per Excelsior academic...

2. Extreme Lab Values

   RTsoonRN replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

   pCO2 of 181. Pt was "a little tired"

3. Patients that made you go "How are you even alive?!"

   RTsoonRN replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not a nurse yet, almost there, i'm an RT, but we recently had a patient with a pCO2 of 181. I thought it was an error until it was confirmed by 2 machines. The patient was able to appropriately answer questions although the patient was "slightl...

4. Prep for CPNE

   RTsoonRN replied to RTsoonRN's topic in Excelsior

   Yea, i appreciate that. I'm in CT, so a little farther for me :)

5. Prep for CPNE

   RTsoonRN replied to RTsoonRN's topic in Excelsior

   I've actually been dying to see what Sherri's workshop is like, despite excelsior advising against it, and onY need to find time to get down to Atlanta.

6. Prep for CPNE

   RTsoonRN posted a topic in Excelsior

   Just ordered the CPNE skills kit. Been studying and writing my pneumonics and lab steps every day for the last 3 weeks. Still can't decide if I want/need to order the Excelsior CPNE workbook and DVD,also don't know if I should take Sherri's workshop ...

7. The college network

   RTsoonRN replied to Swayrift84's topic in Excelsior

   I live in CT too and I feel your pain. Biggest waste of money.

8. The college network

   RTsoonRN replied to Swayrift84's topic in Excelsior

   Agreed, I went with that loser organization Rue and completely regret it. Don't go with TCN or Rue you can do EVERYTHING through Excelsior. I would never recommend any of these organizations. Save your money.

9. NEED HELP! The college network a scam? Does Excelsior College work?!

   RTsoonRN replied to maggie1990's topic in Excelsior

   Sounds familiar, I used RueEd and they have nothing to do with Excelsior. They did nothing for me except schedule for their "prep" classes and I'll still be paying them for another 4 years. Listen to Excelsior when they say they have NOTHING to wit...

10. Excelsior RT to RN

    RTsoonRN replied to RRTtoRN2013's topic in Excelsior

    Have you been using the exam content guides?

11. Excelsior RT to RN

    RTsoonRN replied to RRTtoRN2013's topic in Excelsior

    I can't answer that entire question, ( academic honesty policy) but yes the practice exams are INVALUABLE!! That depends on your strengths, I found some parts easier ( pulmonary, cardiac ), some (metabolic, endocrine, etc) you may find more difficult...

12. Excelsior RT to RN

    RTsoonRN replied to RRTtoRN2013's topic in Excelsior

    DON'T use RUE!!!!! I've been an RT for 3 years and I'm doing the program now. I'm done with all the theory courses and doing the FCCA now. I unfortunately went with rue and they are a huge waste of time and a HUGE waste of money!! There is nothing ...

13. Respiratory Therapy vs. Nursing

    RTsoonRN replied to rgodfrey's topic in Career Support

    I totally agree with you.

14. Respiratory Therapy vs. Nursing

    RTsoonRN replied to rgodfrey's topic in Career Support

    I'm an RT, and currently in Nursing school. Your brother is right in a sense, RT school is easier than RN school, but it depends on how you look at it. RN school is difficult for me and I imagine others too because of the multiple body systems to l...

15. Excelsior College RT-RN program

    RTsoonRN replied to RRTtoRN2013's topic in Excelsior

    I'll PM it to you.