rhudo

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1. transition to the registered nurse role/ excelsior!!!

   rhudo replied to AmandaNicolCooper's topic in Excelsior

   A good approach is to focus on each area in the content guide......but not too much on reimbursement. Make sure you know how nursing care should be applied in certain circumstances/different units. I'm not sure if each exam is exactly the same.

2. Passed cpne lubbock

   rhudo replied to cjwilliams's topic in Excelsior

   Congrats! Happy for you!

3. Passed transitions.....whew

   rhudo posted a topic in Excelsior

   I was so happy when I was done with the exam, I jumped up and said, "Hallelujah!" Too bad there were other students still in the testing area. The monitor was laughing, that's the funniest part. The best part of the entire situation is the B I w...

4. transition to the registered nurse role/ excelsior!!!

   rhudo replied to AmandaNicolCooper's topic in Excelsior

   Hi! I just passed this test with a B this past week. I read on other threads there's a lot of memorization needed and not much application. Just make sure you know different influences on nursing, nursing delivery options, and leadership styles. Th...

5. Transfer of Excelsior credits to BSN program

   rhudo replied to Medic625's topic in Excelsior

   Thanks for all this info!

6. PASSED my last nursing exam!!!

   rhudo replied to JENNIFER27's topic in Excelsior

   Congrats! Best wishes with the FCcA!

7. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

   rhudo replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior

   We're in West Michigan. Turnaround time is definitely a huge determining factor. I'm definitely considering all you shared. With all the different study resources out here, it's good to see Excelsior offers successful material also.

8. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

   rhudo replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior

   And, I totally agree about age. It's all individualized. Learning the "EC" way is imperative to pass this program. It was the same for every other school I've ever attended.

9. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

   rhudo replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior

   Just a ?....I'm also in MI and was thinking of the MN site. What made you choose NY?

10. My CPNE success Journal from Albany Med June 21-23 2013

    rhudo replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior

    Thanks for this! I find it helpful to hear it first hand. More importantly, Congrats! Way to work through pressure and stress. :)

11. Sabbath Observing students of Excelsior?

    rhudo replied to anrnshubby's topic in Excelsior

    I believe speaking with your advisor is the best course of action. I too observe the Sabbath, as a nurse, with scheduling exemptions and accommodations from my employer. My boss went as far as giving a time and a half incentive to anyone working ...

12. Whats wrong with working in a nursing home?

    rhudo replied to jasminewilliams's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Any job will have pros and cons. Look for Medicare ratings to decipher whether or not you even want to apply. Check quality indicators such as safety,falls, multiple meds etc. as a new grad, you can learn a ton in a SNF. Just regard your job a a ne...

13. Excelsior GPA?

    rhudo replied to jlynn167's topic in Excelsior

14. Passed health safety!

    rhudo replied to bugya90's topic in Excelsior

    Congrats! I use SG101 and the required texts. I had read on allnurses recent editions are fine. I found most of the books on amazon or eBay for DIRT cheap Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com

15. excelsior lpn to rn program

    rhudo replied to mstucker's topic in Excelsior

    I'm new to Excelsior also. I've out this off too long. I tried to use the College Network, alternative study materials, and was quite angry at myself when I discovered the easiest way to study. I bought the recommended books, pulled out the sylla...