cfcgogo

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1. What is a "passing grade" for your nursing program?

   cfcgogo replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in General Students

   If anyone is still reading this topic, I'd like to solicit feedback on class averages. Our requirements are similar to many of those referenced above. Minimum 78 to pass the class and minimum of 78 on test grades (which ultimately = 90% of the clas...

2. If you went to WGU and then on to NP school, where?

   cfcgogo replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Western Governors

   SSSLE: good for you for knowing what you want and going after it.... and for your dedication to a long course of training. As far as I know, Excelsior has the most "remote"/online program for nursing but you have to have a LPN or a Paramedic cert t...

3. If you went to WGU and then on to NP school, where?

   cfcgogo replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Western Governors

   I have considered WGU's program but have not gone there. I'd like to point out that WGU's standards are such that students must have, at a minimum, a 3.0 equivalent to complete each class, not that every student, in every class has done no better th...

4. NVCC Virginia. question

   cfcgogo replied to AGN's topic in School Programs

   I am in the program now. Your GPA is 4.0 out of 4.0? You will not have a problem getting in with a 4.0 GPA. I don't know what their preferred TEAS score is. You are probably ok with what you have. Maybe brush up on the English stuff a little if ...

5. ADN online?

   cfcgogo replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Online Learning

   Have you checked out the Excelsior.edu ADN program? Be sure and look carefully at any "footnotes" for your state. Some states require additional experience or training in addition to completion of the Excelsior degree + passage of the NCLEX. But i...

6. Took my WGU BSN to Nurse Practitioner School - Ask me anything!

   cfcgogo replied to coopsy's topic in Western Governors

   WGU is one program (among many) that I might consider for a BSN. I have researched a lot of programs. I am encouraged to hear that people have gotten into NP programs with WGU degrees. I understand their grade reporting methodology and have even g...

7. Excelsior ASN (LPN to RN) students in NoVa?

   cfcgogo replied to cfcgogo's topic in Excelsior

   It was my understanding that you did the 250 (or 400) "provisional" status hours after you passed the NCLEX. No? Maybe it can be either before or after. I will have to circle back with Excelsior for clarification. Thx.

8. Lactation specialty and MSN degrees

   cfcgogo replied to bnlgoodrichRN's topic in CNS

   I am struggling with the same issue! Union Institute & University offers a M.A. in Health & Wellness with a specialization in Lactation Consulting. But where I work acute care facilities do not recognize this degree. They only recognize MS...

9. Excelsior ASN (LPN to RN) students in NoVa?

   cfcgogo posted a topic in Excelsior

   I am starting the Excelsior ASN (I am an LPN getting RN) program. Wanted to see if there are any others out there in the Northern Virginia/DC area. Thought I might see if there is interest in forming a virtual study/support group. Reply or PM me. ...

10. Cheapest NLNAC RN to BSN online program?

    cfcgogo replied to paddler's topic in Online Learning

    Though a bit dated now, this is excellent info. Thank you to the researchers and contributors, especially paddler. I am saving it to reference when I get to "phase III" of my nursing education.

11. Allegany College of Maryland LVN to RN online program??

    cfcgogo replied to smrslr's topic in School Programs

    This is an accredited bricks and mortar college and the program is accepted by the B of N in Maryland, so I have no reservations about it being a "legitimate" program; however, that does not mean it is suitable for everyone. (Me in particular!) As ...

12. Taking pre-requisite classes vs CLEP test

    cfcgogo replied to Copperismydog's topic in Online Learning

    This string is old but just want to add my 2 cents: I am very pro-CLEP. Here is my story: Several years ago, I was working on a liberal arts degree and transferred from one university to another because the first (a well-regarded land-grant univer...

13. Excelsior LPN to RN

    cfcgogo replied to Helper-T's topic in Excelsior

    I would like to know if anyone has successfully used any free Google library (or other free or inexpensive online library) textbooks to study for Excelsior nursing exams. This would be besides your traditional bricks and mortar library, obviously. ...

14. I am wondering if anyone has done a L.P.N. to R.N program online?

    cfcgogo replied to Conz6305's topic in Online Learning

    As of July 2013, Excelsior graduates ARE eligible to practice in Maryland with 1000 of post-licensure clinical experience. According to Excelsior, some states have additional requirements for Excelsior graduates (usually in the form of post-picensur...

15. LPN to RN Distance Learning in Virginia

    cfcgogo replied to hokiegunns's topic in Online Learning

    Virginia WILL accept an Excelsior credential IF you have 960 hours of practice time in another jurisdiction. You can gain those hours through a federal job or if you happen to be close to DC, this may be a viable option. While a bit discouraging, I...