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  1. Sabbath Observing students of Excelsior?
    There are many nursing careers out there that are Mon-Fri. Drs offices, clinics, occ-med. school. Surgical centers, Management etc. just because someone out there wants to have weekends off for...
    12:43 am
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  2. What is the physical exam requirement prior to CPNE?
    I did not have to do any blood work, I have all my shot records. No urin drug test either. Mine was just a basic physical.
    Jun 13
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  3. Sabbath Observing students of Excelsior?
    I also read that some sites may do weekdays, but never heard of anyone actually doing it. As for Sabbath observance, only you can decide if it is "OK" for you to break the Sabbath. I had to...
    Jun 13
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  4. Cpne date!!!
    Awesome. I passed in Lubbock on June 2nd. The CA was super nice (Kendra) and the CE's were very supportive. Nothing but good to say about them (would say the same even if I had not passed). Let me...
    Jun 12
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  5. Passed CPNE
    Congrats! I passed last weekend and that weight off your shoulders is just an amazing feeling.
    Jun 9
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  6. cpne care planning
    Go to robscpne.com CPNE video help with how to pass, tips tricks. areas of care 20 minute checks. If your looking for the care plan video, it is on the main page under the tab "Care Plan Class"....
    Jun 6
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  7. cpne care planning
    I know exactly how you feel, trust me. I finished my FCCA in Oct '12, got my CPNE date at the end of December for Mar 22-25. I ended up rescheduling and paying the $250 fee for it because I was not...
    Jun 5
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  8. cpne care planning
    Yup. Pretty much used Robs stuff and the CPNE study guide book. I did not attend any workshops or even use the stuff excelsior give you (the phone calls and care plan reviews). Just remember, you...
    Jun 5
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  9. Motivation needed to get through Excelsior RN program
    6 months, no way. You have a minimum of 2 months for the FCCA (if you take both at the same time) and a 2-6 month wait for the CPNE once your done with the FCCA. So your looking at 4-8 months just...
    Jun 4
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  10. cpne care planning
    I used Robs stuff and just passed this last weekend. His mnemonics are awesome and his care plan stuff and documentation was very helpful. I could not have passed without it. I did write him and...
    Jun 4
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  11. In need of practical steps to start studying for CPNE
    I am in the same boat as you. Passed the FCCA at the end of Oct, got my CPNE stuff turned in and approved Nov 14th, have my book printed out and have read like 10 pages of it. I just feel so...
    Dec 12, '12
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  12. Ouch, That hurt!
    I will not be happy if it does take that long, but not much I can do I guess. I agree on the SPAC, stupid that their background costs more (even though it is only like $40 different, in the grand...
    Nov 15, '12
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  13. Ouch, That hurt!
    Well, everything has already been approved for my CPNE! Now just waiting on a date. The are saying that it is 4-6 months to receive a test date and 7-9 months for the actual date? Does this just...
    Nov 14, '12
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  14. Ouch, That hurt!
    Yeah, that is the biggest thing I have paid at one time in quite a while. I luckily have a tuition reimbursement at work and have been taking the money they pay me for my other tests and setting it...
    Nov 14, '12
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  15. Ouch, That hurt!
    Well, I just paid for my CPNE. I am so nervous now. Just need to see when my actual test date is (I only signed up for the one in Lubbock), said I would be ready starting Jan 1 2013. Anyone...
    Nov 14, '12
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  16. hopefully cpne soon finally !
    Yea, I know, 500+ pages is a lot. I may see if my boss will let me print them at work. The message just confirms I passed them both :) Now hopefully I can test before I have to pay another...
    Oct 29, '12
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  17. hopefully cpne soon finally !
    Just got a message from Excelsior that my CPNE study guide is on it's way!
    Oct 29, '12
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees
  18. hopefully cpne soon finally !
    Monday the 29th I believe, or should I say I hope. Both my tests said I passed, but we shall see. I have most of my CPNE stuff together, just waiting for the OK to proceed. I am hoping to do it...
    Oct 28, '12
    Forum: Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees