Any last minute suggestions before my first Excelsior exam?

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Hello all. It's been a while (3 years) since I posted here and about as much time since I seriously prepped for Excelsior's program but I am finally taking the plunge. I have my NC 1 exam scheduled for less than 2 weeks from now and I'm looking for any last minute suggestions.

Thanks

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Take the EC practice exams -- they're $60, but worth every penny! You get two tests for that $60, each with 100 questions. After you test you'll see the correct answers with both the correct/incorrect rationale. They're great!

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Specializes in NICU, Psych, Education.

Definitely take the practice exams. Sometimes I found that my grades on the practice tests were alarmingly low, so don't let that scare you too much. After the practice test, you'll have a better idea of where to focus for these last couple of weeks.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
Sometimes I found that my grades on the practice tests were alarmingly low, so don't let that scare you too much.

Good point ... on the practice tests in which I get 70s and 80s, I've gotten A's. :) I never did better than the 60s on the A&P practice exam, and I got a B on that one. If you're around that range, you're probably ready to test! I just did the NC7 practice exam (Form A), and got an 82. Woo! :)

So Coldfoot, don't have ... uh ... cold feet. :D Good luck!

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I ahve no advice, but I'll offer support and a cheer!

Let's go Coldfoot Let's go! :lol2::balloons:

*Clap, Clap*

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Specializes in Step-Down NICU/PICU.

LOL!...Lunahs cute.."so coldfoot...dont get cold feet!..lol"...Good luck coldfoot we're all in this together!!!....allnurses is such a great support forum..i love it!...XoXo

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

know your nursing process, dosage calculations ( po, iv) ..pee and eat before you go . pace yourself and good luck.

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Ok, I can take a hint....Thanks all.

Coldfoot (Name becasue A: I've been looking at EC for 5 years and this is my first exam, and B: Coldfoot was the town closest town when I learned about EC.)

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Good luck!! Let us know how it goes. :)

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Specializes in Peds Cardiology,Peds Neuro,Pedi ER,PICU, IV Jedi.

Best of luck, Coldfoot!!!

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Ok, 81% on my first go so I know what areas I need to study. How close are these to the actual EC tests? This will be my first....

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Specializes in Step-Down NICU/PICU.

i have read that if u score in the 70's u are MORE than ready for he exams...so go now and get that A!!!....XoXo

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