This is not really an informative thread I guess, but here it goes. I have been a member her for quite a few years, I think my profile says 2004, but it was before that b/c I was a member here before that but I forgot my old username. And, eventhough I have quite a few issues with it AN, is wat led me to my current path, at Excelsior. Before AN I don't think I had ever even heard of EC.
Anyway, to my point, in all of the time I spent here I've seen a lot of distance students come and go. Some,some stayed at EC but just faded away from ere, some just graduated and left the DL board (CONGRATS to all of them btw), some graduated and left AN completely, and some dropped out and choose a different path and left AN. This also goes for the other DL programs, like Deaconess.
Now, I spend a lot of time just coming to the board and looking. Most of the time I don't have the time to post, sometimes I just like to observe. But, I've noticed that I just don't see the types of posts tat I used to. Or maybe it's just me.
Okay, now really on to my point. I know that this at times can make students feel alone (I know I do). I mean I don't anyone to study with, but just "knowing" who your classmates are is nice. Now there is always EPN for EC students, but I personally don't care for it much (too much to deal with with pop ups and all), and therefore, don't go on it unless I'm am looking for a specific answer (which I usually don't find).
So this thread is just for us all to chime in, so everyone knows they are not alone in our own element of AN so to speak.
I encourage everyone of us to chime in and keep everyone aware of your progress every now and then.
Look on E-bay and find Lisa Arrends NC 1-7 notes. Very helpful and straight to the point. I used her notes and the study guide. Passed all NC test first time around and I am scheduled for CPNE in May. I had horrible test anxiety in traditional nursing school (failed the third semester of ADN program). Thought I was just stupid. Found Excelsior and I am almost done. Make a daily study schedule and stick to a routine. This is a very do-able program, don't get discouraged. Good luck Hope this helps. You may want to ask ask around this site about the College Network Program, I have heard mixed reviews.
Specializes in Med/Surg, Dialysis, LTAC, Hospice, SCI.
i dont know what so i am currently enrolled with excellsior using college network study material i just failed my test i need encouragement!
Sorry you failed your test, but don't give up. Like some others have mentioned, also check out study group 101 on ebay, I find them to be very complete and well organized. In fact these notes just helped me to pass NC 6 with an A, along with Lisa Arend's notes.
Hi everyone, just wanted to drop a line and let u all know I passed transitions with a B. I took the exam earlier today, and could not believe my eyes when my grade popped up. I'm sorry I haven't been on the boards lately, I really have been trying to get into this studying mode. I take Chronicity on the 27th. I'll try and pop in on the weekend. Thanks for all your support.
Hi everyone, just wanted to drop a line and let u all know I passed transitions with a B. I took the exam earlier today, and could not believe my eyes when my grade popped up. I'm sorry I haven't been on the boards lately, I really have been trying to get into this studying mode. I take Chronicity on the 27th. I'll try and pop in on the weekend. Thanks for all your support.
Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.
i wonder is there a specisl section for excelsior students
ebten- you'll find tons of Excelsior threads here in the Distance Learning forum. If you search through them, you're likely to find answers to many of your questions. Good luck to you!
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i am not really familiar with this site , this is my first time using it thanks so much for your advise. im going to look for those notes