Excelsior Anatomy & PHysiology

GeauxNursing · May 10, 2009

i'm about to start studying for this one. i d/led the studygroup101 stuff for the test, and ordered an older version of the text that Excelsior recommends for 5 dollars! i hope to take the test in the next 2 months or so, I hope that is reasonable. good luck! how long did you study?

amyjo9972 · May 11, 2009

I have been studying A&P since late November. What textbook does Excelsior recommend? I have been following their content outline and using TCN modules as well as reading what I can find online. I will probably take some of Excelsior practice exams when I have the money. I wish I could find some free practice exams - a lot of them. I would feel better taking several quizzes or practice exams before taking original.

Good Luck and stay in touch

Editorial Team / Moderator · May 11, 2009

The recommended text is listed in the content outline. It's Martini's "Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology." The book can double as a door-stopper or speed bump. LOL. Good luck!! The exam is tough, but fair if you've studied.

Pay the $65 for the EC practice exams, seriously. Those things are great. They also can help you figure out which areas need more study/focus.

GeauxNursing · May 13, 2009

since November? i figured since I am fresh out of school I would only need to study for about a month or so. I actually felt that way about a couple of the exams, is that being too confident? I mean, when I study, I really study. But I can't see myself taking longer than a month or 2 to study for some of these modules.

JulesRN10 · May 13, 2009

i am also just beginning, but i chose microbiology first. got my book (thanks ebay!!) today. i've been looking at sg101 this weekend and now that i can start reading the text, i'm aiming on no more than 4-6 weeks. i'll get the practice test here in a week or so, gotta wait for a paycheck :twocents: . i think if we just commit to it, and like others have said, confirm a test date, we should be fine. it may take a little longer for some of these subjects if it's been a while since seeing them in a classroom...good luck on a&p, i'm anxious to see how they go!!

amyjo9972 · May 13, 2009

My friend that is going through the Excelsior program with me, her roommate took the microbiology exam and passed on her first attempt. She followed the free content outline that excelsior has as well as using TCN module & CD from lisa arends on ebay.

My thought is that if I can pass the A&P exam on first try, I could do anything.

I am also waiting until 1st to purchase the text that Excelsior recommends for A&P. :twocents:

Good luck everyone - and let's keep each other posted. :yeah:

GeauxNursing · May 13, 2009

i bought the recommended text, just an older version. for 5 dolla! woot! hope it gets here soon! I'm ready to start studying. My main concern is how am I going to save up 895 for enrollment? In the meantime, shelling out 300+(each) for A and P, micro, the first nursing one, and the texts I plan on buying? sheesh. Good thing I expect a bonus in July.

We will succeed!!!! keep in touch ladies!

BetterMeRN · May 13, 2009

You have to do the payment plan, break it up into six installments. I think it's like $120 something a month. I have to take micro soon myself, I have to wait until after I take the CPNE though. Let me know how it goes. Good luck!

GeauxNursing · May 14, 2009

You have to do the payment plan, break it up into six installments. I think it's like $120 something a month. I have to take micro soon myself, I have to wait until after I take the CPNE though. Let me know how it goes. Good luck!

yea Micro, awesome. I dread that one, I think that'll be the 2nd test I do. thanks for reminding me about the payment plan! I don't know why I didn't think of that! whew,feel much better!

JulesRN10 · May 14, 2009

i am definitely excited about the payment plan. i'm not eligible for tuition until september through my job, but by paying my enrollment, work should cover the rest of my education! little/big blessings! and, i did get my micro book yesterday, so i started studying and when i get paid this weekend, i'll work on scheduling the first exam....little nervous, but i'm pretty sure that if i made it through pn school, i can do this one step at a time...especially with all of the support around here! good luck all!!

JY10 · May 14, 2009

I used TCNs book and the free content guide from Excel. They dont match up as far as the chapters but it tells you what percentages of each area will be on the exam. I studied for about 3 or 4 weeks I just read the book and made note cards and I got an A. The test seemed to have more questions about how things worked or were related to each other then questions about the location/names of bones and or organs. Goodluck hope this helps.