Hi, I'm a LPN who's worked in home health for almost 4years. I've only done home health for smaller companies. I recently started thinking about going back to school for an ASN. I've heard about Excelsior's program many time and has also read many discussions on allnurses. What I haven't read is LPNs with minor clinical experience doing the program. I guess I'm saying I'm nervous about doing it passing all of the exams only to get to the CPNE and fail!! Do I need alot if experience or can I be reintroduced to the skills through workshops and study books? I'd love some advice from you all who's did the program and passed or waiting for CPNE.Thanks
MSNMPHPhdNMD 189 Posts Specializes in Hospice,LTC,Pacu,Regulatory,Operating room. Has 20 years experience. Aug 28, 2016 I went through the program back in 2005 it is a great program if your a self starter. I went to the CPNE seminar and refresher training ground. I watched videos. Created my own clinical CPNE in my home and went through it with my kids. It's doable if you are a self starter most definitely.
Mikaj 2 Posts Aug 31, 2016 Thanks for your reply. Whats a refresher training ground? I'm also thinking about using achieve test prep, whats your take on that. Do you think it's beneficial or a waste of money?
MSNMPHPhdNMD 189 Posts Specializes in Hospice,LTC,Pacu,Regulatory,Operating room. Has 20 years experience. Sep 2, 2016 Spellcheck... Sorry refresher course. They have a training course that's not associated with excelsior that I went to that worked well for me.
Editorial Team / Admin Silverdragon102, BSN 1 Article; 39,477 Posts Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC. Has 35 years experience. Sep 15, 2016 Moved to the Excelisior forum
NurseSuzy22 90 Posts Has 7 years experience. Sep 16, 2016 You really don't need a middleman that costs extra money just go directly through excelsior. achieve is a tutor service not a school you get your credits throug hexcelsior.
