Excelsior exam: Transition to the Registered Professional nurse Role

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I am studying for Excelsior exam: Transition to the Registered Professional Nurse Role. This test is unlike most tests; it is not illness-intervention based. Can anyone how has taken the test (and been successful) advise me to what to look for while studying. Thanks for your help I appreciate it. :uhoh3:

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Specializes in Med/Surg Nurse, Homecare, Visiting Nurse.

Remember important dates and names. I remember having to study roles of RN ASN v. BSN. Follow the content guide, passed this exam with practice exams and TCN. Best.

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what is TCN ?

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
what is TCN ?

The College Network -- a publisher of study guides.

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Specializes in med/surg, telemetery, gerentology.

Know the wars and the laws and acts. I took it about a month ago and passed with a B.

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DSTEP~how did you study for it, did you purchase the books or just studygroup & the practice exam. Thanks for your advice.

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Specializes in med/surg, telemetery, gerentology.

I used TCN module and did the practice exams through EC.

Debbie

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hi all, I am taking this exam next week. I didn't take the practice exam. Did you all find it helpful? also how many questions is this exam? how much time is allowed?

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Specializes in LTC, Family Practice, Meg/Surg.

@ sw915- If it makes you feel any better, this is the only test I have failed with Excelsior :( It was pretty hard, but I went into it unprepared the first time, and more prepared the second time around and passed it :) Just memorize the key people and terms, and know the differences between roles of RN, BSN, LPN, unlicensed staff, etc. You can do it! =)

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I took this exam a few weeks ago. I would study the major nursing theorists, the nursing associations/organizations, laws, rules of DNRs and delegating things. A lot of it is common sense with some historical and critical thinking questions mixed in. I just used StudyGroup101 along with the practice test and got an A.

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hi thanks so much for the info. had two questions, what is the passing grade? and is the exam about 130 questions? also what is studygroup 101?

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hi thanks for the advice! what is the passing grade? also is the exam about 130 questions? what is studygroup 101? thanks again!

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