Excelsior Grad - Passed NCLEX

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Hi Everyone,

Just found out I passed the NCLEX here in Michigan (paid an extra $8 to find out in 48 hrs!). 75 questions in 1hr 25 min. Graduated Excelsior 18 December 2009 and immediately signed with Kaplan and took their lecture course and computer access. I felt it was worth the money ($400) as I recieved a strategy on how to approach questions and then had access to about 2000 NCLEX style questions and rationales.

I bought TCN books on ebay, Lisa's notes, Rob's notes, Studygroup101 notes, videos from some woman who's name I can't even remember, went to the Excelsior CPNE workshop, Sheri's workshop, and Lynne's workshop, and bought the Saunder's NCLEX review book.

A word on workshops - If you can afford one -ANY ONE - GO TO IT! Just being with others in the same boat and going thru the hands-on with a strategy are worth it plus THE GRID (without the grid down to a 'T' you aren't going to pass). I loved both Sheri and Lynne although they are two completely different styles! But both those styles will get you thru the CPNE and that's what I paid for! Any questions feel free to contact me.

I am going on thru Excelsior in the combined BSN/MSN program even tho' I already have a BS in HealthCare Mgt. I have only one year left to use my VA benefits so I hope to make a dent before time runs out on those $$$.

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Specializes in PACU.

Great job!! Thanks for all the tips, I've been debating about going to a workshop but I'm really leaning towards going to one. Best of luck in the BSN/MSN program, I also have a BS already so I'll hopefully be looking into a program like that down the road :)

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Specializes in LTC , Neuro.

I am so happy for you :). Thank you for the advice. I just started at EC and will be taking my first test, "Healthy Safety" tomorrow. I am so ready to be where you are at right now and knowing it can be done is good to hear.

Congrats!!!!!!!!!

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Hi Everyone,

Just found out I passed the NCLEX here in Michigan (paid an extra $8 to find out in 48 hrs!). 75 questions in 1hr 25 min. Graduated Excelsior 18 December 2009 and immediately signed with Kaplan and took their lecture course and computer access. I felt it was worth the money ($400) as I recieved a strategy on how to approach questions and then had access to about 2000 NCLEX style questions and rationales.

I bought TCN books on ebay, Lisa's notes, Rob's notes, Studygroup101 notes, videos from some woman who's name I can't even remember, went to the Excelsior CPNE workshop, Sheri's workshop, and Lynne's workshop, and bought the Saunder's NCLEX review book.

A word on workshops - If you can afford one -ANY ONE - GO TO IT! Just being with others in the same boat and going thru the hands-on with a strategy are worth it plus THE GRID (without the grid down to a 'T' you aren't going to pass). I loved both Sheri and Lynne although they are two completely different styles! But both those styles will get you thru the CPNE and that's what I paid for! Any questions feel free to contact me.

I am going on thru Excelsior in the combined BSN/MSN program even tho' I already have a BS in HealthCare Mgt. I have only one year left to use my VA benefits so I hope to make a dent before time runs out on those $$$.

Where are you in Michigan?? I feel like I'm the only one here going through Excelsior! Taking CPNE this weekend - scared out of my mind!!

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Congratulations!:):):)

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CONGRATULATIONS, RN!:yeah:Hope you reward yourself for all of your hard work to reach this goal.:up:

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Erin,

I am in Livonia.

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:ancong!:

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Specializes in Revenue Integrity, Rehab, RAC Auditor.

:anpom: Congrats!!! :anpom: It gives me hope there is an end here!! Just a quick question, I will be down to one test to take when Lynn's workshop is in Indy, would it be OK to take it then even though I would not be CPNE ready since I have one test to go? This will save me alot of money for travel and hotel since it will be few miles down the road for me.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
Just a quick question, I will be down to one test to take when Lynn's workshop is in Indy, would it be OK to take it then even though I would not be CPNE ready since I have one test to go?

I took Lynn's workshop at the very start of my CPNE studies, and I think it was excellent in terms of giving me a good foundation for the CPNE exam and study process. I think you'd be fine to do it with one exam left.

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Congratulations!! I used my VA benefits for the whole EC program. I took Lynn's workshop and another workshop in Florida. I also took EC's documentation and careplan course. March 17th will mark my 1 year anniversary as a RN. :-)

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Specializes in Emergency & Surgical Trauma.

Congrats!!

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