Excelsior skills workshop

Lexilou08 · Aug 15, 2015

I didn't take the workshop offered through excelsior. I didn't attend a workshop in person at all in fact. I only used Sheri Taylor's online workshop. It was a lifesaver and I would not have passed the cpne without it. Honestly after watching all of her videos I didn't see any reason to attend in person. I guess if you really need to practice the lab stations it would be good to do it hands on. But I didn't see any reason to pay and travel to a workshop. Her videos are just someone filming one of her workshops. I thought hmm, I can listen and take notes at home in my pajamas, or pay all the money to do the same thing in person. I know everyone studies differently and a lot of students really enjoyed any of the in person workshops. The good thing about Sheri Taylor's is that is was more than just watching a bunch of videos online. She gives you a ton of practice care plans to write and actually grades them and tells you what you need to change. Once I learned the mnemonics, and did a bunch of her care plans, I went into that cpne confident. I guess the workshops would be good if you have not had much experience actually assessing patients. So it just depends on your background. I worked as an Lpn for 7 years. Primarily in hospitals. So the hands on part I felt pretty comfortable with. Just had a few things I had to review. But I HIGHLY recommend using Sheri Taylor's online workshop in addition to the one you are going to!

Kenzie1999 · Aug 15, 2015

Thanks for the info ðŸ˜€ I will check it out!

GoalSeeker, BSN, RN · Aug 17, 2015

I took the workshop in Albany and I think it was perfect for the simulated lab portion. You get plenty of practice and they critique as well. As far as careplans and PCS it will not help.

Kenzie1999 · Aug 17, 2015

I took the workshop in Albany and I think it was perfect for the simulated lab portion. You get plenty of practice and they critique as well. As far as careplans and PCS it will not help.

Thanks Goalseeker! Is there a class/workshop you recommend for care plans?

autumnaustria1 · Aug 18, 2015

Good luck on your CPNE, I am just getting started with the school and can't wait to finish and just be done. I've been an LPN for far too long and have let a lot get in my way to transitioning. Update us and let us know how you thought the Excelsior workshop is. I have heard that Sherri Taylor's workshop is waaaaaaay better but obviously I'm just in the "doing research" part until the college gets all my transcripts and such.

NurseSuzy22 · Aug 20, 2015

Thanks Goalseeker! Is there a class/workshop you recommend for care plans?

Ive only heard of one so far its no sweat bootcamp Careplan Class

Kenzie1999 · Aug 22, 2015

Ive only heard of one so far its no sweat bootcamp Careplan Class

Thanks a lot NurseSuzy22 ðŸ˜€