Excelsior sweat and tears: It's paid off! New RN in town :)

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Just wanted to say THANK YOU to all those who helped me with this journey, with your posts, answers, and prayers. Excelsior is a very hard program, but I'm proof that it can be done.It took me about a year for all nursing courses (except the one they used to give credit for if you were an LPN), A&P, Micro, Dev Psych, FCCA. Another 3 or 4 months for CPNE and NCLEX. I already had a BA so didn't have all the other pre-reqs to do. I worked full time for the majority of this time, then cut my hours when it was time for CPNE and NCLEX. I also continued homeschooling my girls throughout this ordeal.Took my NCLEX this past Monday, shut off at 75 questions. Excelsior does prepare you for it. It was hard, but nothing compared to the CPNE. Today, I'm proud to say I'm a Registered Nurse! Thank you Jesus!Keep at it, guys!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!Blessings!Claudia

Specializes in ED.
Specializes in Geriatrics, Med/Surg, Rehab, Home Care.

Congratulations!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! :nurse:

Congratulations! Such a wonderful achievement. You have so much to be proud of! Now go celebrate!!! :)

Specializes in Surgery, Med/Surg/ICU, OB-Peds, Ophth.

Congrats!! Enjoy your accomplishment!

Specializes in Pediatric Home Health.

Congratulations! that's wonderful news!

Congrats to you! I am proof too it can be done. Passed CPNE 2 weeks ago and waiting to book NCLEX!

Congratulations and best of luck on your new journey as a RN!!:w00t:

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