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hi! i'm having a really hard time passing the Excelsior Exams. what did you guys do to pass? i'd appreciate any tips....im really struggling.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.
hi! i'm having a really hard time passing the Excelsior Exams. what did you guys do to pass? i'd appreciate any tips....im really struggling.

Check out the Distance Learning board here: https://allnurses.com/forums/f125/

Lots of EC students there who can help. Good luck.

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Suebird :)

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The practice tests helped me a lot, especially for the NC exams.

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I also recommend the practice exams from EC. You get two exams with 100 questions each for $75. The exams also give you the rationale behind the correct, and incorrect answers. I would also recommend purchasing a study guide from eBay. You can get them used for almost every EC course. I know I wouldn't have been able to pass any of the EC exams without using a study guide. I need a more directed approach to learning than just having a course outline and textbook, and study guides provided that assistance and direction I needed. There are four or five different study guide companies, but you can usually find them used, for a heck of a lot less on eBay. Perhaps trying a different studying approach will help!

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Specializes in LTC, Hospice, Case Management.
I also recommend the practice exams from EC. You get two exams with 100 questions each for $75. The exams also give you the rationale behind the correct, and incorrect answers. I would also recommend purchasing a study guide from eBay. You can get them used for almost every EC course. I know I wouldn't have been able to pass any of the EC exams without using a study guide. I need a more directed approach to learning than just having a course outline and textbook, and study guides provided that assistance and direction I needed. There are four or five different study guide companies, but you can usually find them used, for a heck of a lot less on eBay. Perhaps trying a different studying approach will help!

I agree 100% - good luck and don't get to discouraged!

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I am using the directed learning system through Rue. I know my learning style, and I cant just dowwnload an outline and go. I know there is a lot of debate about publishing companies, but it works for me. Got a B on my first exam. i know I didn't study enough for it because I thought it would be a cake walk. I found these test set up much like the boards. PM me if you have anymore questions/concerns.

Jaime

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hi! i'm having a really hard time passing the Excelsior Exams. what did you guys do to pass? i'd appreciate any tips....im really struggling.
Iam using TCN study guides, read each chp. do questions @ end of , read out loud and record yourself listen on your way to work.take practice exam @ the end of the guide. I have passed every test so far without any other materials. good luck. Linda
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If you're working on the NC exams, I went through Professional development systems for study guides. I got an A on all my tests without massive hours of studying. Well worth the $. As for the general ed. stuff, I have been taking them online through a local community college. I was suprised at how much easier they were than taking the class on campus.

Jenn

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Professional development systems? Can you provide a link? Thanks.

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FYI - when you register for the nursing exams online, it takes 2 business days before you can schedule it with the testing center. My 2 business days are up tomorrow, and I hope the testing center can take me on Saturday morning.

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Take the Excelsior Practice Exams....can't stress that enough...questions are just like the ones on exam....study the rationales very thouroughly....you cant print it out or take notes on it but you can log on and read your answers anytime.....also the study guides on e-bay are great....just go to e bay and type in excelsior college and they all pop up....3 main companies...Rue, Chancellors and College Network.....I am using College Network Guides and doing wonderfully....C on NC1, A on NC2, 3 and 7...studying for 6 now then 4 and 5....its doable.......must be disciplined. Good luck

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