Has anyone studied for two Excelsior exams at the same time?

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hello! has anyone studied for two excelsior exams at the same time? as in studied and took the tests for two of the exams at the same time. if so, which two was it?

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I took the transitions exam and the first exam listed at the same time and passed both. However, I don't recommend this unless you are a study and test whiz.

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I tend to think of it in terms of effectiveness. Am I learning the material? Is it enough to pass? Is it working?

I study in rapid succession and that works for me. I took 3 exams in one week. Doing more than one at a time is possible, but it really seems more like regular college, which I'm doing on top of the exams. It's a little slower. Also, I find my mind, my focus, is a little more scattered as I study that way.

Right now, I'm working on Chronicity and Micro, but mostly on Micro since I will take that exam first.

What are you working on now?

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Specializes in Hospital, SNF, NH, Home Health.
i tend to think of it in terms of effectiveness. am i learning the material? is it enough to pass? is it working?

i study in rapid succession and that works for me. i took 3 exams in one week. doing more than one at a time is possible, but it really seems more like regular college, which i'm doing on top of the exams. it's a little slower. also, i find my mind, my focus, is a little more scattered as i study that way.

right now, i'm working on chronicity and micro, but mostly on micro since i will take that exam first.

what are you working on now?

i just finished micro and transitions. i was thinking of working on chronicity and health safety at the same time, and testing about a week apart. maybe test on the one i am more solid on first and spend the next week brushing up on the other.

i dont think i would test the same day, but i would at least like to get the exams done as close to two at a time as i can. but, of course you are right about learning it and effectiveness. i completely agree. i'm trying to stay motivated and get through quickly, because i am afraid that years are going to go by and i won't be finished.

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I took Micro, Life Span, and First nursing exam on the same day. B, A, A respectively. Studied all three for about a month. The variety prevented boredom in my case.

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i took micro, life span, and first nursing exam on the same day. b, a, a respectively. studied all three for about a month. the variety prevented boredom in my case.

congrats! that is impressive. it is also encouraging to know that it is possible and someone else has done it!

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Yes it is! I want to start in Dec and hopefully finish by Summer 2011. I just have to take the nursing courses. Will be taking it two at a time. Best of luck to all! :)

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yes it is! i want to start in dec and hopefully finish by summer 2011. i just have to take the nursing courses. will be taking it two at a time. best of luck to all! :)

good luck missy77! that is my same goal, to finish by next summer! i know we can do it if we try hard enough!!!!

:yeah:

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Thanks SHARWELL!

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i studied for the NC 6 and NC 7 at the same time. i took them 1 day apart and recieved an B on #6 and an A on #7. (I was in the old program)

Smitty G.N.

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