I applied to Excelsior today!!!

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So I've been reading the posts here(found the info in Lunahs esp helpful) and decided this week to get my butt in gear!! I ordered mystudygroup101 notes and applied online today. Any one else here just starting out?

Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.
thanks so much, Kim! Very helpful for all of us. The safety, whatever you called it, is the first Nurse module, right?

YES it is...

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Specializes in EMS, ER, GI, PCU/Telemetry.

you guys that are excelsior grads, i have a question for you about the difference in the AS/AAS.

they're pretty much the same thing except for the electives, right? the reason why i ask is because i have an AAS in EMS and all the electives such as diet and nutrition, anthropology, etc.... so i would like to do the AAS in nursing to be able to transfer all of my credits.

is this something they will tell me when they finish reviewing my transcripts? or do you pick yourself if you want the AS or the AAS?

i'm confused.

thanks guys :)

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.

Basically they will tell you which one that you will persue based on your previous credits. They are both the same. I got an AS because most of my prerequistes where health related. An AA is for someone who took electives that were non-nursing such as Business or computer Majors.

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Specializes in EMS, ER, GI, PCU/Telemetry.
Basically they will tell you which one that you will persue based on your previous credits. They are both the same. I got an AS because most of my prerequistes where health related. An AA is for someone who took electives that were non-nursing such as Business or computer Majors.

thanks so much kim!!

i am going to be looking to you guys for lots more EC wisdom in the coming months!! :)

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Specializes in everything but dialysis.

I just received "unofficial" transcript eval / acceptance TODAY!!! Been lurking here for a while. Lunah, Suesquatch, Raggedy Ann & NC Girl are my HEROES & inspiration. Can't wait any longer to get started. I only need the Nursing Concepts, Info Lit, FCCA (?) AND the DREADED WILDEBEAST CPNE !!! Sooo excited..my kids are telling me "you rock MOM" and GETRDUN... Thank the gods for all you absolutely persistent, intelligent peeps on Allnurses!! Looking forward to my "baptismal by fire"....Dee:icon_hug::icon_hug:

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
I just received "unofficial" transcript eval / acceptance TODAY!!! Been lurking here for a while. Lunah, Suesquatch, Raggedy Ann & NC Girl are my HEROES & inspiration. Can't wait any longer to get started. I only need the Nursing Concepts, Info Lit, FCCA (?) AND the DREADED WILDEBEAST CPNE !!! Sooo excited..my kids are telling me "you rock MOM" and GETRDUN... Thank the gods for all you absolutely persistent, intelligent peeps on Allnurses!! Looking forward to my "baptismal by fire"....Dee:icon_hug::icon_hug:

Congrats!! And welcome to Allnurses! :)

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my friend and I are still on the wall about this,has anyone completed the program and not be able to find work??It's hard enough as an LPN not finding work in NJ that I am afraid of completing online and no one taking me seriously.....how long did it take you to complete,how much is it? and are you glad you did it!!!

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.
my friend and I are still on the wall about this,has anyone completed the program and not be able to find work??It's hard enough as an LPN not finding work in NJ that I am afraid of completing online and no one taking me seriously.....how long did it take you to complete,how much is it? and are you glad you did it!!!

I really don't think you will have a problem finding a job after this program. Most managers in hospitals have heard of Excelsior or may have LPN employees going through the program. I would let that be the least of your concerns.

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has anyone taken gerentology, bought study guide from studygroup101. was this suffiecient material, what score do you need on practice test before taking real test to pass. didnt do so well on this? need advise...Thanks, shelly

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OK I am pretty much convinced that EC might be a good route for me as well. One though where and how do you order the studygroupnotes and how much are they?

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Specializes in Med/Surg Nurse, Homecare, Visiting Nurse.

Just check out ebay search what exam your considering taking. For the first exam try searching....excelsior college, health safety, or NC1.

Studygroup101 notes and The College Network guides are always listed there. I just gave all my guides away for all the concepts. I still have NC5 if your interested. I didn't need this one since a good friend (NCgirl) sent me her guide which I took and passed with a B.

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I just applied to EC as well , awaiting my acceptance into the program.....good luck

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