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I have been a LPN for 17 years. I thought of returning to school many times but wife, kids, work... I'm sure my story sounds familiar to many of you. Well, I did return in 2003 for a couple semesters and knocked out my prerequisites but life got busy again. I have looked into Excelsior almost every year for 17 years and never made the plunge for fear of spending a lot of money on the CPNE and not passing it. Now, I'm not bragging by any means but I passed my prereqs. with a 3.87 average and really didn't study that much HOWEVER, I have always worried about that darn CPNE! THE CPNE and ONLY the CPNE have stopped me from moving forward. Well, now at the "ripe old age" of 46 I have taken the plunge and and sent my application fee in last week to attend Excelsior. I just wanted to say "Thank You" to all of the inspiring stories of those who are going through it or have gone through it. This is very encouraging to those of us just starting the journey. I ordered four books on Half.com that only cost $42 and would have cost me $375 brand new. I have never taken this step forward so I know I am serious. I will continue to visit this site during my journey and I hope, like many, I can complete this journey in a year. I only work three 12 hour shifts per week with a "call day" twice in six weeks(which I usually have to work) so I have the time to study. I'm not going to worry about the CPNE...no excuses this time!

I'm just starting myself so I'll be following everyone's post too. I have tons of books here from my previous nursing school so hopefully I won't feel the need to buy anymore, :/

Just waiting my 6 weeks for them to review my transcript which they already have and tell me what I need. Good luck!!!

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Specializes in med/surg, geriatrics, corrections.

guide for pharmacology: a nursing process approach

fundamentals of nursing: the art and science of nursing care (fundamentals of nursing: the art & science of nursing care)

mosby's guide to [color=#000]nursing diagnosis

[color=#000]essentials of nutrition and diet therapy

[color=#000]wong's essentials of pediatric nursing

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[color=#000]wow, it was five books, not four as i previously remembered!

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[color=#000]anyway, i found all of them on half.com and only paid $42 including shipping.

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guide for pharmacology: a nursing process approach

fundamentals of nursing: the art and science of nursing care (fundamentals of nursing: the art & science of nursing care)

mosby's guide to nursing diagnosis

essentials of nutrition and diet therapy

wong's essentials of pediatric nursing

wow, it was five books, not four as i previously remembered!

anyway, i found all of them on half.com and only paid $42 including shipping.

what year did you get them on??

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Orthopedics,Cardio,Geriatrics.

Savagetrojan here is the website for the book : Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing

www.media fire.com/?pikbpht46yahp5j

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Orthopedics,Cardio,Geriatrics.

http://www.mediafire.com/?pikbpht46yahp5j

Savagetrojan use this website sorry about the first one put too much space from the word media and fire .

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Specializes in med/surg, geriatrics, corrections.

Thank you so much, I hope I can repay the kindness at some point during our journey!

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I am starting my journey too, If you need support just let me know cause GOD knows I will wear this site out. Good Luck

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I am starting my journey too, If you need support just let me know cause GOD knows I will wear this site out. Good Luck

If it is one thing that I found out, the more I come to this website for support...the more motivated I get & harder I work :D Never worry wearing the site out, by stopping by you help others too!! Good luck!!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Orthopedics,Cardio,Geriatrics.

No problem savagetrojan just one less book you have to buy, hope you downloaded the book it is this year's book!!:):)

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Specializes in med/surg, geriatrics, corrections.

i downloaded it last night when I got home from work, let the computer run until it was finished. When I got up before work this morning I checked and all 2200+ pages had downloaded. This is going to be an awesome year. I can't remember being this motivated.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Orthopedics,Cardio,Geriatrics.

Let's make it happen 2011 is our year , For everyone that is on this journey Good Luck!!! And Congratulations to all that have made this choice to better our lives for whatever reason, keep posting regularly your good news and any tips you may have that will help.:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah:

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what year did you get them on??

guide for pharmacology: a nursing process approach (this one hasn't come in yet and i can't remember)

fundamentals of nursing: the art and science of nursing care (fundamentals of nursing: the art & science of nursing care) 6th edition- (this is the current ed. that exc. recommends)

mosby's guide to [color=#000]nursing diagnosis 2nd edition- (exc rec. 3rd ed.)

[color=#000]essentials of nutrition and diet therapy 8th edition- (exc rec 9th)

[color=#000]wong's essentials of pediatric nursing 7th edition- (exc. rec 8th ed.)

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