Just wanted to write a quick note, since so many comments here helped me with decision making on all levels with Excelsior College. And, made me feel NOT ALONE in this endeavour. Just passed the second exam FCCA 498 last evening. Cannot believe I have gotten so far, and what a great path it was for me with this school. I know the hardest is still in front of me, CPNE and boards, but I feel that if you prepare enough everything is possible.
ALL of the nursing exams I passed on first try and FCCA, with the help of STUDYGROUP101www.studygroup101.com/studyguides.html ONLY. Lifespan3 seemed the hardest for me, as the study material was not similar to the actual exam, but I always used the ADPIE, and it worked out well. I thought the notes from studygroup101 for FFCA were sufficient enough, plenty of practice questions, care plans, assessments! were great! If you study those- you WILL pass. ANY questions, don't hesitate to email me. All best!
SVT511, what did you decide? Are you doing them together or one at a time. I start the FCCA on June 30 and I haven't decided if I should do them one at a time or together. I just don't know what the FCCA consists of? I don't want the answers I just want to know what to expect...
Yes, ma'am! I did them together and this week are my last tests. Its nerve-wrecking because they are so vague about the whole thing, but I promise you, it was even easier than I thought. And think of it like this: if you don't pass one, you'll be taking it the next 8wk anyways so might as well try for it. Good luck!
Hi thanks! for me sg101 worked great, but everyone has different study habits, I retained info better from sg101 than reading books. Also liked the quizzes and review questions they offered within each study guide. Nclex next week! and sg101 got me there with no fails :)
Hey Mesiam!!
just downloaded SG101 for the FCCA, I've used it for all exams so far but for the FCCA there are just way too many pages. Can you tell me what pages and sections you really focused your attention on? That would be great! Thank you!
I have LS1-3 and Health difference remaining, do you have any suggestion for these exam? Did you take the online courses or did you test out by taking exams?
Mesiam, could you please give me your email. I want to ask you a few questions if you don't mind. Just needing a mentor is all. Thanks, would be greatly appreciated. Godbless.
Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Mesiam, could you please give me your email. I want to ask you a few questions if you don't mind. Just needing a mentor is all. Thanks, would be greatly appreciated. Godbless.
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SVT511, what did you decide? Are you doing them together or one at a time. I start the FCCA on June 30 and I haven't decided if I should do them one at a time or together. I just don't know what the FCCA consists of? I don't want the answers I just want to know what to expect...