Shikster9

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1. Excelsior Pace

   Shikster9 replied to AbigailJo's topic in Excelsior

   Hmmmm interesting thread this is...I'm actually planning to take foundations on Jan 15th and reproduction following...I too am using study group101...my coworker was ambitious and took her exams every 2 weeks by reading te content guides and studying...

2. Health Safety! Passed it!! Frekkin Yeaaaaa!!! LOL

   Shikster9 replied to Shikster9's topic in Excelsior

   Thanx Dahling! *wine Yea im totally pumped...this forum is so encouraging i must say...without this site I KNOW i wouldnt have gone this route....but you guys keep "us" inspired! PAY IT FORWARD......:nmbrn:

3. PASSED Transitions today!!!!

   Shikster9 replied to JENNIFER27's topic in Excelsior

   Well....I used Studygroup 101 notes only ....**priceless investment** and i did not take the practice exam...read your questions slowly...dissect what it is they are asking...rule out the answers...most of the time 2 of the answers will sound ridicul...

4. PASSED Transitions today!!!!

   Shikster9 replied to JENNIFER27's topic in Excelsior

   CONGRATS!!! PARTY TIME :monkeydance: I passed Health Safety today...study your Nursing Assessment skills (ADPIE)...therapeutic responses to patient-nurse relations, pedi info, i had a question about (grains to mg conversion)but thats was my only med ...

5. Passed Health Safety

   Shikster9 replied to pinkfluffybunny's topic in Excelsior

   Congrats!!! I passed Health Safety today...only studying the StudyGroup101 CD's **priceless investment** God speed w/ the other exams

6. Health Safety! Passed it!! Frekkin Yeaaaaa!!! LOL

   Shikster9 posted a topic in Excelsior

   Hey Fellow Professionals, Today i took the plunge and finally took that darned Health Safety after much procrastination (re-scheduled 4 times...sad i know)...I went in saying "What have i got to lose?....Oh yea...Money..haha" :Dand did it...now...

7. CPNE in Lubbock??

   Shikster9 replied to brenan's topic in Online Learning

   My charge nurse is an EC grad 2011...and she tested at Lubbock,TX...she had nothing but high praises for that facility:yeah:...it comes well recommended...she said the nurses there really push for you to pass...so when i get to the end of this journe...

8. Excelsior Essentials Health Safety study question.

   Shikster9 replied to brlown510's topic in Excelsior

   Hello OP, we are in the same boat...im also studying for the Health Safety portion...my exam is November 8th @ 10am..(after rescheduling 3 times...out of fear..lol...) i am using the StudyGroup101 notes...bc they are very thorough..and those EC books...

9. For All Current Excelsior Students

   Shikster9 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior

   I would like to join in this, I most definetly need a group to be accountable to...i take my first exam this friday (Health Safety) 10-21-11 ...im nervous about it but i have faith to believe i can do this...im sooooo ready to be an Registerd Nurse a...

10. Excelsior Health Safety Exam

    Shikster9 replied to Erin5577's topic in Excelsior

    studying for this test now..first one..hope to pass :)

11. New Excelsior student wanted to say hello

    Shikster9 replied to Shikster9's topic in Online Learning

    wow thats awesome! So im on Day 3 of studying for Safety...can you give me any pointers on what was on that exam..i know everyone is not the same...but i would kind of like to have a ballpark of what to expect...im so happy ive found this site...i pa...

12. EC students!! What is every one doing?

    Shikster9 replied to LPNcindylouwho's topic in Excelsior

    Just starting out...think i will start w/ Transitions first...my goal is to test every 2-3 weeks (more if needed)...congrats to all...Hope to be RN in 2012 wooohooo

13. New Excelsior student wanted to say hello

    Shikster9 replied to Shikster9's topic in Online Learning

    thanx guys omg!! ive been studying for the wrong exam...lol...oh well increased knowledge is never a bad thing...glad i decided to post..definetly will document my journey amongst you guys...all of you are an inspiration to us who are following in yo...

14. New Excelsior student wanted to say hello

    Shikster9 replied to Shikster9's topic in Online Learning

    i thought the waiver was for Health Safety??? I guess i need to look into that...thanx btw :)

15. New Excelsior student wanted to say hello

    Shikster9 posted a topic in Online Learning

    Hello Everyone!! I have been a lurker for over a year now...and because of you and your success stories i have decided to take the plunge and enroll also...i am very excited....have been an lpn for 3 years now...but i want my horizons to be expanded ...