Need advice- Failed Life Span 1

[mdsnurse12]

I enrolled in the Excelsior RN program in April 2012; since that time, I have not made much progress. I was working as a floor nurse, then MDS coordinator, in a nursing home at the time, then became pregnant with my second child. I quit work to stay at home with my now 3 year-old and 8 month old. I thought I would have more time to study and make progress in the program, but it seems like the only time I can study undisturbed (kinda) is in the wee hours of the morning. I've only finished Transition to RN Role (B), Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety (B), and just recently attempted Life Span 1 (D). I'm so bummed about doing poorly on this test. I studied everything from the EC study guide, used the recommended texts. I didn't not take the practice test, however, and I think there was just soooo much info on the Life Span Test, that I was overwhelmed. I'm now studying for the new Foundations in Nursing test and will attempt to take this one soon. I'm using the EC study guide, recommended texts and I will also use the EC practice test. I just need some advice on how I can carve time out of the day for studying from other SAHM students in the RN program, motivation to knock these tests out. I'm aiming to finish this program by the end of 2014.

[AmyLPNtoRN82]

I use Lisa Arends study guides and have completed everything with As and Bs. I am on life span 3 this week and then ill be done with all the exams. Study group 101 is also good.

[maleNurseGB]

First you need to tell yourself that "You could do this". its very discouraging when you fail an exam, i been there in that same stage, but always learn to bounce back otherwise you would never achieve your goals!!! All the Life span classes are hard. i only got a "C" for Ls1 exam. seems like you'r a smart person. You have an average "B" on the other two classes!! focus on the EC outline and SG101!! They really helpful for all the exams and EC practice test!!

[kevNurse]

Hi, I have taken Health Safety and found it relatively easy. I want to enroll in Excelsior but am on the fence because of fear of the CPNE. I'd like to get advice from people further in the program on the Excelsior program. Any advice on studying, etc. would be greatly appreciated!