Aliakey

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  1. Is Excelsior the right choice?;)

    Aliakey replied to shawna19's topic in Excelsior College

    The clinical aspect is where your study habits, time management, documentation skills, and self-discipline is going to be put to the hot coals. It is called the CPNE exam. It is very stressful for...

  2. The Excelsior College Distance Learning ADN Program: Facts, Answers, and Links

    Aliakey replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    Wow! That was a much needed article about Excelsior! Thank you for writing that! A big thumbs up for #26: Hoping folks don't forget that there is a need for understanding the material beyond the EC...

  3. Is Excelsior the right choice?;)

    Aliakey replied to shawna19's topic in Excelsior College

    I just graduated on November 16 from the Excelsior program, passed my NCLEX-RN the first time on December 20 at 75 questions, and received my RN from the Texas Board of Nursing on December 27. Wooo...

  4. Tomorrow is the BIG day!

    Aliakey replied to Ivyblue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you tomorrow! I take mine NCLEX-RN on the 20th... If it helps any, I am going in with the attitude that I am looking forward to it... all that hard work is going to pay off. I take the...

  5. Third shift adjustment suggestions

    Aliakey replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights only (EMS). I can't even handle day shifts... too many people on the road, too many sober people, etc. I gotta have my drunks, assaults, women in labor, and midnight bathsalt patients,...

  6. When is it too late to intiate CPR?

    Aliakey replied to myschuler's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm not an experienced nurse, but in our area, most care facility policies require a 9-1-1 call and have EMS determine if CPR should be ceased, unless very obvious rigor is present. Other cities may...

  7. Cpne mnemonic 20 min check

    Aliakey replied to North_TX_Nurse's topic in Excelsior College

    The mnemonic I created was Chief IHOP... I love the pancakes at IHOP restaurant C: Clean hands H: "Hello!" (introduce yourself and the CE) I: ID band E: Explain assessments and whatever else you'll...

  8. Happy ER nurse week!

    Aliakey replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    I didn't even know it was ER Nurses Week! You nurses rock! As a paramedic (and struggling nursing student), I have a lot of thanks to offer to ER nurses. Thank you for teaching me... patiently......

  9. New to the ED

    Aliakey replied to 2rmartin's topic in Emergency

    I work in EMS, and I swear there's something new out there each month that we get the pleasure (not) to see the effects of firsthand, lol! However, there's a handy pdf for some of the more common...

  10. Excelsior College Paramedic to RN Bridging Program

    Aliakey replied to ncredhed's topic in Excelsior College

    Well, I just got done with my CPNE weekend and passed! (insert happy-nutso-medic-dance). It was NOT easy, but is doable and the clinical examiners/clinical associate were all very, very supportive....

  11. excelsior practice test

    Aliakey replied to sarah505's topic in Excelsior College

    I've taken eight Excelsior exams and their practice tests. I have scored in the 70's for every practice exam, which I take about a day before the actual Excelsior exam. I study the weak areas a bit...

  12. Excelsior College Paramedic to RN Bridging Program

    Aliakey replied to ncredhed's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm a paramedic who is (hopefully) just about done with this adventure. My CPNE is this weekend (gulp). Right off the bat, I'd suggest the following: 1. The general opinion (including mine) is to...

  13. CPNE workshops

    Aliakey replied to jessica*34's topic in Excelsior College

    I have not taken the on-site workshop, but have been diving into her online workshop material. Personally, I'm glad I waited until: I read the Study Guide thoroughly and took my notes on it (I'm a...

  14. Excelsior exams, where do you take them

    Aliakey replied to I ❤️ Nursing's topic in Excelsior College

    I've had good experiences with the advisors, both via phone and message center (which you'll have access to once you create a MyExcelsior account). They are human though... I'm sure the patience might...

  15. How much will a dismal undergrad GPA prior to nursing effect chances of NP school?

    Aliakey replied to Medic362's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Wow... your history sounds very similar mine (well, except the gender and FF part, lol!)! If it helps, I asked the same question to the advisor of my local university, as I am also interested in the...

  16. does mississippi accept grads from excelsior;any veiws on EC please

    Aliakey replied to magnoliapn's topic in Excelsior College

    Sorry about the lack of spacing in the above post... forum box was acting weird and this site was slow as molasses on Christmas. I also thought of some other time sinks to consider (not trying to...

  17. does mississippi accept grads from excelsior;any veiws on EC please

    Aliakey replied to magnoliapn's topic in Excelsior College

    A year would be tight; don't know how fast you learn so hard for me to judge how much time it'll take for you to conquer each exam. I also do not know if you have any or all of your general education...

  18. does mississippi accept grads from excelsior;any veiws on EC please

    Aliakey replied to magnoliapn's topic in Excelsior College

    A list of states that have additional requirements for Excelsior graduates is listed here: State Board Requirements - excelsior.edu Like geminiLPN-RN confirmed, Mississippi is not one of the states...

  19. Two quick questions about Micro...

    Aliakey replied to LahLah76's topic in Excelsior College

    1. You can take the Excelsior Exam and not the online course for Microbiology if you want. It is listed as BIO220X, offers 3 lower-level units, and would be self paced with the big ol'...

  20. what is it? what to do? when to call 911?

    Aliakey replied to redroses143's topic in Emergency

    Like the others have said, the call to EMS was well-warranted with her change in mentation, etc. I wasn't there to see how the EMTs responded, but just wanted to offer a suggestion if they didn't seem...

  21. Clep?

    Aliakey replied to smile2754's topic in Excelsior College

    CLEP examinations are offered by the same company that develops the SAT exam. The website is: http://clep.collegeboard.org/started. You study for the exam in the subject of your choice, and when you...

  22. The college network

    Aliakey replied to Swayrift84's topic in Excelsior College

    As far as Excelsior College is concerned, there is no affiliation (that I know of). I know College Network makes it sound like they're buddy-buddies, but that is not the true case. My opinion (other...

  23. Average wait for CPNE

    Aliakey replied to medicmom2001's topic in Excelsior College

    Four and a half months... yep. But it was an MPAC site, and I only chose one location because I am fortunate enough to live 20 miles away from it. The costs associated with travel and rooming in...

  24. Average wait for CPNE

    Aliakey replied to medicmom2001's topic in Excelsior College

    If I remember correctly, there's a mandatory 2 month(?) wait from time of application submission to possible CPNE date. What I've heard (through a few grapevines) is that while in the past a person...

  25. Nursing Program Rumors

    Aliakey replied to buttons93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    please don't take any offense to what i'm about to say as its not directed to you personally, but your teacher. i precept ems students. while they are not nursing students, many of the same standards...