Aliakey

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  1. Transfering credits to Excelsior?

    Aliakey replied to veggieLPN's topic in Excelsior College

    My university and community college credits transferred without difficulty (three accredited brick and mortar institutions and two accredited distance learning programs), but it was kind of messy...

  2. Pathophysiology

    Aliakey replied to bear14's topic in General Students

    I was not required to take pathophysiology, but was really glad I did as an elective after all of my core nursing classes were completed. It was a great way to review all of the disease processes I...

  3. pathophysiology case study

    Aliakey replied to paige1990's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm going to guess many would be in agreement with this request: tell us what *you* believe are the answers to the questions, or offer at least a thought process and show us what's coming across your...

  4. Rescheduled LS3-Worried

    Aliakey replied to medictorninfl32's topic in Excelsior College

    Going by your screen name... assuming you're a paramedic? Am one myself, and earned an "A" on this exam in one try a few months ago. IMHO, if you've had some field experience under your belt, you...

  5. New with some questions

    Aliakey replied to jessica.brading's topic in Excelsior College

    To be qualified for the FCCA, you'll need to have all of your nursing core exams passed and be lacking only 10 units of general ed/support courses. I was not able to access the online CPNE study...

  6. Excelsior ADN - What study materials did you use to earn As or Bs

    Aliakey replied to whitedaisy's topic in Excelsior College

    I used the content guide, textbook recommendation, and practice exams. Earned mostly A's and two B's, with nothing lower. To the original poster: I am happy to see you have such goals! Most folks...

  7. Enrolled in the excelsior program

    Aliakey replied to ybooze01's topic in Excelsior College

    I have completed all of the nursing exams. There is going to be a lot of work involved in your studies to do well in this program, and self-motivation is the biggest hurdle for most people. There is...

  8. Head Injury and Hyperventilation

    Aliakey replied to NO50FRANNY's topic in Critical Care

    In our EMS, hyperventilation is a big no-no. I know what you mean about it being a practice in the past, but thankfully we don't see it anymore unless we have an outside first responder who's a bit...

  9. Things I noticed as a patient...

    Aliakey replied to theantichick's topic in General Nursing

    i may flamed to hades for this, but wow. if nurses are that rushed where appropriate hygiene cannot be applied, then how do you find time to assure fall-risk patients make it to the bathroom, perform...

  10. RN Who Wants To Become A Paramedic???

    Aliakey replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Nursing Career

    i think the phrn acceptance may be state or region dependent. in texas (my home state), it appears they do not recognize phrn directly, but you contact a texas dshs-approved post-secondary...

  11. Things I noticed as a patient...

    Aliakey replied to theantichick's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I'm in the minority, but I would've been eeeked out too, lol! I'm a neat-freak. Slightly off-topic, but I learned: Do the vein palpation and such to find a suitable victim and scrub properly...

  12. I hate night shift

    Aliakey replied to carrie_c's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked night shifts (19:00 to 07:00 following a 3 shifts on string, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off, etc.) for years and really love it now. Didn't at first because I kept fighting the schedule and ended up...

  13. New Excelsior Limitations

    Aliakey replied to NurseFair2009's topic in Excelsior College

    For the "real" college comment... Excelsior is a "real" college that is regionally accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is a unit of the Middle States Association of...

  14. Anyone from Oregon?

    Aliakey replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in Excelsior College

    Just wanted to offer a little caution on this thought. Depending on where you choose to do your CPNE, the "waiting time" for a test date could take a few to 8+ months on its own. In order to even...

  15. Who else is waiting on a CPNE date

    Aliakey replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    Completed application marked on April 22, and aiming for MPAC (Lubbock, to be exact). Not expecting a test date for a long while. One of my Excelsior messages stated that it'll take about 3 months to...

  16. Newbie to allnurses... Need advice...please

    Aliakey replied to Happymedic07's topic in Excelsior College

    I am a paramedic near the end (waiting for the CPNE [the 3-day clinical exam]), and seem to share a similar background with you. I do not see Excelsior as "cutting in line"; in fact, if anything, I...

  17. Best order to take the EC nursing exams?

    Aliakey replied to Medic1403's topic in Excelsior College

    For me, they were all harder except for LS1 (being that the three areas of focus in this exam were cardiac, respiratory, and oncology, and paramedics should be very comfortable with the cardiac and...

  18. Repro book

    Aliakey replied to medic1282's topic in Excelsior College

    I didn't like the reviews on the newer one as well and stuck with the previous Content Guide's recommended pair of books: Old's Maternal-Newborn Nursing and Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing. I...

  19. Got another A, now on to the next one:)

    Aliakey replied to medic1282's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats! I'd keep aiming for those "A"s. Nurses with a good handle on the knowledge needed to care for and educate patients are a valuable commodity. Seems employers are saying the same thing......

  20. Best order to take the EC nursing exams?

    Aliakey replied to Medic1403's topic in Excelsior College

    OP, I'm taking a wild guess by your screen name that you are a paramedic, lol! If correct, may I suggest sort of following the order that is given by Excelsior? I've completed all of the exams, and...

  21. Help wit resume and cover letter. critique please.

    Aliakey replied to NewgradRNMT's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Now on to the cover letter. Again, I’m going to be blunt and not sugarcoat a thing. First of all, please take the time to learn the recruiter’s name, if at all possible. A “Dear Mr....

  22. Help wit resume and cover letter. critique please.

    Aliakey replied to NewgradRNMT's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In a not-so-long-ago past career, I spent a great deal of time sifting through resumes and cover letters to find those that stood out from the crowd. While it involved employment in the medical field...

  23. EC Students - CPNE Eligible Group :)

    Aliakey replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    I've really loved the independent study Excelsior offers, and the challenging exams that do make you think about the patient more than just answer a standard multiple choice question. I know there's...

  24. Nursing Instructor Issues

    Aliakey replied to cwilliams6's topic in General Students

    If I may play the Devil's advocate... Not targeted to the OP... just some thoughts that (maybe) could help others: As a student, look at yourself from an outside eye. Your questions may be meaningful...

  25. Temporary housing in Lubbock,TX?

    Aliakey replied to fafine's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ya like hot? Well, we did top out at 111 degrees last summer, but that's not typical for Lubbock, lol! But as they say, "it's a dry heat". I don't care for humidity one bit myself. The public bus...