*Karma

Congrats!! What did u use to study?

Can someone lend some direction on this, especially the arts and science electives, humanities, etc. What would be the best to take (clep) to satisfy these requirements. Written English Requirement 3.00 semester hours in Written English Humanities Distribution 6.00 semester hours in Humanities subjects To satisfy the Humanities Distribution, 3.0 of the 6.0 required semester hours must be earned in a humanities subject area other than composition such as: art, music, literature, philosophy, foreign languages, religion, ethics, theatre, or speech. Social Sciences/History Distribution [at least 6 semester credits are required in social sciences/history to include a minimum of 2 semester credits in life span developmental psychology and a minimum of 2 semester credits in sociology] 2.00 semester hours in Life Span Developmental Psychology 2.00 semester hours in Sociology 2.00 semester hours in Social Science/History subjects Natural Sciences/Math Distribution [at least 8 semester credits are required in natural sciences supportive of nursing to include a minimum of 4 semester credits in anatomy and physiology and a minimum of 2 semester credits in microbiology] 4.00 semester hours in Anatomy & Physiology (All Body Systems) 2.00 semester hours in Microbiology 2.00 semester hour in Sciences Supportive of Nursing Arts & Sciences Electives 7.00 semester hours in Arts & Sciences Electives Information Literacy Requirement Nursing Component To satisfy the Nursing Component, you must complete the following examinations: Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety Essentials of Nursing Care: Chronicity Essentials of Nursing Care: Reproductive Health Health Differences Across the Life Span 1 Health Differences Across the Life Span 2 Health Differences Across the Life Span 3 Transition to the Registered Professional Nurse Role NURx*274: Focused Clinical Competencies Assessment (FCCA) Clinical Performance in Nursing (CPNE)

Still nothing for New York State?!?!

I've been reading this post on this particular forum for a few days now. Heres my take on EC. I live in Albany, very close to EC. I've inquired on their nursing program, paid my $75 dollar fee, sent in a copy of my license. That would be LPN license. I received an email in my EC login from a advisor encouraging me to fully enroll. I do believe it's 8 hundred an some dollars per year. Keep in mind my application clearly stated I went to a vocational school for my LPN, in other words, I have no credits to transfer, zip, none, notta. If it wasn't for this forum and various others I would have not known that I didn't have to fully enroll until I finished all my prerequisites and completed nsg concepts one and rec'd credit and not had to take nsg concepts 2. The moral of this story is, "in my opinion only". Excelsior college is in it for the money and thats point blank. Look at the pass/fail rate of the CPNE, It's in the 60 percentile. Thats alot of money to be made on their behalf for repeats, and many have repeated. All that effort, time spent studying, and yes, you all put your undivided whole hearted body and soul into all that needs to be done to excel in each subject. I looked at the study material and the practice tests. It's not easy and u must know ur stuff. But the pass rate remains low, so many of us seek out CPNE work shops to add that extra know how. Of course thats an added fee. That in it's self and the email I received from Excelsior turned me right off. I know going to a traditional college can be an inconvenience to some, and yes before someone replys with "You can fail in traditional college also" I would rather take that chance. Further more, you do have the added advantage and experience of a clinical instructor to guide you "hopefully" in the right direction. The bottom line is: The wording in this topic is 100% correct "WARNING" Excelsior college is looking out for excelsior college. Money talks, and Excelsior is making mega money with it's nursing program. Do the math. 20 people per month pay for the CPNE. (guesstimating) 10 fail. Round it off to 2 thousand dollars per shot. Thats 20K Excelsior pockets. I'm sure the numbers are much higher. And if after the third try at the CPNE with a fail your out. Yeah who wins here? I would really like to see some of those ce's perform under the pressure the students go through and get it 100% right each shot. I doubt it could happen. Excelsior college won on my end to. They got my 75 bucks, non-refundable. Do yourself a favor. Look into taking all your prerequisites online, many schools offer them. It's the same as doing excelsiors program, sorta kinda. When it comes time to do your clinicals and you have restraints such as children, try and find a friend, relative to help you out. Remember it's temporary. If you feel Excelsior is the route for you, by all means tackle it with full force. Know your options and know the ways of excelsior college when it comes to policy. We all know the stories of being sucked in (College network, rue) in my mind and the response I received from Excelsior is no different. And to touch base on a topic; If we're all caring for patients for the benefit of health, be it, CNA, LPN, RN, etc... It's still called NURSING! Please people be easy on me, just my thoughts on Excelsior.

Yes ur absolutely correct. It was the application fee not the enrollment fee.

Thank you to all that have posted. Now I'm really confused. I've been an LPN for 13yrs, I can remember being tested on a bed bath and the overwhelming feeling I experienced in being watched.......Yes a simply bed bath. I have picked up many bad habits along the way in my years of long term care, I'm well aware of all of them. Nothing of course that would harm any human being but all in all bad habits when the cats away.........I'm sure many a LPN's have done so knowing it was a no, no. Excelsior does have it's advantages; 1. I can study and not have a scheduled time frame. 2. No homework 3. I can test out when I feel I'm ready 4. Excellent support from fellow students Disadvantages; I can think of only one.................CPNE, low pass rate..........Ugh! The fear of the unknown, love that quote! I'm there! I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. Looks like I have some serious mental thinking to be thought!

I'm a lil confused. I live in Albany and never heard of Samaritan nor Albany memorial offering a 12 month transition course from LPN to RN. If this is true, I would have did this yesterday. Do u happen to have a link with this info?

Well Ive been thinking long and hard. I paid the 75 dollar enrollment fee and I have since had second thoughts.... That darn CPNE scares the bejesus out of me. I just cant take a chance of going through the entire program to think I could pay 2000 bucks to test on the clinical side to fail. I've sent all my info into Maria college, we'll see how it goes..................Yup i'm out of 75 dollars, but I feel better with the decision I've made. Good luck to u though :-)

Wow! Thats fabulous! I have the material am trying to motivate myself to study. I just paid the $75 enrollment fee. I hoped to test out in 2-3 wks. I better get going............Lol!

Hi; Any students from the Albany New York area? After weighing my options about EC and traditional college, I have decided to enroll in EC. Any guidance would be appreciated

Can someone please post how the micro exam is, how long does it take to complete and also how long did u study for it before you felt comfortable to take the exam. Thanks!

I agree with all colleges charge an entry fee. I live 15 mins away from Excelsior, right here in good ole Albany, NY. At the time I personally went to the school for info. No application fee what-so-ever. Honestly. As for enrollment, now thats another story.

Thanks for the "quick" come back. 3 years ago, I started Excelsior. At that time they didn't charge one iota. So I guess...They now do :-)

HI all; Does Excelsior college now charge $75.00 to apply? :angryfire

Anyone know what Maria college, Albany, NY, RN-LPN Transition program is like?

Good luck and yes, soak it up.

Cheating is defined as writing down answers to questions that don't belong to u. Notching a pencil, in my opinion goes along with part of the learning process. Call it what you want. As stated, I took the test twice prior to passing. Tia

This pre-test has always been there, At least in NY. The test generally starts out easy and gets more difficult as u proceed. Make sure you read everything prior to starting. I had to take the math section twice. Simply because I didn't read the directions correctly. It use to be u got your results the same day. I understand now it takes a few weeks. I tested In Troy, NY In 1996. Things have changed since then. Good luck! Tia

Thanks; Excelsior college has no math to take. However, I would think one must know math prior to taking any nursing course. I thought A&P because in my opinion seems like one of the harder exams. In LPN school, I learned your basic A&P, I think this would be much more challenging. "I think":chuckle

Hi all; I am starting the RN program with excelsior college. I've been an LPN for 10yrs with tons of geriatric experience behind my belt. Curious to know whats the best first prereq to take. I was thinking A&P. Any comments? I have no previous credits under my hat because I went to a vocational school for my LPN, Which did not apply credits at that time 1996. So I must start from scratch. Thanx, Tia

I do get your point. And your sooooo right. I do in all honesty feel sorry for her. Thanx so much! Tia

Hi all: Any advice on how to deal with a mean LPN, who happens to hold the same title as me. For I am an LPN also. This LPN has been one for 27yrs. Me 9yrs. She's sarcastic behind my back, tells others I don't know what I'm doing. when in fact I am confident in all my abilities. And so is the Don. I've been a charge nurse in a LTC Facility for 7yrs and know my clinical nursing like the back of my hand. I have tried to play the roll, kill her with kindness, but it doesn't seem to be working. I act on all my pts needs, wants and ailments. She has been the only nurse in this facility for 8yrs. Could I be a threat to her?:angryfire Any comments, Tia