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  1. Passed CPNE in Albany (AMC) 1/17, No Retakes!

    erinp88 replied to EquuszARNP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got it today!! Way easier to pack than the one out of

  2. CPNE eligible and lot's of questions.

    erinp88 replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

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  3. So I got a CPNE date in Racine.........

    erinp88 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    And it's way earlier than I expected!! I know a few days ago I was on here complaining about not having a date yet, but holy cow, did I not expect to be right on with my "ready date." I had put an...

  4. So I got a CPNE date in Racine.........

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, I'm taking it. No workshops, just investing money in whatever resources I can get my hand on. I feel like I'm on a suicide mission, but have to stay focused and take control of the

  5. Passed CPNE in Albany (AMC) 1/17, No Retakes!

    erinp88 replied to EquuszARNP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats again!! Can't wait for the Excelsior wound you're sending me.

  6. Irrigating a catheter or NG tube

    erinp88 replied to NurseSunshine25's topic in Online Distance Learning

    NurseSunshine: I have the same fear! I called Excelsior this morning and they recommended this book for skills: Clinical Nursing Skills: Basic to Advanced Skills The ISBN: 0132243555. It's accompanied...

  7. Question about content guides

    erinp88 replied to GCmomRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If LS 2 is the same as NC 5, I don't remember drugs being heavily emphasized on.. I would just focus on the ones listed in the

  8. Rude Excelsior Advisor?

    erinp88 replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yikes! That sounds awful. I've never had any problem with email advisement. Everyone who has replied is always very nice! I have had various experiences on the phone. i.e. I had one advisor say one...

  9. Anyone do the CPNE with minimal clinical experience?

    erinp88 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    So, I'm still waiting for my CPNE date and I'm freaking out. As most of you know, I live in Michigan where the economy is extra dumpy compared to the rest of the country. When I enrolled in...

  10. Guess who is NOT CPNE eligible?

    erinp88 replied to agldragonRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You can call and ask them to waive the waiting period and possibly retest

  11. testing question

    erinp88 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I studied for about 2 weeks on that exam. Be careful though, don't underestimate

  12. CPNE

    erinp88 replied to TiffanyRN!!'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    Are we allowed to refer to anything if we are assigned a task we're not familiar with... For example, I believe I saw something about irrigating an NG tube.. I would have no idea how to start with...

  13. EC Students: What study materials did you use for the NCs?

    erinp88 replied to R0xyg4l's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The recommended textbooks... spent 5 weeks on this one! Good

  14. College Network or Excelsior for LPN to RN ASN degree?? So Confused!!!

    erinp88 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    I enrolled in Oct. 2007 and didn't start until Feb. 08. I had a hard time studying since I worked M-Fri. That job entailed a lot of emotional baggage and it was difficult for me to want to study when...

  15. looking for schools either on-line or campus in Michigan that offer LPN to RN bridge

    erinp88 replied to BeckyLynn2's topic in LPN to RN

    mccvlc.org has an LPN to RN program. KVCC used to be part of it but they dropped a year ago. I ended up with Excelsior because I missed the mccvlc.org pre req deadline by a week. I live in West...

  16. So I got a CPNE date in Racine.........

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm a big "timer" person. I set timers for a set amount of time and focus on certain areas. Sometimes I am so ADD, I can only focus for 10 minutes! Good

  17. has ANYONE gone through The College Network then transferred to EC and graduated?

    erinp88 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    BostonNurse: If it helps, I paid aprox. $6000 for Excelsior and finishing up my general education. You can do a payment plan for the annual enrollment fee which I always took advantage of. After tax...

  18. So I got a CPNE date in Racine.........

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't get discouraged!! One thing I learned is that there are no shortcuts to this program... I used TCN/Chancellor modules for tests 1,3,4 & 6. I got B's on all of them and failed 6 with a D. It...

  19. Workshop 2 weeks before CPNE.. is it too late?

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No, he doesn't understand how hard it is. He keeps telling me that I get worked up over things all the time and always do a good job, so why would this be any different? I keep trying to tell him it's...

  20. Workshop 2 weeks before CPNE.. is it too late?

    erinp88 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi everyone! Continuing with my anxiety as I'm trying to figure out what to invest in for the CPNE. I am researching all the workshop options and am considering taking Lynn's in NC 2 weeks before my...

  21. Workshop 2 weeks before CPNE.. is it too late?

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Plan on getting scheduled on your ready date. I picked an "early" ready date because they said it is taking 6-8 months from the time your application is accepted. I figured there was no way I'd get...

  22. Michigan State ADN-BSN?

    erinp88 replied to amjowens's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Try Ferris as well. I looked at MSU and they had extensive Chemistry and Math

  23. Excelsior???

    erinp88 replied to jennrose_03's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've heard horror stories in West Michigan about Excelsior grads not getting hired.. But new grads are also not getting hired in my area as well. My plan is to go to a smaller po-dunk hospital and...

  24. Workshop 2 weeks before CPNE.. is it too late?

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oops! Sorry about that! Wish I would've saw it early! Please don't work 5 nights in a row again! I need you so I have someone to freak out on!

  25. Workshop 2 weeks before CPNE.. is it too late?

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    NC_Girl: Thanks for your thoughtful response!! I am going to spend this week trying to grasp my head around what's going on! My husband is dead set on me not changing my date...so it's adding extra...