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  1. Got my degree eval. back

    erinp88 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took all of my electives online through local community colleges. I needed a nice break from 'self study.' It added to the cost a little bit, but it kept me on

  2. NPAC or SPAC

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

    I've heard really good things about the SPAC too recently. Lots of people calling and getting dates right away as

  3. Preparation for the cpne

    erinp88 replied to 4pancakes's topic in Online Distance Learning

    stevefl is right! By the time I got my date, the workshops were not conveniently scheduled or

  4. PASSED FCCA

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

    Thanks, Lunah! That's what I had thought, but all these elaborate mnemonics have gotten me a little mixed

  5. Health Differences Life Span 2

    erinp88 replied to cheltoe's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great! I think for NC 5, I only got low 60's on the practice exams. I never found any correlation between those things and the real exam other than it was nice to get...

  6. PASSED FCCA

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

    For some reason, for the life of me, I cannot figure out the '20 minute check' thing. I have an appointment with a staff member for next Monday, and this is the first thing I want clarified. I...

  7. What should I do next?

    erinp88 replied to keepmovingrn's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm not sure about all classes, but many of us have received credit for Penn Foster's Information Literacy course. As always, I recommend seeking prior approval from an advisor. Here is the response...

  8. Which RPAC ?

    erinp88 replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Answering, rambling and freaking out on the EPN! Expressing my anxiety anywhere I can! I started the online workshop for skills today.. We'll see if it

  9. PASSED FCCA

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

    Me too!! It's an entire new level of insanity! I had to start blogging about it because I am not dealing well with the prep. I'm struggling big time with the labs! I have no idea why, it's all stuff...

  10. What should I do next?

    erinp88 replied to keepmovingrn's topic in Excelsior College

    Oh! On the note of Info Lit.. Take it through Penn Foster! It is significantly cheaper! There are many posts in this forum about it. I did it in about 2 hrs. I think it cost $110 compared to the $300+...

  11. Which RPAC ?

    erinp88 replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The NPAC is definitely moving fast.. I've heard of people getting dates 1 day after registering for the exam. I'm sure you've heard my story before. I applied to all sites in the MPAC (except Texas)...

  12. What should I do next?

    erinp88 replied to keepmovingrn's topic in Excelsior College

    If your goal is to get all the pre reqs done, I would get the A & P over with.. Are you taking it through a community college or through Excelsior? That will be the biggie and I think you can fit...

  13. Health Differences Life Span 2

    erinp88 replied to cheltoe's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm not sure what Health Differences 2 is.. I was under the old curriculum and NC 5 was a big scary one. It was hyped up so bad on the EPN and I kept postponing, postponing and postponing. It didn't...

  14. In Search of Online World History

    erinp88 replied to missninaRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Try mccvlc.org....or did you check your local community college for the online class

  15. I need info on LPN to RN online programs

    erinp88 replied to ReneeLMT's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would check with your local community colleges.. Or there is ISU's LPN to BSN. You can refer to the sticky in the forum for more information on

  16. Warning - excelsior students

    erinp88 replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just started blogging about it to keep me from going insane while preparing!! I find I have some good days and some

  17. Sherri Taylors CPNE workshop?

    erinp88 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would focus on one test at a time.. Don't get ahead of yourself!!! If you're trying to plan for finances, I would plan for a minimum of an extra $1000 to prepare for the CPNE. You will be dropping...

  18. 8 months for CPNE date??

    erinp88 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    YUP! I put in a ready date thinking that I wouldn't get scheduled anytime near it............I DID! AHHHHHH! I've been living in a different state of mind the last few weeks.........and over the...

  19. Excelsior's online CPNE workshops

    erinp88 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Anyone take them and is it worth the money? I'm debating on the care planning one as I'm wondering if I keep submitting care plans to Dr. A if that is sufficient enough? I also heard from someone it...

  20. Excelsior's online CPNE workshops

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I signed up for the skills one and documentation. I figured submitting 1 careplan a day to Dr. A will be sufficient enough for

  21. Was it the right move?

    erinp88 replied to missjennmb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I regret it! I wish I would've gone brick and mortar, but I got anxious and jumped on board with Excelsior. Don't get me wrong, Excelsior has provided wonderful opportunities for wonderful people....

  22. did horrible on first practice test for Transitions.

    erinp88 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would stick to the textbooks.........even if they're older editions. I used a Chancellor module once and failed an exam. I later realized that the Chancellor module was missing at least 5 or 6 of...

  23. did horrible on first practice test for Transitions.

    erinp88 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I never got higher than the low 70's and got A's and B's. I think for NC 5 I got high 50's and low 60's and ended up with an A. Just keep

  24. Excelsior's online CPNE workshops

    erinp88 replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks stevefl!! I may breakdown and buy that one as well.. After hearing from lots of people on the EPN, it sounds as if the care planning one is in fact overpriced and not worth it. I signed up for...

  25. 8 months for CPNE date??

    erinp88 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You will test when you want. Trust