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  1. Excelsior BSN students? =)

    BerryHappy replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi Tasha! I'm so glad to see you are taking the EC BSN course. I have been silently reading your posts for a few years now and you continue to motivate me. ! I just FINALLY passed my CPNE and am...

  2. What is the CPNE like

    BerryHappy replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in Excelsior College

    I just just JUST passed my CPNE (yesterday)! It was my SECOND go at it, and the entire process is horribly grueling. Now that I look back, I would say that going the Excelsior route is logistically...

  3. Turning a hospice patient in severe pain?

    BerryHappy replied to IheartICUnursing's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am a hospice nurse. Yes, you did the right thing. Sometimes, doing nothing is very difficult to do, but in hospice it is a necessity. For future reference when dealing with hospice patient's,...

  4. Leaving Excelsior program

    BerryHappy replied to NurseGrape3000's topic in Excelsior College

    Wow! Good for you! You are making a GUTSY choice! I just FINALLY finished allllll my EC tests and will be taking my CPNE in October. The one thing I wish someone had warned me about is the CPNE,...

  5. BRA!!!!

    BerryHappy posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    PLEASE SOMEBODY PLEASE recommend a PERFECT bra for me! I am a new nurse (>1 yr) and cannot find a bra that my boobs don't topple out of when bending over! I am a 36D and I KNOW no push-ups, front...

  6. Missed Scheduled Excelsior Exam - Pearson Vue......do I have refund option?

    BerryHappy replied to Determine2b's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You are SOL! Sorry! I did the SAME THING and was HORRIFIED to find out I had lost the $250. I guess maybe you can try and schmooze your advisor to see if he can do anything for you but I doubt it!...

  7. General ed classes for EC

    BerryHappy replied to akita_mommy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow you've got a lot of the required course done! Good Girl ! If you read some of my previous posts u will see I've been enrolled c EC for a few years. I am about to graduate this year. All your...

  8. It's official, I have my temporary practice permit!!

    BerryHappy replied to MissingMyErica's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :yeah::nurse::nurse::hug::hug::dncgbby::hlk::nmbrn::anpom::anpom:*wine*wine*wine:ancong!:

  9. Im and LPN who wants to become an RN! Whats the deal with Excelsior???

    BerryHappy replied to aviahhasmyheart's topic in Excelsior College

    All LPN-RN programs have good and bad aspects. I am a currently enrolled Excelsior College (EC) LPN-RN student. I am just about ready to take my final exam which is the CPNE. Here are some easy...

  10. Passed LS3!

    BerryHappy replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    BRAVO!

  11. FCCA info...

    BerryHappy posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ok, I don't know if this violates the honesty pledge so if it does I understand if the "POWERS THAT BE" take this thread down. I really had a difficult time finding enough info on the FCCA so I...

  12. FCCA info...

    BerryHappy replied to BerryHappy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well, I am prepared to apply for the CPNE right now, but my background check says it is finished but there is a big PENDING in the background of my results! I sent an email to Certified Profile (the...

  13. Weekly "What Are You Working On This Week?" Thread, May 10th

    BerryHappy replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I LOVE this thread 'cuz it keeps us accountable! Where where you LOOPS, 3 YEARS AGO when I STARTED EC ??? Ugh, I got lazy, but now I JUST PASSED MY FCCA and am waiting for my background check to be...

  14. Lock in prices before the deadline

    BerryHappy replied to spreadlove's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Be very very careful:uhoh21:! I paid for two exams very early, and then got lazy. I took 1 exam 3 months later, and proceeded to loose my money because I forgot about the second exam and missed the...

  15. Need Help!!! Having hard time Passing EC...Gotta be done by April!

    BerryHappy replied to NurseMaryB's topic in Excelsior College

    I agree with dslpninla. Lisa Arends stuff is just waaaaay to much info, and sg101 was similar. Just go out and buy the Saunders NCLEX-RN Comprehensive Review...I think the 4th or 5th edition. Go...

  16. Finally got my graduation date from Excelsior!

    BerryHappy replied to MissingMyErica's topic in Online Distance Learning

    At my former job we all knew when a LPN was waiting to take their boards so I think so! AND once they became a Graduate RN they got a BUMP up in pay, and an even BIGGER BUMP when they passed!!! So...

  17. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    BerryHappy replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Excelsior College LPN-RN online

  18. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    BerryHappy replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I will be finishing up with EC LPN-RN program and plan on starting my RN-BSN immediately. Why are people choosing OU program over EC's program? Any

  19. Finally got my graduation date from Excelsior!

    BerryHappy replied to MissingMyErica's topic in Online Distance Learning

    O YAY!!! I'm so happy 4 YOU!!! :hug: I know how it is to keep checkin that EC site! I always expect them to send me a message saying STOP BUGGING US:eek:!!!! I plan on starting the EC BSN program...

  20. Excelsior college

    BerryHappy replied to Betty555's topic in Excelsior College

    It has taken me almost 3 years from graduating from LPN school. That's mostly been because I was lazy. I am taking my CPNE in September and hope to take NCLEX-RN before the end of the year. I had...

  21. EC graduate finishes BSN in 9 months!

    BerryHappy replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow! You are GREAT motivation to the rest of us! Thanks &

  22. What are YOU working on this week for school???

    BerryHappy replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Convoy ops & qualifying with a M16??? IDK what that all means but MAN IT SOUNDS COOL!!! Waiting for Mr. Postman to bring me my FCCA, reading 50 pages per day of CPNE study Guide, doing 50...

  23. How many times can I reschedule an EC Exam at Pearson Vue?

    BerryHappy replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think I rescheduled one of mine at least 10x's!!! I would take whatever was available, and then DAILY check to see if something sooner would open up. Sometimes I would even change it twice in one...

  24. LS 1,2 & 3 left, but so overwhelmed, help

    BerryHappy replied to OneFlyNurz's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ya know what, all that said. You ARE going to finish it. The finish line looks sooooo far away, ,but it really isn't. It feels like this is taking FOREVER, , it really doesn't. And you wonder HOW...

  25. Wait, wait...is it REALLY 529 pages??!!!

    BerryHappy posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    WHAT THE HECK? EC says they are mailing me the CPNE study guide on CD and/or I can download it and print it out directly. BUT IT'S 529 PAGES!!! That's more than an entire REAM of paper! Not...