BetterMeRN

BetterMeRN

Med/Surg Nurse, Homecare, Visiting Nurse

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  1. Transitions EC exam?

    BetterMeRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This exam was so dull, I had a hard time studying for it. I used SG101 and the practice exam and passed in an

  2. Excelsior - Need Advice!

    BetterMeRN replied to j1l4d's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I spoke with someone who was from NC visiting a patient of mine in the hospital. He told me that all of the NC nursing schools had waiting lists. In NY it's pretty much the same if you want to get...

  3. On my way!!

    BetterMeRN replied to jsnurse44's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Get started and don't stop until you're done. It's a great

  4. How to deal with negative comments about Excelsior

    BetterMeRN replied to ltsgnn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When I told my manager about getting my RN this way he laughed. I'm an LPN an a busy Med/Surg floor my manager doesn't like LPN's (he said it in orientation) he doesn't even value any of our input. He...

  5. Paramedic to RN: Getting Started

    BetterMeRN replied to engine40ladder35's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well, many people have had great experiences with EC's Micro exam. I on the otherhand haven't, I failed this exam the first time I took it and now I'm back to PASS it. I think my problem was I...

  6. TashaLPN

    BetterMeRN replied to BetterMeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't keep putting off this exam. Follow the content guide go over the rationales from the practice exams and take your test. I really wished I had used this advice myself, I would have been done...

  7. I'm really struggling with A&P need some support =(

    BetterMeRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Tasha, did you finish studying all the info for AP? How long did you study for? Micro has been kicking my behind, I just can't get a grasp on all the information. I have to pass, this is my last...

  8. Enrolled in EC's info lit for 9/7 to 11/1 anyone else?

    BetterMeRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just curious, why didn't you take through Penn Foster much

  9. cpne workshop excelsior or east coast tina??

    BetterMeRN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've heard great things about Tina, I went to EC just so I could get confirmation that I was doing things

  10. Excelsior Students/Grads

    BetterMeRN replied to Brilliant Dreams's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You can also end up like me, took the CPNE almost a year ago still haven't graduated. After completing the CPNE I had to go back to a full time job and all that I put on hold to complete the...

  11. Excelsior Exam Microbiology

    BetterMeRN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, they are the same. I think Lisa Arends notes are on point matches the content guide section by section. I think my goal of taking this exam Sept. 10th is in clear

  12. I'm really struggling with A&P need some support =(

    BetterMeRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's daunting to say the least, I would never, ever want to study for another exam like this one. I just wish it was over so I can finally be a GN. Stick with it though, and if you can do AP then...

  13. Excelsior Exam Microbiology

    BetterMeRN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I like TCN modules (study guides) especially the one I have for Micro. I can't say which one I like better between Arends and TCN, I like the fact that I can carry Arends notes on the go. The study...

  14. Excelsior...Any end in sight?

    BetterMeRN replied to 4YearNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do Micro now while u still have the energy. I saved it for last now I feel exhausted, after studying and passing the CPNE I ran out of energy. I think the concept exams were all fair. None of them...

  15. I'm really struggling with A&P need some support =(

    BetterMeRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I thought the same thing too. I wished I had completed my last requirement before CPNE. I ended up failing it guess I got cocky and didn't put much into passing after all I did pass the

  16. Do Excelsior grads have a hard time being hired?

    BetterMeRN replied to nurse2be123's topic in Excelsior College

    Im in NYC and here u won't have a problem getting a job because of EC u might have a problem because you don't have a

  17. Excelsior Exam Microbiology

    BetterMeRN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm using TCN and Lisa Arends notes. I also have Microbiolgy Demystified and find it helpful although it doesn't cover the content guide very

  18. Passed the CPNE!!!!

    BetterMeRN replied to Kelseyj79's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats, I remember when I passed it was such a great

  19. How much time do you spend studying???

    BetterMeRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So far I've been studying two hours per night for Micro. I failed exam before. I've passed everything else so far. It took me a long time to get into this one, this is like French to me. I work...

  20. How much time do you spend studying???

    BetterMeRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So far I've been studying two hours per night for Micro. I failed exam before. I've passed everything else so far. It took me a long time to get into this one, this is like French to me. I work...

  21. Ocean County College Online

    BetterMeRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, I haven't posted here in a while...been busy trying to finish my last requirement (Micro) for graduation for EC. I am considering going for my BSN in the fall, since I took A&P through EC...

  22. PASSED CPNE IN RACINE - No Repeats and no workshops!

    BetterMeRN replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Been so busy, I didn't get see your good news.

  23. Transition :(

    BetterMeRN replied to sunshineprn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You will get through this one like all the others. This one was the toughest for me, it was just too much

  24. Sherri Taylor's online workshop

    BetterMeRN replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No it's not a bad thing if you pretty much have a good idea of the areas, then memorizing them will come easy. Just make sure you can write them out without even thinking about it before you

  25. Sherri Taylor's online workshop

    BetterMeRN replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Erin, you sound like you are really getting there. Keep studying, it will be the best feeling when you leave the hospital knowing that this hurdle is behind you. I'm still elated about my