NC Girl BSN

NC Girl BSN

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  1. Greetings!

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

    Welcome Jon! I am waiting on my CPNE date and studying a little everyday. I liked the flexibility of Excelsior RN program. It's definetly not for everyone but it's a good alternative if you need to...

  2. My CPNE Experience!!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to medic3434's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! Job Well

  3. Talk me down from the ledge!

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

    Sue that's too bad! I got this mnemonic from Rob. I went through about 4 different people's memonics and pulled out ones that related to the area of care. I liked most of Robs mnemonics the best...

  4. Talk me down from the ledge!

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

    It's there! Its part of My O2 mnemonic : SOAP S-Skin assessment(skin around canula.Nose & ears) O-Oxygen status & rate A-Activity Level P-Position(to improve

  5. Please Help the online degree illiterate

    NC Girl BSN replied to Man Nurse TN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Go to Ebay and type in "Chancellors" or "Excelsior College" or "College Network". All the information is pretty much the same. I am under the new curriculum and used all the NC modules and did just...

  6. Talk me down from the ledge!

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

    ((Hugs)) to you! OMG I never knew how emotional I could get over people taking the CPNE. I visit the EPN board and have to hold my breath in hopes that the weekenders pass. It seems like most of the...

  7. Please Help the online degree illiterate

    NC Girl BSN replied to Man Nurse TN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So true Sue! Me and a friend of mine may decide to go but I really don't have the time at work to take off a week. I am going to Lynn workshop next month and it is alot more

  8. Please Help the online degree illiterate

    NC Girl BSN replied to Man Nurse TN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Totally agree! I bought Chancellors and College Network modules on Ebay for pennies compared to the original price and I didn't have to sign a contract. Do yourself a favor and don't sign because you...

  9. study tips for Nc4

    NC Girl BSN replied to respect all nurses's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What study materials are you using? I used the Medsurg Book, College Network NC4 and studygroup101. It was a big

  10. I haven't forgotten you guys

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

    Good Luck Sue! I'm glad your taking your husband for support stay focused and bring home the

  11. The FCCA Dates:What were they thinking

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

    ec will let you apply and take the cpne before the fcca's if you finish your nursing exams. you just have to take the fcca's after the cpne. but i know two people under the new curriculum that are...

  12. The FCCA Dates:What were they thinking

    NC Girl BSN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just saw a thread on the EC EPN board that said the EC faculty HOPE that the 1st of the 3 FCCA's will be available by NOVEMBER! Are you kidding me?? Im waiting on a CPNE date and hope to take it in...

  13. Need CPNE Workshop advice

    NC Girl BSN replied to girlmedic44's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't go to the one in Atlanta. I did not heard anything good about that one. I am going to Lynn's in Aug 114,15,16. She has added an extra skills day to her workshop. I am toying between EC and...

  14. NC 5 troubles..

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

    It wasn't the psych that messed me up, it was the metabolic system and regulatory system. I could not grasp all the hypo and hyper hypothyroidism stuff and all the diabetic stuff. I did fine in the...

  15. Help, I need your option on priorities!!!!

    NC Girl BSN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    EC accepted my paperwork Jun 6th 2008 for the CPNE and I have learned half of my mnemonics while trying to study for Microbiology. This has got to be the hardest thing in the world right now. All I...

  16. Done with all my Concept Exams!!

    NC Girl BSN replied to TIN65RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Great news! Now gear up for the roller coaster

  17. NC 5 troubles..

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

    Change, What are you using to study? I too failed HD2. What I did was went back over the practice test and studied the rationals. I made sure I knew all the diseases or disorders, Signs and Symptoms...

  18. Anyone have trouble finding a job after Excelsior

    NC Girl BSN replied to Amber07's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm so happy you found a job! I knew you would sooner or later. Since it is in Maternity you may want to freshen up on terms in Labor and delivery and refresh on some of the medications. I'm sure you...

  19. I passed reproductive health- 1 to go!

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

    Congratulation! Is this the same Change that was doubting herself and dragging through the exams? This is so awesome that you only have one more test and then on to the CPNE! I was in the same boat as...

  20. FCCA - Anyone done them?

    NC Girl BSN replied to oeue2007's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am under the new curriculum and applied for the CPNE June 1st. The FCCA are scheduled to come out Oct 08. If you finish your exam before then you can apply for the CPNE and take the FCCA's before...

  21. Trying To Finish Up Asap

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

    That's a good score! I bet you could pass it if you took it next

  22. Anyone have trouble finding a job after Excelsior

    NC Girl BSN replied to Amber07's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Amber I am so sorry to hear that. I still would not give up if I were you. I think your situation is a little different than most because many are EMT's or LPN's. I'm sure they probably see you as a...

  23. Anyone in Ct doing the LPN to RN from The College Network

    NC Girl BSN replied to manilow12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Bethinct, I just looked on Ebay and typed in "College Network"and there are 4 people selling all of there modules in a complete package. Including nursing and undergraduate courses so if you big high...

  24. Anyone in Ct doing the LPN to RN from The College Network

    NC Girl BSN replied to manilow12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't forget to go to Ebay and look for College Network modules for a big reduction in price. I just bought a TCN Microbiology for $15.50 + 5.00 shipping. Thats a fantastic deal compared to $500. They...

  25. Anyone have trouble finding a job after Excelsior

    NC Girl BSN replied to Amber07's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thats great Amber! I hope you get a hospital job that you can enjoy. Now once you get through the door you show them what your made of because you have already proven that to Excelsior. Please post...