Up2nogood RN

Up2nogood RN RN

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  1. CPNE Workshop

    Up2nogood RN replied to nberry255's topic in Online Distance Learning

  2. Passed Health Differences #2!

    Up2nogood RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Passed with an 'A' and my last nursing exam (HD #3) is next Friday :nuke: I'm glad there's a wait for the CPNE, b/c these exams went by way to

  3. LPN Program at Pioneer Pacific College

    Up2nogood RN replied to hopeful234's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Excelsior only waives one exam if you have an LPN license.They do not accept classes that were completed thru Pioneer, Apollo etc. I'm going this route and I took all my science, psych, and math at a...

  4. More EC newbie questions

    Up2nogood RN replied to Jeepgirl48's topic in Online Distance Learning

    With the new curriculum the exams are 3 credits instead of 4 so there is an extra exam. There is an extra part compared to the old curriculum, the 3 part FCCA which isn't available to take yet. But...

  5. Excelsior Financial aid

    Up2nogood RN replied to TIN65RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There's a select few institutions that will grant excelsior students a private student loan. It took me 2 months to get my money even though I was approved within 2 wks. EC put disbursement date of...

  6. MHCC Applicants, any tips?

    Up2nogood RN replied to Dental Hygienist's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'd say MHCC is pretty difficult to get into. A 4.0 gpa will not guarantee that one will have enough points even to make it to an interview. With points being given for a prior degree and CNA...

  7. I think I already know the answer...

    Up2nogood RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    ..but thought I'd ask anyway. Does anyone know if other colleges will recognize the credits one receives for EC nursing exams? I haven't even been able to apply for the CPNE yet and I'm getting...

  8. Depressed

    Up2nogood RN replied to meltom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've never taken an Excellsior test so I wouldn't be able to give advice on that. I think a CLEP is cheaper and if I remember correctly lifespan psych has a lot to do about theorists and all their...

  9. Depressed

    Up2nogood RN replied to meltom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know what you mean about TCN and sociology module. There were some things not covered in their study guide that was on the test. But it's possible that those questions weren't scored. I'm sorry that...

  10. Is there anyone who has done Excelsior RN program using only study guides?

    Up2nogood RN replied to armymedic to RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It also seems like every friend/relative I have has or had some kind of health issue so of course I have to grill them on what's going on. It's funny how you notice all these things when you're...

  11. Is there anyone who has done Excelsior RN program using only study guides?

    Up2nogood RN replied to armymedic to RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had both nursing books and TCN study guides but have a hard time reading and just trying to memorize facts. What helped me to pull it all together is thinking back to patients I've taken care of in...

  12. Excelsior How fast can you have your RN??

    Up2nogood RN replied to COLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got the nursing exams done in exactly 2 months. Just getting my info together for CPNE app. Does anyone know if an RPAC has shorter wait time or all they all about the same? I'm leaning towards MPAC...

  13. any grads of LPN2RN @ lower valley college in Longview WA?

    Up2nogood RN replied to Meems's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It sounds like a good program and I was thinking about going that route but being a new grad I would still have to work 1,000 hrs as an LPN before I could even apply. I decided to go thru Excelsior; I...

  14. Passed Health Differences #2!

    Up2nogood RN replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Woo-Hoo they're all done! Squeaked by with a B on HD #3. There were alot of things they asked that I thought were really out of left field or never even heard of. Oh well, spring break will be so much...

  15. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    Up2nogood RN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Congratulations!!! I bet you're so happy to get that over with! I just finished EC exams and getting wound up already about the CPNE. I'm a new grad working home health w/ peds on vents, not exactly...

  16. For CNAs in LTC, Subacute, and Acute Care...

    Up2nogood RN replied to JaredCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I was doing my pre-reqs I went to school FT during the week and worked fri,sat,sun 12 hr nocs on a surgical unit. I thought working in acute care was easier than working LTC plus you get the...

  17. Salary for starting LPN?

    Up2nogood RN replied to HTmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    LTC pays around $20/hr for a new grad. Hospitals aren't hiring LPN's here that I know of. I'm doing private duty peds for $22. The cost of living isn't bad here except for gas prices is among the...

  18. Passed Health Differences #2!

    Up2nogood RN replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks to everyone :nuke:. My last exam is tomorrow!! I used TCN study guides mostly, EC practice exams, and NCLEX books w/ practice

  19. Money to continue with the Excelsior program

    Up2nogood RN replied to EDTEd's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went through Citibank for $7k so I wouldn't worry about paying for the exams/CPNE.Altough my loan was certified by EC and approved on 2/2/08 I still haven't received my check. Which is a big @#* on...

  20. Any one want a study partner??

    Up2nogood RN replied to akcarmean's topic in LPN to RN

    TCN is just a publishing company. I made the expensive mistake of not researching before I signed with them. You don't need to go through them at all to get an ADN, just go directly to Excelsior. TCN...

  21. Advice on Health Differences Across the Lifespan 1 (NC4)

    Up2nogood RN replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, I agree it was a review even for me an LPN. With you being a medic you shouldn't have any problems with it. I just took it 2 wks ago and didn't study like I should have but surprisingly got an A....

  22. New Grad in CA needs Advice

    Up2nogood RN replied to NewGrad08CA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It must be something like that b/c I can't believe that a student with a mindset like this could get thru nursing

  23. Finished Clinical; Have Questions

    Up2nogood RN replied to WVlpn2b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unfortunately I've seen a lot of LTC facilities to be like that. I worked for 8 years as a CNA in LTC and 7 yrs in the hospital before going on to nursing school. My clinical sites were terrible-no...

  24. Private duty nurse-any with good medical insurance?

    Up2nogood RN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    I recently started doing private duty peds per diem. I would love to do it full time but the benefits don't compare to what I receive from the hospital to cover my family (I work PT and pay $75 a...

  25. I am eligible for cpne! under new curriculum!

    Up2nogood RN replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks nursemom-it's gonna be such a relief to get these exams done! Not quite the same relief that I'll have after I pass the CPNE but it will be nice to have a little bit of a life again while...