4YearNurse

HollyBerry, Good Luck with EC. I, too, live in CT. I have 3 exams left before my CPNE for LPN to RN. I did the majority of my pre-reqs with EC as well. Luckily, I researched TCN and decided I could go directly through EC. I did pick up a module ...

Studying for Transitions now....beyond BORING! Took the practice exam today got a 61 on the first one. Back to studying the boring stuff I guess!

Doing LPN to RN through Excelsior, finished all pre-reqs except Micro with them (waiting awhile for that one, still traumatized from A & P). Just passed Health Safety and started studying Transitions to RN (boring!). Still have other nursing co...

Thanks to all of you for the encouragement...it really helps. Family is there, but they really don't "get it". I just need to suck it up and snap out of my rut...it sounds like others have been where I am and have succeeded and that is the best hel...

It's not that LPN's doing the RN program don't know Anatomy. I care for an influx of varied medical issues on a daily basis and have enough knowledge of anatomy to do that effectively. However, do I remember from 4 years ago about the chemical make...

I took A&P about a month ago after studying 6 months...yes, I tend to overstudy! Used Lisa Arends, bought a cheap TCN on ebay, 3 different text books, cliff notes and took the practice exams getting a 52 and a 38...in that order! Was petrified ...

Where in CT are you? I'm in Eastern CT. I've been an LPN for 4 years in Long-Term Care and have 2 pre-reqs left before moving onto the nursing courses.

Glad to hear that, so far, for you the nursing courses are doable. I chose to do all my general ed courses first through Excelsior, will be testing on A&P in May and then only have Micro left. I have been reading blogs that state having studied...

I am an LPN Charge Nurse. Part of my duties (in addition to meds and treatments for 26 Dementia patients, and supervising CNAs) is precepting new RN Grads and new LPN Grads. I have repeatedly found the new LPNs much better suited to work in long-te...

If you go to the online bookstore and type in your class, it will tell you required texts and suggested texts. They are also listed in the coarse guide. I have a large book bundle for sale on ebay with all the required and recommended texts as well...

I have all my Lifespan Books for sale on Ebay if anyone is interested, also have them in the book exchange, huge book bundle, way over bought, but it paid off!

can you do any nursing courses while you wait or do you have to do them before you schedule your clinicals?

I am taking my first "off-line" exam next week for Lifespan development, bought every book and study guide possible, probably over-bought! Am very nervous though. Next is Gerontology and Medical Ethics, then the dreaded A&P and Microbiology whi...

:bowingpurTook my Lifespan Development exam at Pearson this morning and got a B! Am very thrilled and relieved. Glad it's over. Glad I can share my news with people who understand through this forum! On to Gerontology, Medical Ethics, Communicati...

I took my Lifespan Psychology exam this morning at Pearson and got a B! I had strong doubts while taking it, but I was glad it was 130 questions so they didn't count much each. First off-line exam under my belt, now on to Gerontology, Ethics, Commu...

Taking my lifespan exam in the morning....freaking out! took the practice exam today and got 70 on part a and 79 on part b. really hate those theories and the questions that seem all correct! no sleep tonite.:bowingpur

I'm taking the Lifespan exam in the morning and am freaking out! I took the practice exam and got 70 on part a and 79 on part b. I really hate this theory stuff. I can't wait until it is over. I just hope I pass!

Thanks again. Would you recommend micro before a&P then?

Thanks so much for the information. Yet again, I messed up and have already paide for Lifespan, which I take on Thursday at Pearson, and Gerontology, which I need to take by October 1. Oh well, live and learn. As long as I end up an RN in the end,...

Hi I am new to Excelsior College, taking my first exam this week. I am from Eastern CT am an LPN Charge Nurse in a dementia unit and also work per diem for the state.

Congrats, I take Lifespan exam this week...sooooo nervous, this theory stuff was my least favorite in LPN school and remains my least favorite....just hoping to pass and onto A&P and micro....very nervous about those

I am also facing and dreading A&P, debating whether to take it a local college instead, but that will be 2 semesters and I don't know if they will let me anyway without bio. Is it actually possible to self-learn 2 semesters worth and test out???...

taking Lifespan Development in July...any pointers?

Thanks so much for the info. I plan to apply for the scholorships as well, we'll see how that goes. I don't know what student loans don't apply to the nursing degree....just another set-back for nurses wanting to go further in their career! Thanks ...

Thanks from another clueless LPN. I have paid the $75 and had my unofficial assessment done. I have purchased from Amazon (didn't get them yet) the CLEP books for Intro. to Psychology, Human Growth and Development, Sociology, and plan to CLEP these...