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  1. CPNE in 9 days!!!!!!!!

    Okay, I know there are many of you who have taken the CPNE and some who have taken it in Madison. I will be testing Dec. 3 - 5 in Madison. I know my critical elements like the back of my hand. Any...
  2. CPNE in 9 days!!!!!!!!

    Thanks to everyone who has wished me well and to those who have provided me with some great tips. I will be off tommorrow and will be back Monday morning. I will post my results on Monday sometime,...
  3. OSU Nurse Internship Program

    Thanks for your info. I have a list of about 20 different internships that I am looking into. I can go anywhere so I am looking for anything that will be a good fit for me and my career
  4. Anyone live in Toledo?

    Hospitals in Toledo area: Medical College of Ohio St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center St. Charles Mercy Hospital St. Anne Mercy Hospital Toledo Hospital Flower Hospital Bay Park Community Hospital St....
  5. Can anyone help me with EC Pathophysiology

    I took this exam a couple of years ago. I followed the content guide and textbook recommended by EC. I also used Lippincott's Review Series book Pathophysiology. It was an excellent condensed...
  6. Passed CPNE in Columbus

    Congrats on passing CPNE!!! That's an awesome
  7. I will be testing in Madison, WI on Dec. 3, 4, and 5. Let the fun begin!!! :)
  8. Question On Books And Tests.....

    Celeste, You can use almost any nursing books. I used books that I had from when I tried a traditional nursing program. I bought EC recommended books for the books I didn't have. Good luck....
  9. Can you find a good job with Excelsior ADN?

    I live very close to Michigan. I emailed the BON a couple of months ago and they told me that they do accept Excelsior grads. So, unless things have changed you should be able to apply for licensure...
  10. Nurses with a Business Degree

    I have a few questions that I would like some help with. First I'll explain my situation. The first time I went to college I was majoring in organizational development. Instead of finishing my...
  11. My study buddy and I were discussing our options for CPNE workshops. We have heard plenty of good things about the workshop from Excelsior. We would like to hear more about Chancellors Care Plan...
  12. Online Micro or Excelsior Exam

    In my opinion that study guide is not needed. It basically breaks down the study guide for you and tells you what you need to read in the book, what pages to color in coloring book, and what to do in...
  13. Care Plans & EC

    Medic, I practice care plans with some of my runs at work as well. It works out quite well, especially if it is a nonemergency transport and you have quite a bit of info about the patient. I carry...
  14. To workshop or not to workshop

    I hate when I see people saying that all the basic nursing care "gets handed off to CNAs anyways." This is so not true. Basic nursing care is the basis for all of nursing and it is expected that...
  15. I got a CPNE date!!!!!!!!!!!

    I finished my last test on June 28th. I received my application on July 15th, mailed it out on the 16th. They called me with my date on the
  16. How are you paying for Excelsior?

    Out of pocket, tax returns, bank robberies...er, I mean robbing my bank account. :) Oh well, its all been worth
  17. Done with all the NC tests!!!

    Congrats on finishing your exams! I just finished mine recently as well, I am just waiting for my carjack and application to take the CPNE.:) If you are interested maybe we could do a little email...
  18. What's Your Study Schedule/Tips?

    I usually study for 2 - 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. I usually study at night but, I'm a night person. To keep motivated, I set a date for my exam. That way I have something to work towards. If...
  19. Sent my application to Excelsior today!!!

    Good luck on your new journey. Mine is coming to an end. I am currently waiting for my CPNE study guide and application. Still have micro and psych to get out of the way
  20. I Passed!!! I Passed!!! I Passed!!! I Passed!!!!

    Congrats on passing the CPNE!!!!!!!! I would love to read your experience when you post
  21. CPNE Racine June 25-27--anybody else?

    Good luck Chris! I hope to be in your spot
  22. You have to send in an official copy of your transcripts. I don't think they can be faxed because then there is no way to prove they are official. When I sent mine in, it was in a sealed envelope...
  23. I passed the CPNE!!!!

    I'm hoping to get this last NC course done by the end of June. I was hoping for a late September or October test date. We'll see what happens.
  24. Excelsior couse guides?

    I use the Excelsior content guides provided for free on the website or they will mail to you. I purchase the recommended texts used and often the earlier edition. I also use some notes that are...
  25. I passed the CPNE!!!!

    Congrats! I hope to be taking the CPNE by the end of the year. I only have NC: Foundations of Professional Practice, Micro, Lifespan, and the Info Literacy class left to