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  1. Question for nurses who passed NCLEX using Saunders!

    Grapenut replied to Learz13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders exclusively, was doing about 70% correct which had me worried, but passed the NCLEX at 75 questions. The thing that sticks out in my mind about my exam was that I had several triage...

  2. Excelsior College- almost seems too easy

    Grapenut replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Though you can't get student loans for ECs nursing program, EC has scholarships you can apply for. My friend got one that was enough to pay for her CPNE and her graduation fees. I applied but didn't...

  3. CLEP Human Growth and Development

    Grapenut replied to RN-4Ever's topic in General Nursing

    If you review Erikson, Freud, Piaget and those psychologists who had the theories about the different stages, which ones were which, you should do okay. I also subscribed (for $20 for a month) to a...

  4. CLEP Human Growth and Development

    Grapenut replied to RN-4Ever's topic in General Nursing

    I took it about a year and a half ago. It's not one of the hardest CLEPs by far. I used one of the study guides you can get at any book seller (I think I used REA) and just went over and over it a few...

  5. Georgia Help!

    Grapenut replied to Suzanneyoulike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh yeah, P.S. - Don't forget, the BON tried to have us all banned. I'm not sure I'd call them for any help as they probably aren't going to go out of their way to assist you, if you know what I

  6. Georgia Help!

    Grapenut replied to Suzanneyoulike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I worked at a hospital in Carrollton which is west of Atlanta that employed LPNs. If I was still working there when I finished EC my nurse manager would have gladly set up my preceptorship to keep me...

  7. CPNE Mistakes - I would love to learn from yours

    Grapenut replied to pebbles57's topic in Online Distance Learning

    On my first PCS I was psyched, I was ready, I did everything right. Finished my documenting (I thought), turned it all in to the CE, she read the statement, I said yes, I'm finished . . . turned to...

  8. Georgia Help!

    Grapenut replied to Suzanneyoulike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Where do you live? I spent 4 years as an LPN on a med-surg unit while I finished my RN with EC (which I just passed my NCLEX last week). I live in a different state now, but I know there are hospitals...

  9. Excelsior Credit By Examination

    Grapenut replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's just one of those suck-it-up-and-do-it things. I don't know which class or subject you're referring to, but if it is a core class that you can do a CLEP exam and get credit, those are the easiest...

  10. How long did it take you to finish Info Lit as a ADN student?

    Grapenut replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I spread it out over 3 days. But I agree with others here - if you're willing to sit down and get it done in a day you

  11. Paying for the CPNE

    Grapenut replied to WEST1014, RN,BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just finished and to apply you have to put a minimum of $600 down and you can spread the rest out 3 or 4 months. The school also has some scholarships available. I applied for one and didn't get...

  12. Excelsior College- almost seems too easy

    Grapenut replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just finished EC's course and passed my NCLEX last week. It took me 2 years, but that was due to a money shortage (you know - LPN: Low Paid Nurse). I had to become a travel nurse to make enough to...

  13. EC grad ready to take state boards

    Grapenut posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Anybody know anything about taking the Alaska state board? I just finished my ASN with Excelsior and I live up here now so I'd like to just do their boards instead of another state and then applying...

  14. EC grad ready to take state boards

    Grapenut replied to Grapenut's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Ashlie - I took the CPNE in Lubbock, TX. The CPNE is a nerve-racking experience no matter where you go, but I had a good experience in Lubbock. You take EC's written exams through Pearson-Vue....

  15. Is a Nclex review course really necessary?

    Grapenut replied to motivated2nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I finished my LPN there was a course offered at my school by an outside company that was supposed to help prepare you for the NCLEX. A few classmates attended, and they all said it was not worth...

  16. LPN moving to Seattle need info / advice

    Grapenut posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    I am moving to Seattle and would appreciate hearing from LPNs who have moved there from out of state. Specifically, how difficult is it to get on at a hospital? What is the salary range (I have 4...

  17. Bush Nursing in AK!

    Grapenut replied to alaskabound's topic in General Nursing

    I've just moved to SE Alaska. It's not so harsh here, temps are moderate and it's a rain forest. It's a good place to get your feet wet (no pun intended) and see how you like being up here before you...

  18. Ketchikan

    Grapenut posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone give me any info on Ketchikan, getting you vehicle ferried over from Bellingham, or life there in general?

  19. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    Grapenut replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    ec will give you an extension on your re-enrollment fee until the matter is settled. i was at the meeting. i'm not sure why certain issues (such as clinicals) haven't been formally brought up. i guess...

  20. Question about CLEP and College Network

    Grapenut replied to radrook's topic in LPN to RN

    Apologies if my post came across as putting down people who have signed with TCN or Rue. Like I said, I came within a hair of doing it myself, and had I known for certain that I could have made the...

  21. Question about CLEP and College Network

    Grapenut replied to radrook's topic in LPN to RN

    I think this has already been said, whether on this thread or others I've read, but if you really want to check out whether TCN has some special magic in their study materials (not), you can purchase...

  22. Microbiology for EC

    Grapenut replied to akanini's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got the Micro textbook EC recommends for the course (bought it cheap from half.com) and was overwhelmed when it came - 800+ pages. I started reading and really felt overwhelmed because the first...

  23. Visiting WA to see if I want to move there.. Advice needed!

    Grapenut replied to nursedani08's topic in Washington Nursing

    I have my LPN from the state of Georgia with 4 years experience and am thinking of moving to the Seattle area as my daughter is moving there. I have also finished all of Excelsior College's ASN...

  24. It shut off at 75! :)

    Grapenut replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's great. After all the exams you've passed to get this far, you know it's going to be good news! Aren't you an EC grad too? I don't think I'll ever be as scared of any exam as I am the

  25. Question about CLEP and College Network

    Grapenut replied to radrook's topic in LPN to RN

    You don't need TCN. They are just a publishing company, not connected to any college. They sell study materials for a monthly fee, you sign a contract and are legally obligated to pay them, even if...