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Question for LPN's who have taken NCLEX RN...what did you think? How much more difficult was the NCLEX RN compared to the PN test? Did working as a LPN help or hinder when it came to testing? I have been a LPN for 3 years in a busy ER and am taking ...

What do you guys think? Which one is easier? Im not saying I think either one will be a piece of cake but this is all I need to graduate and would really hate to fail and delay graduating. Wanted to get back feedback on both tests and material. Ive a...

All in all it took me about 1.5 years to complete the program. I took and passed all the exams within 3 months. I was very pregnant when it came time to go to the CPNE (clinical portion, I had to go out of town for) so I took some time off and took t...

I actually ended up taking the DSST Ethics in America instead of one of EC's exams. It was not bad at all. I studied for about 3 weeks and passed with flying colors. The only thing I used to study was flashcards online at instantcert.com. I HIGHLY re...

I just graduated from Excelsior a couple of months ago and am currently studying for NCLEX-RN. I, like you, have a full time job and a family with a small child and couldnt find the time to attend school. This was a great choice for me. You have to b...

I took DSST's Ethics in America to complete my humanities requirement. I highly recommend checking out instantcert.com, this is a great website full of other students who are either cleping or taking DSST. The posters on there are full of info and wi...

Wow!! Im still in post CPNE shock. Cant believe its over. I tested last August and was unsuccessful and it haunted me every day until last weekend. It took alot of guts and courage for me to go back and face that monster of an exam again but I did. A...

Thanks everyone! Its been a week and Im still in the clouds! Nursestyle1- I tested at St Mary's in Madison both times. GREAT site! Cool town (Its a college town so lots to do and see after the CPNE), beautiful hospital and I couldnt say enough good ...

Wanted to see if anyone knew any up to date info on the FCCA. I know that it is currently not available in computer format so as of right now they are sending out a pencil/paper version to be completed at home. I called excelsior last week to ask and...

I leave tomorrow for my CPNE. Im a little nervous but not too bad. I just want it to be over with already. All of this waiting is killing me. Anyway, I was going to study, study, study today but then I thought "really if I dont know it by now there i...

Thank you all for your kind words, prayers and thoughts. However I was unsuccessful for my CPNE. My nerves took over and the things I failed on where things I knew inside and out. I do know that when I go back (and I will be going back!) I will conqu...

(Warning: the following post is a little bit of a freak out, proceed with caution) I cant believe its almost here. I feel pretty prepared. Ive read and re-read the study guide, I know my mnemonics inside and out, went to a workshop (and it was worth...

So I know that I am probably over thinking the whole CPNE process so please bare with me on this one. Was anyone assigned other areas of care like foley cath placement, straight cath placement, wound care etc? Im just trying to fully prepare myself f...

I applied April 5, 2009 and already have a date!! I received an email last night that my date would be July 17. Can you believe that? Three months after applying!! Needless to say due to work scheduling I couldnt take it. Called them this morning and...

so, lynn (lynns workshop lynn) has a cpne study guide on her website. has anyone purchased this book? if so, what did you think of it? worth the money? i wont be cpne eligible for a month or so (hopefully) but i really want to get a jump start on stu...

I used studyguide 101 for this test and passed after 2 weeks of studying!!! Just too boring couldnt handle it much longer than that! Good Luck

CONGRATS!!! I am so incredibly happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im hoping to be in your shoes in the near future!!

Congrats!!!!!!!! :yeah::yeah::yeah:

Just got my test results today and I passed the FCCA!!!! I cant believe all I have left is the CPNE!!! I am so ready to be done with all of this and have a life again!

Hello All!!! Well the wedding and honeymoon (sigh) are over and Im ready to get back into studying. (There was a massive freak spring snow storm that decided to roll through 2 hours before the ceremony, that has to be good luck or something right?) I...

You cant really compare micro to health safety, IMO. Two totally different subjects. Are you a LPN? If so, health safety seemed like a huge review from school. Good Luck!! Keep us posted!

Ok, I have what might be a pretty dumb question.... I am currently an Excelsior student, hopefully finishing sometime in the next 6 months. Shortly after I plan on enrolling in a RN to BSN program through my state university. Lets just say that after...

No, they have no phased out LPN's in Missouri hospitals. Im a LPN working in a pediatric ER, I am working on my RN, not because I have to but because I want to.

Mamac0805, I too am a Missouri resident working on my RN through EC. Before I got too involved I did contact our BON and was informed that it is accpected!! Mo will honor an EC degree. I called them and emailed them ( I like to have something in writ...