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  1. Starting over

    stevefl posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well I went and did it, I went ahead and enrolled in EC RN-BSN program. I had my unofficial Eval and I only need 5 general ed courses, 2 nursing exams and 5 nursing courses. Working only 3 nights a...

  2. Starting over

    stevefl replied to stevefl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's not as much as still being in the learning mode as when I first started the EC program, my sister told me that I couldn't get a degree through this college, then there was no way I could become...

  3. Does Excelsior Nursing program honor CLEP?

    stevefl replied to BeachieRN84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I used CLEP for humanities and they accepted it with no problem, I also used Uexcel for my English Comp. EC does not accept CLEP for English Comp just for your information. http://www.uexceltest.com/...

  4. CLEP Exams

    stevefl replied to timothy45638's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did CLEP for my humanities for EC requirements, the test was not easy but if you can pass the EC tests you should be able to pass it. As far as study material you should use the material CLEP...

  5. workshops

    stevefl replied to crazywoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have to give the thumbs up for Sheri Taylors workshop. I took my CPNE in March and passed with no repeats, as did the other two students who attended the workshop. The amount of support she offers...

  6. Excelsior and jobs

    stevefl posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Guys and Gals I received my RN license from Florida last Tuesday the 24th of August.I held off applying for jobs until I received my license number from Florida BON. I have applied for 5 open...

  7. Excelsior and jobs

    stevefl replied to stevefl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    UPDATE!!!!! Hey! I have almost three weeks on the unit and love it. Changing over to night shift has been a bit hard, but I am adjusting my sleeping OK. I got my first full paycheck last nigh and am...

  8. The University of Texas at Arlington

    stevefl replied to zoeyzoe's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Thanks for the info

  9. Is FL new grad friendly?

    stevefl replied to lisa.4's topic in Florida Nursing

    I will have to agree with roma4204 it all depends on you. There was 2 of us, from Florida, that took our clinical exam for Excelsior together. We both graduated in May, applied to the BON in July, and...

  10. The University of Texas at Arlington

    stevefl replied to zoeyzoe's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Does anyone have a URL for this program? I am still leaning towards EC but am open to other options. Thanks

  11. Are excelsior books hard 2 find online??

    stevefl replied to Ash24's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't forget about Half.com for your books, they have a good source of books and some great prices.

  12. Pathophysiology excelsior exam

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

    I called EC, the other day, to get some questions answered about their RN-BSN program and I got a very nice surprise from them. I got my Unofficial Evaluation done on the spot for free, it was nice...

  13. Warning - excelsior students

    stevefl replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    For what it's worth, Florida does not require any additional clinical supervision to sit for the NCLEX. Stevefl

  14. Excelsior and jobs

    stevefl replied to stevefl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I couldn't find a shade of lipstick that looked good with my skin color so the beard is growing back. It was touch and go for a few days when I had the 'I've been of a drinking binge for a week' look...

  15. LPN to RN new to EC - advice ?

    stevefl replied to CANurseGreg's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't forget about EBay and Half.com for your books. Copy the book information from the EC bookstore, the paste it onto notepad then commence your search. You will not have to get the latest edition,...

  16. Anyone in Florida doing Excelsior College?

    stevefl replied to antoniaLPN's topic in Excelsior College

    Here is some words of encouragement for Florida EC students, YES Florida BON now accepts EC as an accredited nursing program. As of July 1 of this year all you have to do is apply to the BON and take...

  17. LPN to RN new to EC - advice ?

    stevefl replied to CANurseGreg's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hey canursegreg yes, just focus on one test at a time, and do your self a favor for the future stay away from the prepackaged exam prep study guides and read the material ec recommends. studygroup 101...

  18. Engl Comp x College Writing

    stevefl replied to CMLPNnowRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You're welcome CMLPN. I got a D on the EC English test and had to wait over 45 days to find that out, and a B on the UEXCEL test after studying a week. That and paid a whole lot less money.

  19. Excelsior Grad

    stevefl replied to RNinfamily's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi RNinfamily One thing that may help you in this situation is to remember that Excelsior used to be called Regents College, and a lot of nurse managers would most likely remember it under that name,...

  20. Any other 91B/C 68Ws on here?

    stevefl replied to stevefl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's kind of funny, after starting this thread my wife received a recruiting letter from DA to work as a civilian, at Landstuhl. We have discussed it a few times, but she was rather flattered that the...

  21. workshops

    stevefl replied to crazywoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you're planning to attend a workshop, I would plan a month to a month and a half out. This time frame would allow you to review all of the material and practice you care plans and labs. Before you...

  22. Any other 91B/C 68Ws on here?

    stevefl replied to stevefl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lunah, I have always heard good things about Ft Carson, one of the crewchiefs I flew with came from Ft Carson and he loved it, lots to do.

  23. Any other 91B/C 68Ws on here?

    stevefl replied to stevefl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think I was there 1976-1979, I remember the summer I had gotten there they didn't have a summer, I think I was living in Rodenbach and would wake up in the morning, in July and there would be frost...

  24. Any other 91B/C 68Ws on here?

    stevefl replied to stevefl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My first duty station was US Army Hospital Okinawa, I did Med/Surg, Burns and NICU. Next was Ft Jackson I was assigned to the 498th Med Air Ambulance next came Germany, Kirschberg aka Landstuhl where...

  25. Any other 91B/C 68Ws on here?

    stevefl replied to stevefl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It kind of looks that way doesn't it, what a shame, I had some great information to pass on when it comes time to job interview. Shoot me an email when you start job hunting and What were your...