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  1. How much time to study for exams 1-8

    Well I was working full time, but I don't have small children. I'd spend 2-3 hours a night studying, I didn't have any distractions. Although my husband kept asking me when he was getting his wife back and my dust bunnies evolved and started to speak...
  2. How much time to study for exams 1-8

    I took Health Safety in Jan 2009 and got a C. The rest of my exams I got A's and B's. I finshed the exams the end of July 2009. FCCA mid Aug. I got my date for testing in Utica the beginning of Sept. and tested Dec 4th 2009. Graduated in feb. 2010. I...
  3. Question for Excelsior RN Grads

    Well first off since this is your last try, I would not take the Cpne until you know your critical elements like you can say your own address. I went to Tina's workshop in Pa. She really helped me to get my charting and care plans down so when I was ...
  4. Excelsior website error?

    You could call the school, they will mail the content guide to you.
  5. CPNE in Utica

    Yes, You need to pass 2 adults and 1 ped. You can get a second chance with 1 adult and 1 ped. So it is possible to get 5 pts. and still pass.
  6. CPNE in Utica

    I stayed at the Holiday Inn. It was nice, and close to the Hospital. It is a smaller Hospital and the staff were friendly. There was 6 of us testing only one got a peds pt. and we all passed. It was a great place to test.
  7. A couple of CPNE questions

    Your instructor will keep a measuring cup in her pocket. Just measure what is left in the cup and subtract from the starting amount. The instructor will have the measuring vessel in the bathroom for output. You must offer fluids during your pcs its a...
  8. Unofficial review for EC

    You should be able to log on to your myec page, on the left hand side there should be a link to your unofficial evaluation.
  9. My pcs runthrough

    In your 2nd nursing Diagnosis you have 2 assessments for interventions. You can only have one assessment for your nursing diagnosis and then you need to do something. just change your verbs. Assess skin color, and palpate popliteal pulses. For your...
  10. I took the Excelsior CPNE Workshop

    I'll attach the form for you to print out, so you can order them. CPNE_Flashcards_and_Videotape_Order_Form.pdf
  11. vermount board--retake-NCLEX

    Did you pay pearson vue the $200.00 to take the test. I'm not sure if it's different in Vermont but we need to send Application to Pa board along with noterized letter from Dean of school sent directly to Pa. board. After they process your applicatio...
  12. having a hard time with SATA...please HELP

    I had the same problem. Every Sata question I practiced I got wrong. I took the NCLEX yesterday had about 20 Sata questions I figured I'm not going to pass. The exam stopped at 75 questions and I tried the PVT and according to that I passed. I find o...
  13. New NCLEX format?

    Here's a site that explains the new standard. From what i understand, you have to answer the harder questions right to pass. They go by logits and it can be rather confusing to understand. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20091216/New-passing-standar...
  14. TCN & RUE graduates

    I guess it all depends on your financial situation. For me I wanted to get done as fast as I could, but didn't have money up front to pay for textbooks and the tests. I had all my prereq's done years ago. So It was just the nursing classes I needed. ...
  15. i am requesting everyones advice again

    Well whenever I took the practice exams, I always got in the 60's, except for Lifespan 2 was in the 50's (got an A on the test). I got A's and B's on all my tests. I took the practice exams 2 days before my test and then would just study the practice...
  16. Okay I'm getting mad now!

    When you click on the exam you want to review at the top of the page hit "home page" then hit "take a practice exam" on the left hand side form A should show up. Hope this helps.
  17. Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency

    I was following the number of deaths in the US since this started. The cdc stopped reporting the number of deaths in the US on Sept 3rd. The number was 593 deaths at that time from April to Sept. 3rd. So now that it is flu season we've had 400- 450 d...
  18. When I signed with College Network they included the books and the exam fees. It didn't include enrollment fee Fcca or Cpne cost. Another friend only had the books in her contract. So I guess it's going to depends on how your contract is written on ...
  19. Swine Flu in India

    The death toll in India has risen sharply. Their first death was on Aug 3rd and already their death toll is up to 17 deaths. With India's population density, I would think, that there would be a greater chance of the flu mutating. Your thoughts? http...
  20. Excelsior LPN to A.S RN program

    You can go to the Excelsior site and view the course needed at: https://www.excelsior.edu/Excelsior_College/Publications/Nursing_Viewbook.pdf Page 5 Have you made a login name and password for Excelsior site, It's a good place to start alot of info t...
  21. Excelsior LPN to A.S RN program

    Hi, Have you applied to Excelsior yet. They will give you an unofficial evaluation of the credits you already have and what you still need. After you have the prerequirements done you can take Health safety (nursing 1). Then you can enroll in the col...
  22. Need Excelsior CPNE Advice Please!!!

    I'm attending Tina Logans workshop in Wilkes- Barre Pa. I've heard great things about her workshop and never heard any complaints. It should only be about a 2 hour drive for you. http://www.necpneworkshop.com/ Maria
  23. Would You Accept Swine Flu Vaccine?

    Massachusetts has set up guidelines to allow dentists and pharmacists to give flu vaccines. They are also considering allowing nusing students and medical students the power to vaccinate. http://www.wickedlocal.com/swampscott/news/x2145958663/State-a...
  24. I'm totally screwed!!

    Also when your ready to re-enroll you can get in the new payment plan. which includes your enrollment, 4 nursing exams and i believe your graduation fee for $1595. I don't know all the details with the new payment plan but I'm sure someone here can t...
  25. At least they're stating to think ahead and to get things in place if it gets worse this Fall. People are really misinformed about whats going on, read the comments on this article. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/29/military-poised-help-fema...