I just received my ATT in VA as an Excelsior grad. Due to the nature of the excelsior program, we don't meet the 500 clinical hour requirement by the state of VA, so VA allows us to sit and receive a...
I have been researching Rn-BSN options and OU seems to be rated pretty highly compared to others. I was just reading on their eligibility page, and it states "You may apply directly to the RN-to-BSN...
I am currently in Sheri Taylor's online workshop for the CPNE and have purchased her study guide which has some great mnemonics for remembering the critical elements for each area of care. My question...
Hi Lunah, I just passed my CPNE yesterday and am already thinking about the future (even though I haven't even taken the nclex yet). Do you know much about the msn specializing in nursing education...
I am doing my cpne at chambersburg hospital this weekend. Anyone have any advice, tips, suggestions for this location ( or in general)? I feel like I've done as much studying as I can do. Took an...
I just purchased the lab station kit from excelsior to practice my labs and am wondering how others have set up their lab stations at home, specifically the iv meds..as I don't have a pole to hang the...
Awesome! thank you Lunah! Did you take any workshops before your test date? Also, any tips/advice/suggestions you want to throw at me are greatly appreciated! I am testing in Chambersburg, if you...
I have just finished taking my pre reqs for EC, and am getting ready to start studying for the nursing exams. Just want an idea of how long everyone studied for each exam? 1 month, 2 months? How many...
Beachnurse: I bought Saunders nclex rn and have been going through it, but am wondering how it helped prepare for the excelsior exams? I understand that it's a great tool for studying for the nclex,...
Thanks so much for the info, one last question... How exactly did you study? The way I've studied for my pre-reqs was reading the suggested books completely, highlighting, and then writing everything...
So it took you from Jan to July to finish all exams? That is great! Can you tell me how much per week you were studying? Congrats on graduating and the hopeful new
Thanks for the reply. I do want to do the FNP and work in sports medicine, but when I research it, I get conflicting ideas of what exactly I need to do to get into it. I saw on a different post on...
I am currently in a RN program and was planning to get my MSN. I want to know if anyone has decided after getting your BSN, you decided to get a masters in something other than nursing. If so what?...