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  1. FL have now problems with EC?

    happydrunkcat replied to happydrunkcat's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you guys for the information. I feel much better now

  2. I'm so confused...a little knowledge please

    happydrunkcat replied to txnurse76's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Never only one option :) Go to EC website, log on to MyEC. Then, on the left side scroll down a bit, there will be "Course Search" link. You go there, it will show what classes you need to take. Pick...

  3. 8 months for CPNE date??

    happydrunkcat replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh, almost forgot - when you apply for CPNE, you have to put you "ready date". I noticed from the posts that EC will try to give you the date shortly after the ""I'm ready date". So, choose

  4. 8 months for CPNE date??

    happydrunkcat replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks! (I still can not believe it, lol) I haven't taken my boards yet - still have my English to do (not my favorite subject). I was planning for a longer wait time and left English to do while I'm...

  5. 8 months for CPNE date??

    happydrunkcat replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got a call 4 days after I passed FCCA (on Dec 4th) and was offered a date from a cancellation list (for Jan 8th). I passed my CPNE in Utica, NY. Great site to

  6. FL have now problems with EC?

    happydrunkcat replied to happydrunkcat's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ok, I just called FL BON and they said that the rule is still the same - we still can get RN license by examination if we were already LPNs prior to enrolling to

  7. FL have now problems with EC?

    happydrunkcat replied to happydrunkcat's topic in Online Distance Learning

    For those who haven't got the letter, here it is: "We have been informed by the Florida Board of Nursing that RN candidates who have applied to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination, and who graduated from...

  8. Need some help re: LS2

    happydrunkcat replied to GCmomRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'd suggest reading about therapeutic communication - it is at the beginning of my Fundamentals book. Basically, do not judge, do not blame anyone, do not say that pt is not right (even if he tells...

  9. Guess who is NOT CPNE eligible?

    happydrunkcat replied to agldragonRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's ok. It just means that you'll be CPNE eligible a bit later. Which can not prevent you from starting to read the study guide, right? :) (yup, you'll have to read it anyhow, all 500 pages at some...

  10. So I got a CPNE date in Racine.........

    happydrunkcat replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'd call EC and ask if they can move your date. This way you will have an answer sooner and they will have an opportunity to offer your date to someone else. Good Luck! P.S. I've heard so many good...

  11. Getting started with Excelsior College

    happydrunkcat replied to stdntograd06's topic in Excelsior College

    FCCA was still on paper at the end of November. I'm sure still is. You call them to register and pay, your start date is about a week later. Then UPS guy appears at your door with the package and you...

  12. Getting started with Excelsior College

    happydrunkcat replied to stdntograd06's topic in Excelsior College

    You have to be within 10 credit hours to be eligible for CPNE. I have 3 left. And as far as I understand, yes, I can take CPNE first and then finish my English :) Actually, I was planning for longer...

  13. Getting started with Excelsior College

    happydrunkcat replied to stdntograd06's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you, Angel! Yes, my date is close and I'm starting to regret my decision not to get Xanax,

  14. Getting started with Excelsior College

    happydrunkcat replied to stdntograd06's topic in Excelsior College

    Well, it seems to me that you already know the material, so you can do it as fast as you can (or as fast as you can pay for classes, lol) I started to take exams on Sept. 18th, enrolled on Sept. 21st....

  15. Florida Excelsior Student

    happydrunkcat replied to angels4atime's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have not graduated yet, but I called the Board before applying to EC with this question and they told me that they do not care about the particular course, as long as I have met all the...

  16. Anyone else having problems with getting a date from MPAC (please excuse my rant!)?

    happydrunkcat replied to erinp88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm sorry to hear that. But MPAC has the longest waiting period among all testing centers. When I was deciding where to take my CPNE, I called all centers and at MPAC I was told that the waiting is...

  17. Transitions Yay!!!

    happydrunkcat replied to agldragonRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oooopppss!

  18. Transitions Yay!!!

    happydrunkcat replied to agldragonRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Girl, you rock! And yes, you are fast :) - Did you just start in October or something? Good luck with the last

  19. Question for Excelsior students...

    happydrunkcat replied to Lisa1980's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I also needed only 3 credits for Humanities, so I took DSST (Dantes) Ethics in America. I looked at CLEP Humanities (which is 6 credits) and decided that it requires way too much work that I want to...

  20. Who has the best CPNE workshop?

    happydrunkcat replied to stevefl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took Sheri's workshop in Atlanta. I'm really glad I did. She really put everything together and after the workshop she is still available via e-mail or phone (I never called, though. She answers...

  21. How long for CPNE wait??

    happydrunkcat replied to albertng's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I applied on December 1st for NPAC, selected all sites and put myself on a cancellation list. Got a call on Friday, Dec 4th with a CPNE date offer for Jan. 8-9-10 in Utica. I accepted. Now my dining...

  22. Tell Me I Can Do It! -CPNE date for 2/19/09 in Mansfield, Oh.

    happydrunkcat replied to pebbles57's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ladies, I just got a call last Friday and they gave me a date - Jan. 8. In Utica. We can do it :) Never forget where you're coming from Never pretend that it's unreal Someday soon this will all be...

  23. Passed cpne in utica!!!!!!

    happydrunkcat replied to BetterMeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :yeah:Congratulations!

  24. What is your experience with ADN program through Excelsior College

    happydrunkcat replied to Mandy79's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :ancong!:

  25. What is your experience with ADN program through Excelsior College

    happydrunkcat replied to Mandy79's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do not sign up with College Network. You can go straight to EC. Look for information and ask questions here. Call Excelsior - they have been great at answering all my stupid questions :) I haven't...