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  1. Continuing for RN

    I just took and passed my last requirement for EC this past weekend. The last requirement is called the CPNE--it is a clinical exam over a weekend. Glad it is over!!! I liked the program but you...
  2. Unless you enrolled with Excelsior before Dec 03 you will not be able to become licensed there...that is by sitting for boards or transferring in...unless things change. I don't see them changing...
  3. I haven't heard anything about the 80 hours either. I am in Florida but want to be licensed in California since I have family in cali. I just finished my CPNE, so I called the California board to...
  4. WOW!!! They even say real test and answers to questions!!!! I used books not some second hand junk to skim by!!!!! That is rather brazen!!!
  5. Who plans to Remain a LPN?

    I have been an LPN for almost 10 years and just finished my RN program, I enjoyed and LEARNED from my time as an LPN but.... YES, I am ready for more pay and respect!!!
  6. Any Regrets?

    I wish I would have taken the RN program from the start but life at the time did not allow me to do so. I completed LPN school in 95 and am currently an LPN. I just finished the EC RN program and...
  7. CLEP and EC

    I took the English comp at my local CC. You may want to check into on-line and telecourse offerings at the local CC. I took the telecourse section and it was not that bad. You could rent videos...
  8. One more done!

    New mom, I am sorry but I think that until you have actually taken an EC nursing exam then it would be hard for you to make any judgements related to this topic. Once you have completed your LPN...
  9. One more done!

  10. One more done!

    Actually I thought NC 3 was the easiest one of them all. Maybe we all wouldn't take things so personally if you weren't so cocky. You air all your "personal" stuff here so it seems to me you want a...
  11. One more done!

    why must you be so cocky when others give you advice??? I only caution you on this because I have been around several of the other boards long enough to see that several people have struggled with...
  12. One more done!

    LPNtoRN, Get a good NCLEX review book and take it to study all the areas that are listed on the EC outline. This will help give you a broad over view. Another great book that helps with the exams is...
  13. NC1 Info needed

    LMAO!!! That was the best description of him yet Spazzy!!!! A cocky fuzzy little pukey guy :) He does seem to have taken a new alias these days. Hmmmm wonder under what guise our little man is...
  14. Excelsior admission

    Spazzy and Melody are right--Excelsior no longer allows medical assistants into their program. This is clearly stated on their web site at http://www.excelsiorcollege.edu Click on nursing then click...
  15. I Passed!!!!!

    Yeah Michelle!!!!! I knew you would do it! I was so happy when you called Sunday to tell me the wonderful news!!!! You will be a great
  16. NC1 Info needed

    I would stay away from the academy of nursing! Take the EC workshop if you intend to take one. I found the workshop I attended last month informative.
  17. Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

    Laura, Doing pretty good...completed all exams with 2 B's and the rest A's. I have been awating the CPNE (and of course studying) everday for it. I will be taking it in January. I know all my CE...
  18. Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

    Well LPNtoRN you can take all that down time at your work and hit those concepts...unless of course your little patient dies. I really don't think Laura is jealous:) She has given me much info that...
  19. Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

    I second you on your statement Laura. I took one exam about every 4-6 weeks on average. A few tests took longer as I was also enrolled in courses at my local community college. I have also been...
  20. CPNE in 9 days!!!!!!!!

    I think she meant licensure for RN...You are right you must apply to the college before you can go on to NC3. Follow the EC content outline and you will be fine.
  21. CPNE in 9 days!!!!!!!!

    The times can be quicker if you are willing to travel and get on a wait list. I believe LPNtoRN was talking about the entire program...all nursing exams and CPNE since she hasn't enrolled yet. I...
  22. CPNE in 9 days!!!!!!!!

    I know you will pass!!!!! Thanks for being a great study buddy! LPNtoRN: Just a little warning...I seriously doubt you will be able to take the CPNE this spring. They are scheduling into April at...
  23. Hi! You can take NC 1 & 2 without enrolling in the college. To get scheduled for the exam you can call the college or do it on-line. Go to the website at http://www.excelsior.edu At this site...
  24. questions about cpne

    Hi! The grid is an organizational tool you can use at the CPNE (clinical portion of the program=2 1/2 days long) The critical elemnts are certain steps that must be performed during this exam. Like...
  25. Another $$ question (re: CPNE)

    Laura, I did not get a pay your way for the CPNE brochure. The info I got with my CPNE packet stated the only payment plan was to pay in full or pay $500.00 down to get a date and the rest due 15...