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  1. Lifespan 2 practice tests

    k3104 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Took the second practice test, got a 67%. Hoping to do better. Anyone willing to share your scores and then how you did on the actual test? I've done worse on some previous tests practice then got a...

  2. CPNE in Utica

    k3104 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    OK, now that I am over the shock of getting a CPNE date so quick... Any advice from Utica CPNE graduates? Did you like the city, the facility. I have not had a moment to look up the facility. Is...

  3. Any EC ASN grads go on for BSN through EC?

    k3104 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am also thinking about starting RN to BS program, starting in January 2012. I took EC's LPN to RN program, and was very satisfied. Lunah, what about the Chamberlain's program did you prefer over...

  4. First time passers of CPNE?

    k3104 replied to Mimi2bRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi! Passed first time in NY!!! Had to chime it, It IS Possible!! I had a number of people say negative remarks, stay away from those people!! I took a workshop, I really felt it was extremely...

  5. EC grad - passed NCLEX!

    k3104 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't get a chance to post here often, but had to share. CPNE in May, official graduation 7/15, FINALLY got my Authorization to test, and scheduled the nclex right away! Passed my nclex RN this past...

  6. EC grad - passed NCLEX!

    k3104 replied to k3104's topic in Online Distance Learning

    @bdavis, I had all my prereqs. I started last September, I finished and passed nclex within one year. You can do it as fast as you want, or take your time.. good

  7. EC grad - passed NCLEX!

    k3104 replied to k3104's topic in Online Distance Learning

    @beachnurse, I used the Kaplan book for questions, and they had one online test with the purchase of the book. Saunders is awesome for the content, but I think the nclex questions are more in line...

  8. EC grad - passed NCLEX!

    k3104 replied to k3104's topic in Online Distance Learning

    After all the EC tests, the lady knew me at the pearson site, we were joking around that we did not want to see one another again, LOL! After all the testing experience and the stress I felt for...

  9. NY ATT

    k3104 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Any fellow New Yorkers out there who recently received Authorization to test? I feel like I have been waiting forever!! If anyone can share how long it took to get their ATT, I would appreciate it....

  10. NY ATT

    k3104 replied to k3104's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Finally got my ATT, and scheduled the test right away. They did not need the photo (I called), so covered there. Called every 10 days or so, and one lady pushed it through for me, loving her. I...

  11. CPNE date 11/4/2011 St Mary's Madison WI

    k3104 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck, I will be cheering you on!!!!

  12. I passed at Grady this weekend!

    k3104 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Way to go!!!:balloons::balloons::balloons::smiley_aa Such a good feeling,

  13. Got a CPNE date already

    k3104 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh my goodness, I just applied two days ago. I got a CPNE date 5/13 in Utica, NY. I feel sick to my

  14. CPNE acceptance and date given on the same day!

    k3104 replied to anjule18's topic in Online Distance Learning

    @ loops, sent you a PM, let me know if you don't get it!

  15. CPNE acceptance and date given on the same day!

    k3104 replied to anjule18's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did take a workshop. I don't think I would have been able to tackle that CPNE manual by myself. In addition, got tips and mneumonics, practice on labs. For me it was invaluable, I passed with no...

  16. CPNE acceptance and date given on the same day!

    k3104 replied to anjule18's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Anjule, I did not see any of Utica, other than the dunkin donuts, Walmart, and applebees!! I was by myself, and wasn't about to go do a tour of the Saranac brewery by myself, LOL, or the casino!! The...

  17. CPNE acceptance and date given on the same day!

    k3104 replied to anjule18's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck to you! I just posted to you on another thread too. My head was spinning when I got a CPNE date two days later, LOL!! Now you know your date, and you can practice an prepare!! As I posted...

  18. Anyone taking the CPNE @....

    k3104 replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    @anjule, I took my CPNE recently at Utica. You will like the facility, and the CA and CE's were all really nice. At any site... Know your stuff, be confident and organized, and you can do it!!! Best...

  19. Passed Transitions!! On to FCCA/CPNE

    k3104 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats Loops!:balloons: Even more fun to come with CPNE! You can do

  20. failed rn program, what are my options?

    k3104 replied to raya's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    NY resident here.. I started my nursing career as an LPN. Took a Boces program then took LPN to RN bridge. I know every upstate county has Boces, not sure about the city though.. Good

  21. CPNE need some encouragement please

    k3104 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have seven weeks until CPNE. Need some cheerleading, please! Practicing my labs, putting together care plans, charting, re-reading the manual... Trying to remember mneumonics and a grid. Someone...

  22. Possibly the Quickest $2000 Ive Spent!!

    k3104 replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I studied 2 1/2 months. I work perdiem, so I took less hours. Two weeks prior, took no hours and studied like mad. I had not looked at the manual at all prior to that times, so I think my study...

  23. Possibly the Quickest $2000 Ive Spent!!

    k3104 replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't worry about the FCCA, that is non-issue. If you can write a basic care plan and some prioritizing.. The CPNE is doable. Just know your stuff! All the people who passed with me took a...

  24. Possibly the Quickest $2000 Ive Spent!!

    k3104 replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, always the highest priority diagnoses. But the patients I got were in for abdominal surgery. So this was what I used in my cases. If you got a pneumonia patient, inef airway may be the care...

  25. Possibly the Quickest $2000 Ive Spent!!

    k3104 replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    To add to dstep, pick a simple care plan that you can carry out when you are in the room. I think I used Acute Pain for all three! Look at the areas of care that you are assigned. Think about a...