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  1. Almost there...

    Nervous1 replied to RyanCarolinaBoy's topic in Excelsior College

    Right there with you! I have LS3 and Chronicity (both retakes). LS3 is first for me on 3/5 and I'll take Chronicity a week later, so both exams will be done and over with by the middle of March....

  2. any words of advice for LS3?

    Nervous1 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    I used SG101 and the practice exams for LS3 and failed it with a D. Getting ready to retake it, using the practice exams, Med Surg text, Flashcard exchange, MS made incredibly easy....etc. Mainly MS...

  3. Microbiology Practice Exam...

    Nervous1 replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Um, I scored a 48 initially and a 50 on form B. But I passed the real deal with a B....imagine that. Its pretty broad, but one of the more interesting topics. You will be a huge "germaphobic" (if...

  4. The College Network microbiology book

    Nervous1 replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Yes it does, I got mine from Amazon for like $25. Its a pretty good book compared to the others. I passed with a B on Micro with that book and Micro Demystified along with

  5. Motivation needed to get through Excelsior RN program

    Nervous1 replied to dianneger's topic in Excelsior College

    Freeexcelsiorhelp, Nontradnurses are just a few that I can think of. On a side note, my motivation seem to kick in after I spend a night at work.......makes me appreciate where I am going and where I...

  6. Excelsior Journals

    Nervous1 replied to tommys girl's topic in Excelsior College

    I Think that would be great Lunah, the journals are so valuable to the ones prepping for CPNE, as you already

  7. EC as an option for Virginia via another state?

    Nervous1 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I know the regulation by the VABON last year regarding EC and it sucks! I am a VIrginia licensed LPN at this time. Would it be possible to complete EC's program, apply for licensure in NC as a RN...

  8. EC as an option for Virginia via another state?

    Nervous1 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    Lunah is right, you must sign a waiver about VA. I work part time and started the process July 2011. I have 3 exams left before FCCA and CPNE. As far as costs, it all on their

  9. tok LS2 practice test today 64%??

    Nervous1 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    Tuesday will be here soon. I always memorize the practice tests beforehand and get to the testing center an hour early to retread. I always tested at 2pm but for the last two exams I tested at 11am,...

  10. Where on line can I get ALL the pre-req's I need for Excelsior??

    Nervous1 replied to mena09's topic in Excelsior College

    I did use SL for eng 2 and stats (took business stats). I love the format, ease of use. Eng 2 was super easy, business stats was hard but I hate all math and stats. Completed them both in a month...

  11. tok LS2 practice test today 64%??

    Nervous1 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    I got a 58 and 54 on these practice tests. I always seem to score in the 50's on these things. I calculated the numbers I got wrong in each category (Behaviors seems to be the worst for me also)....

  12. Where on line can I get ALL the pre-req's I need for Excelsior??

    Nervous1 replied to mena09's topic in Excelsior College

    I got all of mine online and testing out. CLEP/DSST (Human Growth & Development, Sociology, Psych, Intro to Computers, HTYH, Substance Abuse, A/I Literature) Straighterline: English I & II,...

  13. Welcome Back! What are Excelsior College Students doing this week?

    Nervous1 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Excelsior College

    Bumping this up for an update from everyone: I was suppose to test for LS2 Friday but got sick the night before last at work and stayed in bed all day yesterday to sleep. I'm up and awake today and...

  14. Excelsior Journals

    Nervous1 replied to tommys girl's topic in Excelsior College

    Maybe we could persuade the moderators here to give us a EC journals topic for posting of journals only, either by test post or file

  15. EC as an option for Virginia via another state?

    Nervous1 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm still in the process of finishing up, 3 more tests to go before CPNE and FCCA. Here is what I have gathered. You can take the NCLEX and apply for licensure in NC as a new grad of EC. You will...

  16. Excelsior Journals

    Nervous1 replied to tommys girl's topic in Excelsior College

    I am seeing some being posted to the main topic for CPNE, not specially a Jornal heading anymore. Didn't they just switch platforms, maybe they combined them all into one section? If you find out...

  17. Any Tips for Studying Content on LS2?

    Nervous1 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    I know that 40% is scary, but 50% is regulatory and metabolic and its just as bad. I'm redoing my notes today to condense it down some and trying to focus more on nursing care than anything else on...

  18. Any Tips for Studying Content on LS2?

    Nervous1 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I've been studying for LS2 for a while but its not sinking in. I test this Friday. I've been scouring the web and forum for tips to remember the s/s of the diseases on the content guide (found a...

  19. Any Tips for Studying Content on LS2?

    Nervous1 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    I went back and grabbed some books I used in LPN school - the Incredibly Easy Series (I have them all). Just skimming the Med Surg volume, I may try that one in addition to focusing on my Saunders....

  20. Welcome Back! What are Excelsior College Students doing this week?

    Nervous1 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Excelsior College

    Slacked off over the holidays and forum withdrawal. Still have Life span 2, 3 ans chronicity. Going to pick back up tomorrow with

  21. Excelsior Study Tips NEEDED!

    Nervous1 replied to Mrs.Mc,LPN217's topic in Excelsior College

    Its going to take time, even with me as I am 3 exams from being done, I have had to learn a new study method for the last 3 exams (2 of them I failed last month). Initially, I did SG101, Saunders and...

  22. So upset, another fail!

    Nervous1 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Now I have failed 2 exams, Chronicity 2 weeks ago and LS3 yesterday. For LS3, I used the practice exams, Saunders, some notes from a yahoo group, flashcards.....everything except the recommended...

  23. Anyone going to Tina's or Sherri's workshop in Jan?

    Nervous1 replied to chayes's topic in Excelsior College

    I took the Micro exam via

  24. Changed my name today :-)

    Nervous1 replied to BeachieRN84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yay! So happy for you! You are an inspiration to me to keep pushing

  25. So upset, another fail!

    Nervous1 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    Yeah - I've been reading the tips on the EPN. I'm going to take my time with this one. I also ordered a copy of the Mental Health book too, because with 50% of this exam being Psych related, I can't...