Nurse Blondie RN

Hi! I just finished taking my first 5 Excelsior Exams - got an A on Reproductive Health tonight. I am moving on to the Health Differences Across the Life Span (1-2-3) exams. I have read posts that state these exams are much more difficult than the p...

As a brand-new nurse, I was happy to take a job in a community hospital on a behavioral floor. I started out on overnights, and soon moved to days. I had the opportunity to float to many other areas of the hospital. The experience I gained was invalu...

I recently completed my ASN from Excelsior, online. Loved the program. Tried to apply for the online MSN program and received a letter stating that because I live in Massachusetts, I will not be able to complete the capstone project unless A) I elect...

Hi, Oh no, nothing will be revoked. I honestly haven't followed up with it any further at this point, pretty much took the summer off. I will look into it again though and if I find out anything new, I'll post it here. It was specifically related to ...

Just started looking into MSN programs in both concentrations and it seems that there is some overlap in that a degree in Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration includes Healthcare informatics courses. Could one still get a high-level/manag...

I live in Massachusetts and would like to complete my MSN online. Can anyone recommend a good online program? Good meaning respected, affordable and fast paced?

Not yet. I have been looking at WGU. I don't think I will want/need to go further than my MSN, so their course structure shouldn't matter, but I need to figure out whether their courses would transfer in the event I would. I still have to check out U...

Thanks Winny103, I'll definitely check it out!

SWilson, thanks for your response.

Hi thanks for your response. It would make sense to me if what you explained about NC were the same for MA, but what Excelsior stated is that I could still earn the MSN degree (as a Massachusetts resident) only that I would have to complete the clini...

I started in Geri-Psych, and was told the same thing. I had no trouble floating to other floors while working in the hospital. I always worked per diem outside of that job, both for an agency (unrelated to psych) and for a crisis center/respite progr...

Does anyone have an idea of how long this will take? I passed NCLEX on 5/3. The Mass Licensing website states a nursing license should show up in 3 business days. I called as it's been 6-7 business days and was informed it could take 4-6 weeks for a ...

If anyone reads this, the answer to my licensing delay was described to be a "computer glitch." It took 3 days to fix and they were not even aware of it until I called. So, definitely call if you think something is up!

Like I said (with sarcasm), "Good ol'Massachusetts." I went back to the BON (Mass.gov) website and confirmed what I thought I had read, "licenses should appear online within 3 business days." I called back and this time my call went to voicemail, wh...

Morte, I don't think so. The woman on the help desk was able to look me up via my SSN.

Has anyone taken both Excelsior's and Sherri Taylor's workshop? If so, can you explain what the differences are - if any?

Can anyone offer a suggestion for the best way to start studying for the CPNE? I just turned in my application-its in review. I've skimmed the study guide.. What next?

Did you go to the Albany workshop? Did you find it helpful? How many hours a day were you at the workshop?

Hi, I am beginning to study for the Transition to RN Role, Excelsior College Nursing Exam. I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether the practice exams that you can purchase from Excelsior are exactly like the actual test? I took the first of ...

Hi everyone, I am at the point where I am about eligible to register for the CPNE (should be mid-Dec). I know that it can take several months to be assigned a date and I am starting to think about my plan to prepare. I know that there a lot of good ...

Thanks for all that info, Loops. It sounds like the Excelsior workshop is a good tool to use to ensure you know your stuff after studying. I'll probably wait to see if I can schedule it towards the end like you said that you did. Good luck studying ...

Good luck studying for LS3 this week. I'm just starting that process. LS2 was the hardest one for me so far. I passed with a C, but the test was so difficult I thought I had failed. I was relieved to have a C. I don't recall Chronicity being that bad...

Thanks Nervous1 for all that invaluable info! Where is Sherri Taylor's in-person workshop located? $149/month doesn't sound that bad, I will probably do the same as you. When are you scheduled to take the CPNE? Do you have a date yet? I am studying ...

Congratulations! I am almost at the point you are now and starting to think about preparing for the CPNE. Like you, the $$$ scares me! What is "Rob's Video?"

Hi BeachNurse84, First, Congrats on finishing the program and in such a short amount of time! Since you took the CPNE so recently, I wanted to ask you if you took any of the workshops to prepare for it? On this site I have seen mentioned Sherri Tayl...