BostonNurse2876

BostonNurse2876

wound care, sub-acute, community nursing

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  1. studying practice exams?

    BostonNurse2876 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm def. going to do the practice exams before every exam! They are worth every penny. I'll be cramming it all in this whole week!! Just lots of info I don't normally use in everyday nursing with...

  2. Sherri Taylors CPNE workshop?

    BostonNurse2876 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone ever used this? I am not in her area, but the website looked helpful! I guess you can get videos of the workshop/how to write CP and how to prepare for the exam. I know I am a ways away...

  3. Passed Lifespan 3!!

    BostonNurse2876 replied to GCmomRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    nice work!!!! i'm taking my first exam in a week and a

  4. Transition :(

    BostonNurse2876 replied to sunshineprn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yikes---I'm taking this exam in 2 weeks! It's just so much information. I'm glad I'm getting it out of the way now. It is the most boring one to study for!! Good luck to you next time, hope you get a...

  5. EC Practice Exams....

    BostonNurse2876 replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Diana, I haven't taken it yet--I take it on 3/3/10. I'm hoping to do well, but the material is so boring and there's a lot of info to

  6. Study guides= too much info??

    BostonNurse2876 replied to GCmomRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got the recomended text and used SG 101---SG 101 for Transitions is way too much redundant information. I love TCN guides, but will only buy them on

  7. CPNE 20 minute check

    BostonNurse2876 replied to TiffanyRN!!'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    this whole conversation has my head spinning and I have just started EC!! I mean are they that

  8. Passed my boards today!

    BostonNurse2876 replied to ivanh3's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :rckn: Congrats!!! You are giving me

  9. Passed Transitions!!!!!

    BostonNurse2876 replied to BeachCathyRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is the exam I will be taking 3/3. The material is so boring! It seems like so many names/laws/ orginizations to memorize. I took both practice exams through EC and got 60's...hopefully will do...

  10. How to become a SANE??

    BostonNurse2876 replied to jewelsg627's topic in Forensic

    do you have to have a BSN to become certified in sexual assault investigation?? I would love to know more to advocate for these women. I will be finishing school in a year, but with an

  11. WHich study guides helped more

    BostonNurse2876 replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have only used one SG101 so far and it is for Transitions. So far I don't like the set up. I would rather read the text. It's like vague flashcards. Maybe for other exams they are more clear, but...

  12. States that recognize Excelsior or similar programs?

    BostonNurse2876 replied to hokiegunns's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Massachusetts is EC friendly thank goodness!! Hopefully it stays this

  13. Got my degree eval. back

    BostonNurse2876 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi everyone! EC just e-mailed me by degree evaluation. I need sociology, Info Lit? and a 3 credit elective like music or art as well as my nursing exams. Have any of you taken the "non nursing"...

  14. EC grad. Ga. RN

    BostonNurse2876 replied to Leo2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :hpygrp::ancong!:

  15. Got my degree eval. back

    BostonNurse2876 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I haven't chosen a enelctive yet sondon. at my local CC classes are about 400 a piece for a 3 credit class. I will take the cheapest route possible! Thanks for all your help Lunah!! (as...

  16. EC Health Safety-- thoughts on the course??

    BostonNurse2876 replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm studying transitions now, it's so much info. I have taken both practice tests and got 60's and high 50's!! There are so many people to memorize and laws. My test is at the end of this month I'm...

  17. Lovenox Injections: SC, But Where?

    BostonNurse2876 replied to lmz's topic in Patient Medications

    I have had some doctors order an odd dose of Lovenox where you have to expel some of the medication. like an order for 70mg SC. It doesn't come in that strength. Hmmm wonder if the doctors know you...

  18. EC Practice Exams....

    BostonNurse2876 replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    they don't offer it anymore---it didn't last long at

  19. EC Practice Exams....

    BostonNurse2876 replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got a 58 on both forms on my Transitions practice tests and am getting frustrated. My test is sceduled for the 2nd week in Feb. Hopefully I can pull off a passing grade on the actual exam!! there...

  20. Warning - excelsior students

    BostonNurse2876 replied to robertjankowski's topic in Online Distance Learning

    OMG---7 tested and only 2 passed??? That's insane. I mean are they really that

  21. PASSED FCCA

    BostonNurse2876 replied to TiffanyRN!!'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    I should probably ask now---what is this test??? A written form of the CPNE? Sort of a collaborative

  22. PASSED FCCA

    BostonNurse2876 replied to TiffanyRN!!'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    :ancong!: Way to go!!! almost there!! How long did it take you to get this far?? I'm just starting, although I feel like I have been in "school" forever!! Good luck on the CPNE!

  23. 8 months for CPNE date??

    BostonNurse2876 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    :confused:does it really take 8 months to get a CPNE date? I have heard that is the norm. Once elegible, how long a wait from that? And when are you elegible? I will be tesing in albany most likely,...

  24. Was it the right move?

    BostonNurse2876 replied to missjennmb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lots of people fail out of traditional programs too. I think you will be surprised once you finish the CPNE and take the boards what you can do. I live in MA and unless you want to work in Boston at...

  25. 8 months for CPNE date??

    BostonNurse2876 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is where I plan to test. I hope I have the same luck on getting a fast date! What do you recomend for as practice for the CPNE? Did you attend a workshop? Congrats by the way!!! Have you taken...