BostonNurse2876

BostonNurse2876

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  1. Do you really need a workshop to pass CPNE?

    BostonNurse2876 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I am hoping to take (or at least apply) for the CPNE this year, wondering if you really do need a workshop? I live in Massachusetts and there are none very close to me and I don't have a ton of $$ to...

  2. Do you really need a workshop to pass CPNE?

    BostonNurse2876 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm going to do Sheery's online workshop...anyone do the online version? I can't actually attend one. I feel comfortable with my skills, but some of them I almost never do anymore (IV piggyback, IVP)...

  3. PASSED CPNE in Utica NY 11/18-20/11

    BostonNurse2876 replied to emijen2girls's topic in Excelsior College

    Tali, No clue, but this year---I have 2 more exams plus the FCCA to take. But I'm just a planner, so I like to be prepared. I keep getting down because I have heard more than a few horror stories out...

  4. Any Tips for Studying Content on LS2?

    BostonNurse2876 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    I also find that TOO MUCH material to study from is not a good thing, can get overwhealming...pick 2 things and make notes of you have to. Highlight

  5. Any Tips for Studying Content on LS2?

    BostonNurse2876 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    it looks like from the content guide the test is 40% psych nursing, I have the incredibly easy mental health book and love it...very easy read. I also use flashcards I make up on my own for the endo...

  6. PASSED CPNE in Utica NY 11/18-20/11

    BostonNurse2876 replied to emijen2girls's topic in Excelsior College

    GOOD NEWS Tali!!!! Hope I have a positive story to tell when I return from my

  7. All who tested in Albany, where did you stay?

    BostonNurse2876 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I just want to be prepared. When I can finally test I will be testing in NY. Going to shoot for Albany. Anyone out there who tested in Albany---looking for info on where to stay close to the facility....

  8. All who tested in Albany, where did you stay?

    BostonNurse2876 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    Where did you stay in Syracuse Beachie? Was it close to the testing site? Glad to hear you had a good experience there! I wonder which place is better Albany or

  9. Failed Lifespan 1

    BostonNurse2876 replied to BishopLPN's topic in Excelsior College

    I would keep studying for LS1, I am moving onto LS right now and that test seems much more complex to me. I was fine with LS1 because resp and cardio are my 2 stregths. LS2 is psych and...

  10. Passed Chronicity!

    BostonNurse2876 replied to Mrs.Mc,LPN217's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats!! How was LS2?? I'm taking that in 2 weeks. I see that 40% of the exam is psych nursing..blagh..... Hoping for a B or

  11. Passed FCCA - Just one more to go!!

    BostonNurse2876 replied to BeachCathyRN's topic in Excelsior College

    How many questions is the FCCA exam? What books are most useful, fundamentals? I'm looking forward to being eligible to take it soon! I'm taking the advice of everyone to NOT overthink things. How...

  12. Do you really need a workshop to pass CPNE?

    BostonNurse2876 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    what study guide did you use Beachie for the Lit exam? So instead of 2 humanities I woud just take that one 6 cred CLEp correct? I have never taken a CLEP exam before,all my pre-reqs were done at a...

  13. FCCA..How did you prepare?

    BostonNurse2876 replied to cisl4him12's topic in Excelsior College

    Great--I don't have a fundamentals book because I didn't need to take that exam. I do have a med surg book and am going out to get the care planning book today. Honestly, I was writing that question...

  14. Do you really need a workshop to pass CPNE?

    BostonNurse2876 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    Nice! I have Sociology and 2 humanities to clep before the CPNE. Once I am done with these last 2 nursing theory exams I will bang those out but when I study for a nursing exam I can't study anything...

  15. FCCA..How did you prepare?

    BostonNurse2876 replied to cisl4him12's topic in Excelsior College

    What books are recomended for this exam so I can get them now. Thanks!!

  16. Passed NCLEX RN

    BostonNurse2876 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Excelsior College

    :yeah:AWESOME Job!!! I can't wait to be able to say the same thing someday!! Good luck in your furture career as an

  17. Life Span 2 on Friday!

    BostonNurse2876 replied to Mrs.Mc,LPN217's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats!! I'm taking this exam on the 8th of Feb. It's tempting to reschedule isn't it??? I try not to, but have in the past. This time I won't...I am hell bent on finishing this program this year!!...

  18. Do you really need a workshop to pass CPNE?

    BostonNurse2876 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks so much for all your input! I think I will take the online version of the prep. This is all I can do, I can't afford to go to another type of workshop, there are non in new england as far as I...

  19. Studyguide 101 content

    BostonNurse2876 replied to vindy's topic in Excelsior College

    I use SG101 as well as my HUGE med-surg book and my own notes. I also find that taking the practice exams and going over ALL of the questions and answers/rationals with a fine tooth comb is very...

  20. Mosby book for FCCA question!

    BostonNurse2876 replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in Excelsior College

    I had no clue there was required specific books for this test or the CPNE. I need to get on the ball! I only have 2 more nursing exams then I can take the FCCA. What book do you recommend again so I...

  21. Passed NCLEX RN

    BostonNurse2876 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats!!! I can't wait to be able to say the same thing hopefully in

  22. Life Span 1 - Last Minute Advice?

    BostonNurse2876 replied to little miss redpatch's topic in Excelsior College

    I used a med surg book and really studied them all the same amount. I also always go back and study the practice test with answers after I take it and rationals so I can drill them into my head. I am...

  23. Loops!!!

    BostonNurse2876 replied to k9kabs's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats!!! I can't wait to be able to say the same thing

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

    BostonNurse2876 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi there, I am seriously thinking of getting my BSN through EC after (God willing) I finish my ASN. Have anyonf you done this already and how long did it take you? How many exams are there to complete...

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

    BostonNurse2876 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow, nice! How long did it take you at Chaimberlain? Is that also