Arctophilos

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1. FCCA Finals

   Arctophilos replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Excelsior College

   Any really, depends on your learning style. Some are very visual and broken down. But, now having passed the CPNE I would recommend the EC free email and phone in care plans on their site (6...

2. CPNE bound!!! Summer 2013

   Arctophilos replied to Arctophilos's topic in Excelsior College

   Yes, I agree with Lunah! They are great for camaraderie and support but you can easily get caught up in drama. Your study guide is your bible. Take it apart in sections, labs, critical elements,...

3. CPNE bound!!! Summer 2013

   Arctophilos replied to Arctophilos's topic in Excelsior College

   Passed the CPNE! It was the hardest, nerve wracking 3 days of my life! I failed two of the labs on Friday night---pure nerves. It was quite comical in retrospect because I opened about 7 pairs of...

4. Got my CPNE date today!

   Arctophilos replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

   Passed the CPNE! It was the hardest, nerve wracking 3 days of my life! I failed two of the labs on Friday night---pure nerves. It was quite comical in retrospect because I opened about 7 pairs of...

5. Got my CPNE date today!

   Arctophilos replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

   Awesome Mrs. Mc! Congrats :) As I told Lindsey...just got real didn't it! and you're before me...keep us

6. CPNE Date

   Arctophilos replied to Medic625's topic in Excelsior College

   Hi Medic, I applied on the 4th...all docs were accepted on the 5th...and I got a cancellation date 10 days later. I'm testing up at Utica on May31st....Lindseyvam also got her date in June at...

7. Got my CPNE date today!

   Arctophilos replied to Lindseyvam's topic in Excelsior College

   Awesome Lindsey! I got my date too...I chose a cancellation for May 31st up at Utica. It just got real for

8. Micro/A&P

   Arctophilos replied to mochasouter's topic in Excelsior College

   NOOOO! I'm so sorry... I heard they aren't bad from EC though. FYI Keep in mind if you will be transferring to another college/degree program for BSN or MSN...that EC does not have a lab component...

9. CPNE bound!!! Summer 2013

   Arctophilos replied to Arctophilos's topic in Excelsior College

   CPNE

10. CPNE bound!!! Summer 2013

    Arctophilos replied to Arctophilos's topic in Excelsior College

    @ cjwilliams..I'm hearing 4-5 months. But I'm hopeful for an earlier cancellation--anywhere! I can't imagine dragging this out for that

11. CPNE bound!!! Summer 2013

    Arctophilos replied to Arctophilos's topic in Excelsior College

    :) By the way...where are you located in NY? I'm in the Hudson

12. CPNE bound!!! Summer 2013

    Arctophilos replied to Arctophilos's topic in Excelsior College

    Awesome Medic1403! I gave EC a ready date of June 1st. I just scanned the photo passport sheet and they accepted it. I also just scanned and sent the first sheet of the background check--it has our...

13. Nervous about repro exam!!!

    Arctophilos replied to mochasouter's topic in Excelsior College

    Felt like I memorized all the endocrine disorders...lol...patient care scenarios and questions on the book CD, and the publisher online helped (ThePoint.com) I think its in the inside cover of book)....

14. Nervous about repro exam!!!

    Arctophilos replied to mochasouter's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi again mochasouter! I just answered your question about the FCCA--and I guess this question answers mine about whether or not you are enrolled in EC Nursing Program...lol I agree with natnat122...

15. FCCA

    Arctophilos replied to luvnursn's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi mochasouter, The FCCA is a two part exam that tests your assessment and managing multiple patient skills. It is taken right before the CPNE. We aren't allowed to talk about it on Allnurses per...