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  1. CPNE bound!!! Summer 2013

    Arctophilos posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hi all, Just wondering who else is out there that just finished their FCCA's this week. I'm going to put in my application for the CPNE on Monday...so psyched! I have my lab all set up and going to...

  2. 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...

  3. 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,...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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

  7. 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...

  8. 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

  9. 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...

  10. CPNE bound!!! Summer 2013

    Arctophilos replied to Arctophilos's topic in Excelsior College

    CPNE

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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...

  14. 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)....

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. CPNE bound!!! Summer 2013

    Arctophilos replied to Arctophilos's topic in Excelsior College

    Awesome! Congrats! Now the real stress begins. I didn't get word that my transcript was updated but I went ahead and submitted the packet online anyway. It allowed me to click on the CPNE...

  18. FCCA

    Arctophilos replied to luvnursn's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats :) Now onward to

  19. Failed fcca

    Arctophilos replied to cjwilliams's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats

  20. FCCA Finals

    Arctophilos replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats Medic1403! I passed 498 yesterday and I'm taking 496 tomorrow. I can't wait to be CPNE bound as well! I also used that book...and posted that book on Excelsior chat site as well for a study...

  21. Dutchess BOCES LPN Program

    Arctophilos posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    lets start a forum for Dutchess BOCES students

  22. Dutchess Boces LPN Program September 2010

    Arctophilos posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Anyone applying for admission to Dutchess BOCES LPN program this fall? I just took the TEAS and I am waiting for acceptance/rejection

  23. Dutchess BOCES LPN Program September 2010

    Arctophilos posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Anyone applying for admission to Dutchess BOCES LPN program this fall? I just took the TEAS and I am waiting for acceptance/rejection

  24. Dutchess BOCES LPN Program

    Arctophilos replied to Arctophilos's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi Upstate! Sorry it took so long for a reply but as you know, nursing school keeps you busy!!! Have you heard anything? Im in the full-time class so its accelerated. Very tough to stay on top of...

  25. Dutchess Boces LPN Program September 2010

    Arctophilos replied to Arctophilos's topic in New York Nursing

    How did it go LPNin2011? My first day is in 10