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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 start planning my mnemonics for CE's. Anyone pla...

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 total)...and also taking their Documentation and Care Pla...

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, care plans, ect... Always check on what your peers ...

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 sterile gloves at the wound station! lol Passed al...

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 sterile gloves at the wound station! lol Passed al...

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

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 Albany. I emailed the NPAC coordinator introducing myse...

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

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 for these courses. A lot of colleges require a la...

CPNE bound!

@ 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 long.

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

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 id and password on it so they can access it elect...

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). Good Luck :)

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 though, the practice exams are invaluable as are fl...

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 Excelsior's and Allnurse's policy. You can get expe...

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 application link and it hasn't before. It accepted my app...

Congrats :) Now onward to CPNE!

Congrats Lindseyvam!

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 aid.

lets start a forum for Dutchess BOCES students 2010

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

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

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 the work especially if you work at all--but its do...

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