BarbaraNM

BarbaraNM ASN, RN

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  1. CPNE workshops

    BarbaraNM replied to UmFarrah's topic in Excelsior College

    I passed CPNE 7/27/14 in Utica. In June, I took CPNEBootcamp workshop in Nashville and Christy's online careplan class. The reason I chose Christy over Sheri is that Christy's workshops are very...

  2. CPNE complete.

    BarbaraNM replied to PaParamedic's topic in Excelsior College

    CONGRATS!! It is definitely a great feeling to be handed the 'generic' pass letter! I think you will find NCLEX to be less stressful than CPNE. I sure

  3. The College Network study guides worth it?

    BarbaraNM replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Awesome!! That's what I did..... bought and sold cheap on

  4. The College Network study guides worth it?

    BarbaraNM replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    That at is exactly what I did. Got the whole set for $200 on eBay and passed with great

  5. The College Network study guides worth it?

    BarbaraNM replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Fire Monkeys...hehehe... The College Network material is actually pretty decent... and you understand NOT signing their ridiculous contract....would cost a fortune!! i already had taken A&P, but...

  6. New to the concept of nursing and Excelsior... Help!

    BarbaraNM replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    you should be fine with the ACE credit and ALEKS math. I used them for Math also. I did Eng101 through Straighterline, which was also accepted. They just do not allow the Sciences through...

  7. Transition Exam

    BarbaraNM replied to nurseklt's topic in Excelsior College

    Sounds like you are off to a good start! Follow the content guide since that is what you are expected to know. I had some SG101 materials and also used College Network materials I purchased cheap...

  8. Cost of Excelsior if you have ALL pre-reqs done.

    BarbaraNM replied to northmississippi's topic in Excelsior College

    It appears the cost worksheet on Excelsior's site has not been updated. The prices go up every July 1. My costs over the last 2 years since I enrolled were about $10K. That includes English, Psych,...

  9. New to the concept of nursing and Excelsior... Help!

    BarbaraNM replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Hey there... and WELCOME! Sounds like you are the perfect Excelsior student! With that kind of schedule and minimal distractions, you should have LOTS of study time! I quoted the above because you...

  10. Lisa Arant Study Notes

    BarbaraNM replied to maswab8's topic in Excelsior College

    Lisa Arends' guides were outdated when I started studying 2+ years ago. Lots of misspelling and grammatical errors. Study Group 101 is a good source. As is College Network materials, BUT ONLY if you...

  11. CPNE workshop ( which is the best one to attend)

    BarbaraNM replied to graduate2014's topic in Excelsior College

    Hello! I just passed CPNE this weekend in Utica. I took Christy Rodriguez's Bootcamp when she travelled to Nashville in June and also took her 12 day Careplan class. Both were absolutely amazing...

  12. English Comp

    BarbaraNM replied to delarmer's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi... Here it is: Online College Courses That Fit Into Your Degree Program | StraighterLine But it sounds like the UExcel might be better, and faster... There was a LOT of paper writing in the...

  13. Just got a 37/100 on Micro Practice Exam :..(

    BarbaraNM replied to Ultraposh's topic in Excelsior College

    Ultraposh, did you ever take the Micro

  14. Math Credit for Excelsior Nursing Program

    BarbaraNM replied to MMM75's topic in Excelsior College

    Hello, I did the ALEKS Math. I did Beginning Algebra. Caution, though... if you plan to advance your degree to BSN or MSN, it may not be accepted. I believe the College Algebra would be, however....

  15. Just finished the FCCA finals!

    BarbaraNM replied to Lambvmd3's topic in Excelsior College

    Yes, every other month. Next one starts today! CONGRATS to all the other

  16. excelsior nursing- cpne

    BarbaraNM replied to Raynesmommylpn2rn's topic in Excelsior College

    LOTS of resources on Facebook. Just search 'CPNE'. I am prepping for it now... GOOD

  17. Excelsior CPNE 2014

    BarbaraNM replied to Nidhi2005's topic in Excelsior College

    CONGRATULATIONS!!

  18. CPNE Study guide...

    BarbaraNM replied to TraumaMama179's topic in Excelsior College

    You could.... But faster and easier to upload it to their site. Find it under 'my details' on your page on EC, download it to your computer, then upload it to

  19. If I start studying for the CPNE now and throughout the entire Excelsior program?

    BarbaraNM replied to Ultraposh's topic in Excelsior College

    Might've been my comment… I think I said that in another forum. Good plan! college algebra should be more widely accepted. I will be doing a workshop or maybe 2 for CPNE. Yes, Sheri's for sure......

  20. Should I buy Lisa Arends notes for micro?

    BarbaraNM replied to Ultraposh's topic in Excelsior College

    I only bought one thing from Lisa Arends and didn't like it at ALL! Human Growth & Development, that I did the CLEP exam. I never bought anything more from her. For Micro, your resources look...

  21. If I start studying for the CPNE now and throughout the entire Excelsior program?

    BarbaraNM replied to Ultraposh's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks! Before I can see the light, though... I have a 580 page Study Guide to get through!! It is a monster!! Yes, they give grades on the exams and classes. I have mostly A's and a few B's. Plus...

  22. If I start studying for the CPNE now and throughout the entire Excelsior program?

    BarbaraNM replied to Ultraposh's topic in Excelsior College

    Yes, definitely go for the good grades! First.. to truly understand the material, not just get through the exams, and Second... going for CRNA, they will want high grades! I did the prereqs I still...

  23. If I start studying for the CPNE now and throughout the entire Excelsior program?

    BarbaraNM replied to Ultraposh's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi! Good luck to you! If you are just now starting prereqs and have to take everything... plan on 1-2 years. July is not a reasonable goal! You will want to really learn and understand everything,...

  24. CPNE Study guide...

    BarbaraNM replied to TraumaMama179's topic in Excelsior College

    I want to highly recommend www.bestvaluecopy.com ! I placed my order Sunday Dec 22 at 10:00 pm. By noon Dec 24 it had been printed and shipped, and I received it Dec 27. EXCELLENT printing job!! It...

  25. What is the most popular lpn to Rn online school on here?

    BarbaraNM replied to northmississippi's topic in LPN to RN

    I am also preparing for the CPNE... just printed the Study Guide, filling out the (extensive!) application, and hope to test before