BarbaraNM

BarbaraNM ASN, RN

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  1. Passed CPNE and I'm graduating!

    BarbaraNM replied to mikez's topic in Excelsior College

    Mike... CONGRATULATIONS!! And thanks for sharing... I love reading these stores!

  2. CPNE prep overwhelmed!!!

    BarbaraNM replied to Jane Doe, RN's topic in Excelsior College

    Me too!! Feeling

  3. Beginning Excelsior Journey--need suggestions for Transitions exam!

    BarbaraNM replied to mh8511's topic in Excelsior College

    Be sure to buy the practice exams! Worth it for EVERY one... I used TCN module purchased on Ebay, and it seemed to follow the content guide. I also bought a Fundamentals text to read and keep. I...

  4. Can you rank excelsiors Test? need help please.

    BarbaraNM replied to Firemedicj's topic in Excelsior College

    As a Medic, like me, you may find LS1 the 'easiest', since it is 1/3 cardiac and 1/3 respiratory. The other 1/3 is abnormal cell growth. GOOD LUCK in whatever you take

  5. Can you rank excelsiors Test? need help please.

    BarbaraNM replied to Firemedicj's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi, I will rank the exams from least favorite/hardest to easiest... now, of course, this is all subjective and others may have a different experience. 8. Transition. I just didn't enjoy this one....

  6. The Clinical Performance in Nursing Exam (CPNE): what the heck is this madness?!

    BarbaraNM replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    AWESOME article... Thanks, Lunah!! I can relate to the fear of the unknown, and reading your concise and well-written article helps to calm the fear. Maybe only a little bit... LOL! I plan on being...

  7. Passed LS 3....FCCA eligible!!!

    BarbaraNM replied to nursejessica2013's topic in Excelsior College

    CONGRATS! I thought it was the hardest one so far... took it a couple weeks ago. Now studying for Transition for next week. I am also trying to get into the next

  8. EC grad dropping by to say hello!

    BarbaraNM replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    Tasha, CONGRATULATIONS on your success and thank you for the words of

  9. Is this site losing steam?

    BarbaraNM replied to Peterjoy93's topic in Excelsior College

    GOOD

  10. How bad is microbiology through EC?

    BarbaraNM replied to CMLPN08's topic in Excelsior College

    I did the exam. My first EC exam, last pre-requisite. Once I scheduled the exam, I went into study mode and spent maybe about a month studying. Good

  11. Passed Transitions!!!!!!! yay!!!!!

    BarbaraNM replied to Beautynurse87's topic in Excelsior College

    AWESOME!! Congrats!! Dreading that one... taking it the end of October. Studying now for LS3. Good luck on Health

  12. Curious about how you learn this way?

    BarbaraNM replied to MJPN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    Be sure to check this out... authored by LunahRN:

  13. How bad is microbiology through EC?

    BarbaraNM replied to CMLPN08's topic in Excelsior College

    I took it in March. Not too bad... but yes, it is a lot of material! I used the content guide, a college network module (found cheap on Ebay), Micro Demystified, some of Tortora textbook, flashcard...

  14. LS2 Help please!

    BarbaraNM replied to jerez01's topic in Excelsior College

    HEEHEEHEEE.... I KNEW it!!

  15. LS2 Help please!

    BarbaraNM replied to jerez01's topic in Excelsior College

    Ok... so tell me this... did you also do the weird thing that I always do... after every exam, look at your transcript, just to see one more zero in the 'needed' column and 3 more credits in the...

  16. LS2 Help please!

    BarbaraNM replied to jerez01's topic in Excelsior College

    I am a little nervous about that one, too!! That's why I changed it... took a peek at the material last night, and it doesn't seem tooooo bad... but I will not underestimate it, for sure!! I gave...

  17. LS2 Help please!

    BarbaraNM replied to jerez01's topic in Excelsior College

    THANKS, Lisa!! :) I felt more unprepared for this one than any! The subject matter was so broad, and YES.. some of the people talking about it had me worried! I appreciate your kind

  18. LS2 Help please!

    BarbaraNM replied to jerez01's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks, Chris!! There were some answers I was about to change, too... and I remembered a high school teacher who said...'9 times out of 10, the first thought is the right thought'... so I left 'em......

  19. Ohio CPNE Location Info?

    BarbaraNM replied to amy744's topic in Excelsior College

    Depending on where in OH you live... there is also WI and NY that have test

  20. Passed transitions.....whew

    BarbaraNM replied to rhudo's topic in Excelsior College

    GOOD JOB!!

  21. LS2 Help please!

    BarbaraNM replied to jerez01's topic in Excelsior College

    WHEW!! Glad that is over!! I thought it was the hardest exam so far... but I was surprised and pleased to get an 'A'! I had 16(!!!) 'select all that apply'!! Flagged more questions than any other...

  22. LS2 Help please!

    BarbaraNM replied to jerez01's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks, Chris! I wish I felt more

  23. LS2 Help please!

    BarbaraNM replied to jerez01's topic in Excelsior College

    Starting to FREAK OUT about LS2! Studying hard for the last few days... just not sure what to expect! It seems that it could be the hardest exam so far.... tomorrow at 1:00 pm is when I take it....

  24. Excelsior practice exams

    BarbaraNM replied to ypoe's topic in Excelsior College

    Practice exams from Excelsior are ALWAYS worth the $75, in my opinion... I get them every time. Also, when studying from the practice exams, it is important to know why the right answers are right and...

  25. any paramedics?

    BarbaraNM replied to medicmom26's topic in Excelsior College

    Getting ready for CPNE??!! How's it going? LS2 on