BarbaraNM

BarbaraNM ASN, RN

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  1. Thinking of going to Excelsior College for my RN

    BarbaraNM replied to localgurl54's topic in Excelsior College

    Ok, now I am curious, too... you passed. Other people pass every weekend. There is no doubt that Excelsior is difficult... but it cannot be impossible. I know many people that have completed the...

  2. Practice Exams

    BarbaraNM replied to mochasouter's topic in Excelsior College

    I agree with Lunah... very similar, and even some questions the same. So far, I've done Micro and Health Safety, and found the practice tests very helpful. It is important to understand why the...

  3. Excelsior nursing health safety exam

    BarbaraNM replied to gatormedic24's topic in Excelsior College

    You should do great! I got close to that on practice test A, 65 I think, and a little better on B... I got an A on the real thing. I used the same materials you did... GOOD

  4. Cheap books

    BarbaraNM replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in Excelsior College

    For me, Ebay has been a GREAT resource for inexpensive textbooks and study

  5. Thinking of going to Excelsior College for my RN

    BarbaraNM replied to localgurl54's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi... here is EVERYTHING you need to know!! I am just starting... so far, so good!! GOOD LUCK!!

  6. Excelsior College Nursing / LPN to RN / Advice

    BarbaraNM replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Excelsior College

    If you google it, you will get their website. They offer self-paced, online Math courses. I chose Beginning College Algebra, the first one on the 'ACE accredited' list. Excelsior accepted it......

  7. how indepth micro content guide?

    BarbaraNM replied to ardelk21's topic in Excelsior College

    Welcome! Micro was also my first exam through EC, I took it last month. The content guide is very valuable. I printed it out, and went through each topic and made sure I understood it, and also made...

  8. Interpersonal communications

    BarbaraNM replied to shante214's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi, Did you download the Content Guide? Also, you may be able to find the required book for less $$ on Ebay... good

  9. How long did you study for the CPNE?

    BarbaraNM replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    I'll be following this post, Natnat... even though I've only completed one Nursing Exam, I'm NOT taking the CPNE lightly!! I'm already looking ahead, too... you are a LOT closer than I am...

  10. Is Excelsior the right choice?;)

    BarbaraNM replied to shawna19's topic in Excelsior College

    Kitkat... GOOD LUCK to you! I am so glad you're doing it again. I'll be watching for your post saying you passed!! I am nervous about CPNE, even though it is a long way off. In the meantime, I...

  11. Is Excelsior the right choice?;)

    BarbaraNM replied to shawna19's topic in Excelsior College

    Kitkat, I am sorry you had a bad experience... I am just starting out. Just curious... where did you take your CPNE? Do you know how many of the 6 had taken a workshop? I am trying to prepare...

  12. Alek Alegebra

    BarbaraNM replied to Gwmosspoint's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi, I also did ALEKS for my Math requirement. Which one are you doing? I did the first one on the list above that is ACE accredited, Basic Algebra, and it was accepted by Excelsior. There are...

  13. Reproductive Health Tips

    BarbaraNM replied to ZackFlightRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Ok, try it now... I deleted some

  14. Passed cpne at grady!

    BarbaraNM replied to nursemami4's topic in Excelsior College

    Outstanding!!!

  15. Reproductive Health Tips

    BarbaraNM replied to ZackFlightRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Did you purchase the practice exams? I just took Health Safety on Friday, and there were definitely some questions from the practice exams... I plan on buying them for every Nursing Exam!

  16. The College Network microbiology book

    BarbaraNM replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi... no they are not free. $75 for a 2 part practice test... worth every penny!! It will give you an idea of the types of questions on the real exam. Be sure you understand every question, every...

  17. The College Network microbiology book

    BarbaraNM replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi, Yes, that is the right one... I also bought it on Ebay, it was a 'Mircro Bundle' that a former student was selling... various resources for a low price. It seemed to follow the content guide very...

  18. Practice Exams

    BarbaraNM replied to mochasouter's topic in Excelsior College

    WELL worth the $$$!!! Part A and Part B... take the first part near the beginning of your studying, find out which areas need improvement, concentrate on studying those areas, and take Part B close...

  19. Micro/A&P

    BarbaraNM replied to mochasouter's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi, Thanks for your reply! I did encourage her to check with an adviser before she signed up... I took my Info Lit through Penn Foster summer 2012, and when I enrolled 9/27/12, and got my official...

  20. Micro/A&P

    BarbaraNM replied to mochasouter's topic in Excelsior College

    Beachy, I know someone who may be signing up for Straighterline A&P. She has been enrolled for a few years... do you know if it would still be

  21. Micro/A&P

    BarbaraNM replied to mochasouter's topic in Excelsior College

    I already had A & P, but I just took the Excelsior exam for Micro. I probably overstudied... took about 2 months total. I used the Content Guide, Practice exams, Micro Demystified, Tortora's...

  22. Excelsior route for Paramedic to RN ?

    BarbaraNM replied to parem57's topic in Excelsior College

    SURE! I am always happy to pimp your article! It is SO informative and complete... so glad you compiled it!! :) You helped me and many others through the years, and it is much

  23. Flashcard Exchange

    BarbaraNM replied to BarbaraNM's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks, buddy!!

  24. Flashcard Exchange

    BarbaraNM posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hello, I know many of you have posted that you like this resource, and I am also using it to study for my Micro exam in 2 weeks. It seems to be very helpful; however, I am noticing some spelling...

  25. Flashcard Exchange

    BarbaraNM replied to BarbaraNM's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks... would you care to share with me those you felt confident about? I have reviewed many of them, and some do seem better than others... either here or PM? Thank