BarbaraNM

BarbaraNM ASN, RN

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  1. NERVOUS about LS1!!!

    BarbaraNM replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    YAY!!!!!!!!!! I knew you

  2. Excelsior route for Paramedic to RN ?

    BarbaraNM replied to parem57's topic in Excelsior College

    And speaking of Lunah... she compiled this great post with all the information you will need to get started: https://allnurses.com/excelsior-college-online/excelsior-college-distance-808335.html GOOD...

  3. Finished pre-reqs now have questions - please help!

    BarbaraNM replied to RRT_charlie's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi Charlie, Here is a great post from Lunah that may help answer your questions.... GOOD LUCK to you!! Barbara

  4. NERVOUS about LS1!!!

    BarbaraNM replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Ah, yes... the Saunders too... sounds like you will be well prepared!!

  5. NERVOUS about LS1!!!

    BarbaraNM replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    You're going to do GREAT!!! Just keep reviewing your practice tests, content guide, and look up anything you're not sure about in the textbooks... are you also using SG101? You are going to ROCK...

  6. Microbiology Practice Exam...

    BarbaraNM replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks! You too!! Trying to get that fire lit under my butt... I think once I take an exam or two, it will be ignited!!!

  7. Microbiology Practice Exam...

    BarbaraNM replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Me too! Getting ready for first exam... Micro... on

  8. Microbiology Practice Exam...

    BarbaraNM replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi Nervous1... I got a 54 on practice test A, then Excelsior completely changed the format of the practice tests. When I went back to look at it for review, the timer started ticking, so I took it...

  9. Pearson Vue/ how many test dates can you schedule ?

    BarbaraNM replied to jlynn167's topic in Excelsior College

    I did ask Excelsior about the 1098, since it was for the enrollment fee only... $1015. They said that exam fees do not qualify. But I will be looking into it and asking a tax pro, since I paid for 2...

  10. Passed the cpne at grady... :)

    BarbaraNM replied to romstead's topic in Excelsior College

    Very inspiring, Rob! :) SOOOO happy for you! So far I have registered for Micro and Health Safety... both in March... here I

  11. Additional study material

    BarbaraNM replied to ZackFlightRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Yes, that IS a good one... I've got it,

  12. Additional study material

    BarbaraNM replied to ZackFlightRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi ZackN... Have you gotten 'Fundamentals of Nursing'? It is one of the recommended textbooks, and I believe it is used for all or most of the Exams. If you download the Content Guide for each exam,...

  13. Excelsior Graduates/ Students Support Excelsior Maryland

    BarbaraNM replied to ltsgnn's topic in Excelsior College

    How awful that she lost her license after a year! Seems totally unfair!! I'll be following this discussion, since MD is my home state. Since I live in NM, and MD and NM are both on the list of 24...

  14. Woot Woot! Another one down!

    BarbaraNM replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    AWESOME!

  15. Pearson Vue/ how many test dates can you schedule ?

    BarbaraNM replied to jlynn167's topic in Excelsior College

    That is very cool! Good luck with your 4 exams!! Fingers crossed for you that you will make the May deadline!! :) I have a question about the lifelong learning deduction... I haven't even looked at...

  16. The Excelsior College Distance Learning ADN Program: Facts, Answers, and Links

    BarbaraNM replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    Lunah, THANK YOU for compiling all this info for potential students! A very comprehensive list, for sure! It will save the newbies from having to read thousands of posts to get started... any way...

  17. getting my prerequisites done?

    BarbaraNM replied to brandi45805's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi Brandi, That's what I did... Penn Foster Info Lit, then Eng 101 through Straighterline, and College Level Beginning Algebra through ALEKS. All those were then added to my ACE transcript, and...

  18. Prereqs

    BarbaraNM replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Excelsior College

    CLEP exam fees are around $95... go to their website to find a testing center near you, and the various subjects you can take. I did Human Growth & Development, and it was great! Many people...

  19. Finally am an Excelsior LPN to RN student!

    BarbaraNM replied to QTpie1997's topic in Excelsior College

    Welcome! And good luck!! Sounds like you are off to a great start!! I just enrolled, too, and have paid for Micro exam (last pre-req) and Health Safety exam... WOOHOO!!! 2013 will be our year!!!...

  20. Excelsior College for Personal Enrichment

    BarbaraNM replied to HouseWifenpa's topic in Excelsior College

    I wish you the very best of

  21. Excelsior College for Personal Enrichment

    BarbaraNM replied to HouseWifenpa's topic in Excelsior College

    Also, if you would like to learn about Nursing, perhaps buy a 'Fundamentals of Nursing' textbook from Ebay or Amazon (used). There is a LOT to learn, and perhaps that might spark your interest to...

  22. How does ALEKS work???

    BarbaraNM replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi... from the home page of ALEKS, in the middle, on the right it says 'independent use' and in there click on students. I did the free trial first then signed up. Great way to complete the math...

  23. Excelsior math

    BarbaraNM replied to Gwmosspoint's topic in Excelsior College

    Yes, it is always a good idea to check with an Adviser... I took my Math through ALEKS, and I did the Beginning Algebra, College Level. First, I made sure it was ACE accredited, which it is. It was...

  24. Anyone else taking CPNE soon?

    BarbaraNM replied to spooky.spider's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi Spooky.spider! Wow... great that you got a CPNE date so quickly! Keep studying hard... and GOOD LUCK to you!! :) (I did finally enroll!! Getting ready to take the Micro

  25. Info Lit thru PennFoster?

    BarbaraNM replied to Mrs.Mc,LPN217's topic in Excelsior College

    Oh, good! When I spoke with Penn Foster a few months ago re their ACE Accreditation, they said it was due to expire, but would be renewed, so it should be ongoing. I took the course in the summer,...