BeachieRN84

BeachieRN84

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  1. Failed at St Peter's...

    BeachieRN84 replied to k9kabs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Jan I am so sorry. I had you on my prayer list this weekend and I was so hoping to hear you passed. I know you can do this!!!! Although you probably feel very defeated, brush yourself off and get your...

  2. Excelsior Microbiology

    BeachieRN84 replied to china4mom's topic in Excelsior College

    Vangonotes and Micro Demystified, also the EC practice exams, got an A also! It is an exam really more geared towards health care professionals/nursing I think, it wasn't as difficult and dry as I...

  3. CPNE aoc's: what order do you think is the most efficient for assessments

    BeachieRN84 replied to alodocios's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You will feel like your flow is weird when you are practicing, I practiced with a buddy and we always were worried when we did the CPNE it would feel awkward and staged but it didn't, it was a great...

  4. Sheri Taylor's CPNE online workshop

    BeachieRN84 replied to joy1's topic in Excelsior College

    I did Sheri's online workshop and passed with no repeats! She is the best!! I highly recommend her materials to anyone prepping for

  5. EC ADN Program In A Year??

    BeachieRN84 replied to Yourfavoritenurse13's topic in Excelsior College

    I enrolled January 20, 2011 and completed my CPNE on September 11, 2011. I did it working 12 hour night shifts with a toddler. It definately can be done!!!!

  6. CPNE - How bad is it really?

    BeachieRN84 replied to QuenymamiRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Once you read the study guide it makes alot more sense. The care plans have to be done in a very specific way. Once you start studying, Excelsior has some free resources, you can send in PCS's from...

  7. CPNE - How bad is it really?

    BeachieRN84 replied to QuenymamiRN's topic in Excelsior College

    OK hunny I sent it to you! A couple people gave their stuff away this week after they passed, I still check out the EPN now and then, trust me people are on there! And if you are on FB, lots of...

  8. CPNE - How bad is it really?

    BeachieRN84 replied to QuenymamiRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I used Rob's CDs and I loved them!! Just be careful because not all the material is entirely up to date, I don't know what the changes for the 18th edition were but I used the 17th edition and there...

  9. CPNE - How bad is it really?

    BeachieRN84 replied to QuenymamiRN's topic in Excelsior College

    No I haven't posted it on the EPN... I don't know if I am going to or not, I might after my grad date comes up, but if you want to read it just send me a PM with your e-mail

  10. CPNE - How bad is it really?

    BeachieRN84 replied to QuenymamiRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Not at all, atleast for me it wasn't. I had an wonderful weekend during my CPNE, yes it was very stressful but it was nothing like I had imagined it to be. The nerves were the worst part for me. It is...

  11. New to Excelsior- Studying advice/general tips?

    BeachieRN84 replied to MedicFireRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Study the practice exams and the rationales for the right and wrong answers as well! I did them for every exam and they were well worth it for me. I second the Saunders, I loved mine, it really was...

  12. Excelsior CPNE Wait Time

    BeachieRN84 replied to angieh56's topic in Excelsior College

    OK Let me know your email address and I'll send it to

  13. FCCA?

    BeachieRN84 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes I am all done!! :-) I took my CPNE in Syracuse, NY and I LOVED it.. it was nothing like it's made out to be, it was very positive experience for me... would recommend that site to

  14. FCCA?

    BeachieRN84 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Nope, it's an open book test that they mail to you via UPS. You have 10 days to do it. It seems really vague, but I promise it's REALLY as easy as it looks. Don't sweat it, it's an easy 4 credits :-)...

  15. Excelsior CPNE Wait Time

    BeachieRN84 replied to angieh56's topic in Excelsior College

    Frankie I sent you a private message :-) When is your

  16. has anyone recently taken the A/P test through excelsior?

    BeachieRN84 replied to avidhunter3's topic in Excelsior College

    I took A&P through Excelsior, it was difficult but doable! I used Vangonotes by audible, and I read Cliff's notes for A&P and A&P for Dummies about a week or two in advance, and also did...

  17. Excelsior CPNE Wait Time

    BeachieRN84 replied to angieh56's topic in Excelsior College

    I did the program start to finish in 9 months. It took me 4 months for all the nursing exams and then I also needed A&P, Micro, Info Lit, Humanities, Sociology and Life Span Psych so I chipped...

  18. CPNE Question

    BeachieRN84 replied to Boostisadrug85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Every patient you have you will be assigned some aspect of mobility, whether it be repositioning in bed, OOB to chair, ambulate in hallway, etc, your CE will specify this for you on your Kardex. I...

  19. CPNE in Syracuse 12/16 anyone?

    BeachieRN84 replied to OneFlyNurz's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Check your e-mail :-) I remember you were getting ready to apply for CPNE, did you get your

  20. Cpne books?

    BeachieRN84 replied to k9kabs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No problem! I am going to take a break from online for a little to try and focus on NCLEX and family, I don't remember if I gave you my number but if not its on my FB, but call me anytime! Happy...

  21. CPNE in Syracuse 12/16 anyone?

    BeachieRN84 replied to OneFlyNurz's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi C, I did write a journal, either let me know your email address and I'll email it to you or you can read it on Sheri's Facebook page. There are alot of details about my CPNE on there and maybe it...

  22. Cpne books?

    BeachieRN84 replied to k9kabs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ann, I found one at walmart before I went to NY with both a sweephand on the top and a digital with timer on the bottom. Too complicated though and was really ugly, LOL. I ended up going to Target and...

  23. CPNE in Syracuse 12/16 anyone?

    BeachieRN84 replied to OneFlyNurz's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey girl, congrats on getting your date. I passed in Syracuse and I loved the hospital and the CA/CE's. Let me know if you have any questions.

  24. Best A&P study guide?

    BeachieRN84 replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi guys, I also had to take A&P through Excelsior and I used the Vangonotes mostly, and also Cliff's notes for A&P and A&P for Dummies. I recommend the Vangonotes really highly and they...

  25. EC grad - passed NCLEX!

    BeachieRN84 replied to k3104's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations k3014!!!!! So happy for you! :-) I am working on prepping for NCLEX now... wondering what did you use to study? I used Saunders for all my nursing exams so I prob need a new book LOL....