LoopsRN2

LoopsRN2

Surgery, Med/Surg/ICU, OB-Peds, Ophth

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  1. What are YOU working on this week for school???

    LoopsRN2 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    STILL on LS2 Last section of content guide, testing 4/29/2011 Reviewing Saunders, Study Chat at Excelsior and practice exam A tomorrow, and hopefully practice exam B on Tuesday and final reviews...

  2. CPNE workshop...

    LoopsRN2 replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for your help on this Ramore! So you feel that Excelsior gave adequate help with care plans? This is one area I do feel very weak. Are you able to write up care plans and have someone go...

  3. CPNE workshop...

    LoopsRN2 replied to CRudlerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Where do they have the Excelsior CPNE workshop? I suppose in

  4. Care Plan???

    LoopsRN2 replied to k9kabs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    We had practical nursing students that are graduating next month from the same program I attended in 1991 observing in the operating room on Wednesday, and they confirmed that at least in our area,...

  5. CPNE Workshop Advice

    LoopsRN2 replied to fsumom60's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Fsumom, may I ask which workshop you attended and why you were disappointed? I am 3 tests out yet, but hoping to be workshop ready by late May or early June and really appreciate any input. Has...

  6. Micro passed with an A- only 1 more nsg exam left!

    LoopsRN2 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :yeah::yeah:WAY to go Tasha!! I bet it is starting to feel so good being in the final stretch! Trying so hard to catch up but I still have LS2, 3 & transitions to do so I am going to be a month...

  7. Finally here! FCCA/CPNE....

    LoopsRN2 replied to BerryHappy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks Beachnurse! I have never explored the site before re CPNE, so that was quite helpful! I didn't realize that there are that many testing locations in WI! So we can also accept cancellations...

  8. Finally here! FCCA/CPNE....

    LoopsRN2 replied to BerryHappy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I feel stupid here, but I have no idea what these abbreviations stand for; SPAC,MPAC, NPAC....?! How are these testing centers broken down? I live in MN....and just wanted to be drivable to avoid...

  9. Finally here! FCCA/CPNE....

    LoopsRN2 replied to BerryHappy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Any idea how long the wait has been for the Wisconsin

  10. Finally here! FCCA/CPNE....

    LoopsRN2 replied to BerryHappy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATS on this accomplishment! I am so jealous I 2 more lifespans and transitions, and I hope to be there too! You know, it sure seems that people are getting their CPNE dates alot sooner than 5...

  11. Only two left... LS3 then LS2 in the next 2.5 weeks.

    LoopsRN2 replied to MsPC's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Okay guys....I am doing LS2 4/29 and have LS3 and transitions next month so I am really hoping I can stay on track with my goals and join the CPNE ready group for May! I lost a week being on vacation...

  12. LS-2

    LoopsRN2 replied to WestPalmLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am taking LS2 Fri 4/29/2011! We just got back from our cruise Monday and I worked on it most of the day yesterday! It is so hard to get back in gear after a week off, and I pushed the exam from...

  13. CPNE this weekend!!!!!!

    LoopsRN2 replied to hotnurse84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What is Excelsior's careplan class? I didn't even know they have one! I swear, I need to start writing things down as we go....Way to stay on track with signing up!! Use this experience as a...

  14. Care Plan???

    LoopsRN2 replied to k9kabs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Actually, under my LPN program, designing careplans fell under the duty of the RN so this was not covered. This was all new to me. I graduated back in 1990 however, so things may have changed. We...

  15. Care Plan???

    LoopsRN2 replied to k9kabs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The med/surg book is more the nursing process, but that is what I have been trying to do; In Smeltzer, look in the where the chapters are listed, and the nursing processes for the corresponding...

  16. CPNE this weekend!!!!!!

    LoopsRN2 replied to hotnurse84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey Deb! Did you do FCCA already? How do you feel they compare? How many careplans do you get with the workshop and does Sheri check them? I am working on LS2 and would love to start working on...

  17. CPNE this weekend!!!!!!

    LoopsRN2 replied to hotnurse84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry to hear this hotnurse! It sounds like you are meeting this head on, and ready to keep going. Thank you for sharing your story, it really does put some this CPNE into perspective. So if we...

  18. Care Plan???

    LoopsRN2 replied to k9kabs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I posted this same thing about a month ago, and basically the fellow students advised to not get to ahead of myself. I am hoping that with the FCCA, we will get some concrete format. For now, I am...

  19. Passed CPNE 3/25/11!!!

    LoopsRN2 replied to MissingMyErica's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Where do we purchase Rob's Videos? Does Excelsior offer any

  20. one credit humanites

    LoopsRN2 replied to brenan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did the search and pulled up our local community college. Don't you have to do through the entire admission process with transcripts etc to do an exam with them? When I looked at doing a class...

  21. Passed CPNE 3/25/11!!!

    LoopsRN2 replied to MissingMyErica's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats on passing! I have to admit that this thread is actually making me nervous. Maybe I need to be more nervous than I am How long did it take you to get your CPNE date? Did you use a...

  22. one credit humanites

    LoopsRN2 replied to brenan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Where did you go to sign up for the exam? Do you have a link? I would like to do this in early May! What testing site are you

  23. Countdown to LS2

    LoopsRN2 replied to MsPC's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I do think this question was posted a couple of months ago on EPN....sorry I can't help, not quite there in my readings yet but I would always go with the text vs saunders because that is what is in...

  24. Excelsior questions?

    LoopsRN2 replied to hemillek's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would contact EC to get concrete info on what will transfer for you and what will not. With Excelsior, you are free to work at your own pace, and there have been students that complete the program...

  25. Losing my motivation

    LoopsRN2 replied to BetterMeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lol!! Thanks for the reassurance! I may enjoy my vacation just a bit