LoopsRN2

LoopsRN2

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

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  1. Saunders NCLEX helpful for ECE???

    LoopsRN2 replied to SHARWELL's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have been reading the NCLEX board and alot of members are saying that Saunders review book (not sure which edition people were talking about, as the one we have just came out in 10/2010) questions...

  2. I need my butt whipped!

    LoopsRN2 replied to techiediva2010's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I totally understand! I am ready to test for Repo right now...then this whole HOLIDAY thing had to happen But I am reviewing for the rest of the weekend, and I am going to schedule my exam for the...

  3. Saunders NCLEX helpful for ECE???

    LoopsRN2 replied to SHARWELL's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i purchased my saunders nclex right after i took my chronicity exam, and i do wish that i had bought it prior. i think it is a great review tool, as tasha said. it does help to organize some of the...

  4. Passed Life Span 2

    LoopsRN2 replied to dstep102570's topic in Online Distance Learning

    First of all, WAY TO GO! Congrats! As I told Tasha, I am so jealous! I want to be there!! Also, why on earth is is the exam so hard?! Every single post you see about LS2 is that it is just an...

  5. Taking LS2 tomorrow AM...sigh

    LoopsRN2 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good Luck Tasha! Way to go keeping up with testing during the holidays and new job! I have had a dreadful time keeping up, but will hopefully test next week to keep on track. Let us know how it...

  6. cpne workshop excelsior or east coast tina??

    LoopsRN2 replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When in our studies can we sign up for Tina's care plan work shop? I am finishinig Repo now, but would love to start to get a handle on care plans. How many days is Tina's CPNE workshop? PA would...

  7. Anyone doing Excelsior LPN to RN?

    LoopsRN2 replied to Beautynurse87's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello! I have been in the program a little longer but have goals of finishing before Spring. EC RN program is designed for LPNs that have had some work experience. Some have had as little as less...

  8. studygroup 101

    LoopsRN2 replied to minnesota LPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi! I did the required readings, reviewed the content guide and did the practice exams for Health/Saftey and I got an A. Many feel that exam was easy, I just felt it followed the content guide very...

  9. Those studying for the CPNE- here's a huge tip

    LoopsRN2 replied to SweettartRN's topic in Excelsior College

    This is a GREAT thread! I really wasn't too worried about the CPNE until now but with my goals of being done with exams (4 left!) by April, it may not be that far off anymore. I am so anxious to...

  10. I think i may have just gotten a scholarship from EC?

    LoopsRN2 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That is WONDERFUL news Tasha! It would be great to put toward CPNE (how much do you figure that costs total? Like around $2500 minus travel expenses?) I can only imagine the incentive that would be...

  11. First 2 EC nursing exams - what study materials?

    LoopsRN2 replied to M610's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The EC College content guides list all of the books they recommend in the front portion of the guides. I did buy most of them when I first enrolled, and just purchase the exam specific books as I go...

  12. Favorite CNPE workshop? Closest to MN?

    LoopsRN2 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    There seems to be a few CPNE workshops out there with sucess rates 94-98%. Does there seem to be a workshop that most of the students here have likes? I really don't like the idea of having to...

  13. Favorite CNPE workshop? Closest to MN?

    LoopsRN2 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    They have workshops in both Madison and Milwaukee? I had no idea there would be so many selections! I am about an hour from the Canadian border, so Madison would probably be a bit closer! I bet...

  14. Favorite CNPE workshop? Closest to MN?

    LoopsRN2 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think Milwaukee is where I will do my CPNE. It is definately drivable for me, about 8 hours. How soon before the actual CPNE do people usually do the

  15. LS1

    LoopsRN2 replied to WestPalmLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I

  16. State requiring the least paperwork from EC to take your

    LoopsRN2 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Whew! Thanks for posting! Although, the MN State Board of Nursing actually recommended Excelsior to me, every time I read stuff like what Tasha posted, it makes me

  17. Cost for FCCA? What books are needed for LS exams and FCCA?

    LoopsRN2 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am working on Repo now and hope to test in a couple of weeks. I have Repo, Transition, LS 1,2,3 and finally FCCA and CPNE left. I have the basic core of books Fundamentals, Pediatrics, Pham,...

  18. Gotta be finished with EVERYTHING by end of April...

    LoopsRN2 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have to take 0.6 credits of humanities to meet my requirements. Can you believe this? 0.6 Credit?! Is Tech writing just a online go-at-your own pace

  19. Gotta be finished with EVERYTHING by end of April...

    LoopsRN2 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You ARE inspiring Tasha! I think you are going to help pull us all along to help us get through too You already know I want to be done with my exams by April. I have Repo, LS1,LS2 and LS3 and...

  20. Cost for FCCA? What books are needed for LS exams and FCCA?

    LoopsRN2 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What did you think of the new Med/Surg book, is it a huge improvement over the last? I don't care for Phipps at all, but really don't want to get the new one unless it is a dramatically different. I...

  21. Seriously struggling with LS1 (tiny vent)

    LoopsRN2 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Way to GO!! Definately hearing alot of feedback that these LS exams are tougher! I think I am going to tackle them after I finish Repo and leave Transitions for last. I want to get the slippery...

  22. Passed Chronicity with a "B" today!

    LoopsRN2 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Okay, another one down! This test seemed more difficult and tricky than Health & Saftey. I am so happy to have this one that got so drawn out over with. I have been working like crazy on Repo...

  23. Chronicity test moved up to Tuesday!!!

    LoopsRN2 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i didn't use sg101 for health/saftey, and i did better on that one. i almost feel like the sg101 gave too much info that just cluttered what the content guide was trying to define, if that makes...

  24. Chronicity test moved up to Tuesday!!!

    LoopsRN2 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    After sitting with Chronicity for over a year, I had to move my test date from Thursday to Tuesday (TOMORROW!!) due to work! In a way I am having a sense of relief to just get it over with but...

  25. Passed Repro

    LoopsRN2 replied to k3104's topic in Online Distance Learning

    WAY TO GO!!! How was the exam compared to Chronicity? I found my 30 questions of Chronicity challening, and went back and changed many (very unlike me!) How long did you take on Repo? Did you use...