LoopsRN2

LoopsRN2

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

Member

  • Content

    692

  • Visitors

    8,908

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by LoopsRN2

  1. New Grad Entitlement

    LoopsRN2 replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very nice post OP! While I don't agree with the advice "to fake it", a surgeon's advice to me once was, "Never let them see you

  2. EC RN-BSN? Yes or no?

    LoopsRN2 replied to happydrunkcat's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you for your insight Melody. Did you do your ADN through EC as well, and could you offer a comparison of what the BSN is like vs the ADN if you did? How long did it take you to make it through...

  3. Passed NCLEX RN

    LoopsRN2 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I started EC in 2009 and took my NCLEX RN 1/5/2011 and passed with 75 questions. For those students struggling along what seems like endless hours of content guides, books, mnemonics, simulation...

  4. Starting with Health Safety here is my schedule...

    LoopsRN2 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    I think Tasha, the original poster, is just about done! I believe she is FCCA passed & CPNE ready

  5. EC BSN Program

    LoopsRN2 replied to BeachieRN84's topic in Excelsior College

    I am looking into the MSN option Beachie, but the odds of a career in nursing education around my area would be so slim that I have put that on the back burner for now. There was a sticky in our...

  6. Do you really need a workshop to pass CPNE?

    LoopsRN2 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    "Let's Conquer the CPNE beast together" is one of

  7. EC Students how are you preparing for NCLEX

    LoopsRN2 replied to RNFinally12's topic in Excelsior College

    I studied for about 4-8 hours a day for 3 weeks, and that was almost all content review. I did very little test questions/qbank/etc. After review the Kaplan strategies/review book, I was pretty...

  8. EC BSN Program

    LoopsRN2 replied to BeachieRN84's topic in Excelsior College

    I agree, I got the same bunch of crap mailed to me and it didn't answer any or my questions...when I called to get get some answers I got the same crap mailed to me

  9. EC Students how are you preparing for NCLEX

    LoopsRN2 replied to RNFinally12's topic in Excelsior College

    I remember feeling the exact same way! I started with review acidosis/alkalosis/electrolytes and lab values. I used my Saunder's book mostly for that review and I also did a quick search on the...

  10. Studyguide 101 content

    LoopsRN2 replied to vindy's topic in Excelsior College

    Did you try the EC practice exams yet, and if so, how did you feel about

  11. Studyguide 101 content

    LoopsRN2 replied to vindy's topic in Excelsior College

    Some of us just finished the program :)It all boils down to what works for the individual & their study needs. Some will make with notes, others need to do things via the more traditional route...

  12. Studyguide 101 content

    LoopsRN2 replied to vindy's topic in Excelsior College

    I finished the program this fall, and I tried Lisa Arrends for Chronicity and studygroup101 for transitions for Chronicity and transitions, as well as all of required text books, and there is no way I...

  13. studying for CPNE on a budget??

    LoopsRN2 replied to mamac0805's topic in Excelsior College

    You are off to a great budget if your hospital provided you with sim lab supplies! That is great! I did have Rob's videos and I thought they were a good tool to get started with, but fine tune them...

  14. Just took NCLEX RN at 0800, and I got the newer pop up?

    LoopsRN2 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took my NCLEX RN at 0800 and did the PearsonVue trick, and it states "you have recently scheduled this exam and are not allowed to reschedule at this time. Contact your BON for more details."...

  15. Passed NCLEX RN

    LoopsRN2 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks algdragon! I tried to change my name, but can't seem to find which option it would be

  16. Loops!!!

    LoopsRN2 replied to k9kabs's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you so much Jan! We didn't get to the hotel until 8:30 last night, I will give you a call today on our return

  17. Just took NCLEX RN at 0800, and I got the newer pop up?

    LoopsRN2 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Passed!!! Keep checking your BON! I am sure you will have great news soon

  18. Just took NCLEX RN at 0800, and I got the newer pop up?

    LoopsRN2 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you Mage :hug: That is so encouraging. I am just ill from the stress of waiting! What an exam, whew....lol Let us know what you find out

  19. Welcome Back! What are Excelsior College Students doing this week?

    LoopsRN2 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks for your reply!! I am testing this week, unless I chicken out I printed out the 35 page document, wonderful mnemonics but I will still pm you for any others you have. Thank you

  20. Welcome Back! What are Excelsior College Students doing this week?

    LoopsRN2 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Excelsior College

    WAY TO GOO!!!!! :w00t: Can you fill us on on your study method? I thought it would have been impossible for me to be worked up for anything after CPNE, but I have managed my typical...

  21. Hardest EC Exam

    LoopsRN2 replied to WldChrry's topic in Excelsior College

    I actually thought Transitions was the most difficult and enjoyed LS1-3, go figure. I wasn't a big fan or Repro

  22. help studying for nclex

    LoopsRN2 replied to kristimcduff11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found NCSBN to have the most challenging questions so far, with Kaplan's questions a bit easier and Saunders to be the easiest I didn't purchase a large package from Kaplan, I only did the one free...

  23. help studying for nclex

    LoopsRN2 replied to kristimcduff11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did Saunders with my nursing exams, used Kaplan's review book and 3 week NCSBN online, which I find extremely challenging, considering moving my NCLEX one more

  24. Missed you all, took NCLEX, good pop-up!

    LoopsRN2 replied to CBsMommy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WAY TO GO!!! I am still scheduled for Jan 4, but I may move it a week or 2. I am only doing Kaplan Review, NCSBN online and Saunders and I think I need more pharmacology prep. I have not been...

  25. Rules could prompt colleges to pull online programs from some states

    LoopsRN2 replied to VickyRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Okay, post deleted after re-reading