LoopsRN2

LoopsRN2

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  1. What's the time frame between cpne/graduation

    LoopsRN2 replied to frankie,RN's topic in Excelsior College

    I passed my CPNE 11/4/2011 and had to take a CLEP exam 4 days later and yesterday my graduation status changed to "Degree Completed 12/5/2011" and I had no email, no update in my message center. I...

  2. What do you say to people when...

    LoopsRN2 replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in Excelsior College

    I really try not offer too much because it seems to generate questions and critics, so I usually just come at them with, "I need to pass the same boards that everyone else does, and as of this year my...

  3. So upset, another fail!

    LoopsRN2 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    Yikes! I just re-read my post, and I meant to say I would NOT rush these

  4. So upset, another fail!

    LoopsRN2 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    Sorry to hear you were not successful on these last couple of exams. I think purchasing the Smeltzer m/s book was a good choice. There are a few students who made it through the program by just...

  5. Excelsior CPNE - Would you recommend a workshop?

    LoopsRN2 replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in Excelsior College

    There are quite a few of us at allnurses that have passed the CPNE recently with many different study methods :) Most of us are prepping for boards right now, so there is not much activity but I will...

  6. Has anyone gone through Excelsior College for their LPN to ADN bridge program?

    LoopsRN2 replied to Mary Ann McMahon's topic in Excelsior College

    Hello! I have completed the ADN program with Excelsior as well and was able to pass my CPNE on my first attempt. I hope to continue with Excelsior for my BSN/MSN. I will agree with Luna, distance...

  7. Becoming an RNFA....Steps that I should take?

    LoopsRN2 replied to AaronsMommyxx's topic in Operating Room

    I have worked as a certified surgical first assistant in various specialties since 1998, and I would consider a few things before launching into this field now; How many cases are performed that will...

  8. Any EC grads w/AAS do RN-BSN online?

    LoopsRN2 replied to BeachieRN84's topic in Excelsior College

    Happy Thanksgiving friend! Give me a call this weekend if you are not working!

  9. Any EC grads w/AAS do RN-BSN online?

    LoopsRN2 replied to BeachieRN84's topic in Excelsior College

    I talked with EC about this same subject last week Beachie, and the adviser told me that EC doesn't do the BSN Eval anymore, if you get any more info, let me know what you find out. I am having them...

  10. My CPNE Journal~St Mary's 11/4/2011

    LoopsRN2 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hi All Most of my buddies have heard about it already, but I wanted to put it out there for my cyper-friends! I passed the CPNE the weekend of November 4th, 2011 at St Mary's in Madison Wisconsin...

  11. Passed CPNE in Mansfield :) :)

    LoopsRN2 replied to EverNurseRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Way to go!! Thanks for the update! I passed 2 weekends ago, and only just this past Saturday have I started to feel human again. Be prepared for waking up at 0400 thinking you are at your testing...

  12. My CPNE Journal~St Mary's 11/4/2011

    LoopsRN2 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Excelsior College

    looking back on it, i am sure glad i visited the red ink lady!! thank you!!!

  13. EC students what are you up to this week 11/14-11/20/11 !

    LoopsRN2 replied to wintersantanaRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Have a GREAT weekend!! Stay focused, stay positive and enjoy your

  14. EC workshop in Albany

    LoopsRN2 replied to k9kabs's topic in Excelsior College

    You will be successful next time, my friend Keep at it, keep going, and break out the phone and call me!! I will be home tomorrow evening!

  15. CPNE in 13 days-I want to puke

    LoopsRN2 replied to EverNurseRN's topic in Excelsior College

    jocelyn, i hope you checked out those sites, there was a person that tested in mansfield and passed last weekend under the 18th edition, and i tested and passed last w/e in madison last weekend on the...

  16. AOCs?

    LoopsRN2 replied to dslpninla's topic in Excelsior College

    This is great to read now....love

  17. Failed at St Peter's...

    LoopsRN2 replied to k9kabs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :hug: You will get this my friend! From the looks of this thread, I would say you have some good tips on your next site! Jump back in that driver's seat and go get this thing!! I will send you my...

  18. When is your cpne test date?

    LoopsRN2 replied to anjule18's topic in Online Distance Learning

  19. Passed CPNE in Lubbock TX 10/14/11 - journal

    LoopsRN2 replied to nursetaminator's topic in Excelsior College

    Great detailed journal, right down to the nursing dx, love it! Congrats on your accomplishment! I am testing in 12 days

  20. When is your cpne test date?

    LoopsRN2 replied to anjule18's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh, I am there all right Jan, awaiting my red ink now as we speak....annieloop,

  21. When is your cpne test date?

    LoopsRN2 replied to anjule18's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Jan, I am so jealous I don't know where my care plans would be without Tina right now! I am thankful that at least I could swing the online care plan portion. I am getting so excited to this...

  22. When is your cpne test date?

    LoopsRN2 replied to anjule18's topic in Online Distance Learning

    ~~bump The clock is ticking, less than 3 weeks for those of us testing November 4th! How is everyone else

  23. For All Current Excelsior Students

    LoopsRN2 replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    This is a great plan Nervous1!! All those in the same time frame need to jump on board! There was group of us that sort of did the same thing from allnurses last winter, and a big portion of them...

  24. Excelsior CPNE Wait Time

    LoopsRN2 replied to angieh56's topic in Excelsior College

    Some have made it through the program in 7 months! The time really varies, I did best when I tested ever 3-5 weeks, some did an exam every 2 weeks. My CPNE wait time was 4 months, and I test...

  25. Feels like I will never finish

    LoopsRN2 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Online Distance Learning

    ME! I started in August of 2009 and I am taking my CPNE in 3 weeks. My Mom became quite ill in 2009/2010 and I lost about 6 months of study time. There were times where I felt it was never going...