Mudwoman

Mudwoman

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  1. Excelsior Fundamentals

    Mudwoman replied to rebeccles's topic in Online Distance Learning

    THe only 8 credit test that I'm aware of for Excelsior is the Clinical Performance Nursing Exam (CPNE). Is this what you are referring to for the Fundamentals 8 credit exam???? If so, you will be...

  2. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    Mudwoman replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Bruce Williams on late night talk radio made a profound observation one night. If there is a "shortage" in any field, then the wages and benefits increase accordingly. Nurses have been loosing...

  3. Purchasing the latest of editions of textbooks required for Exelsior

    Mudwoman replied to luvluv's topic in Online Distance Learning

    THe ONLY books I bought for all 7 of the NC tests were the Wong's Pedi book, 2 of the Management in Nursing books for NC 7 and a book on Culture/Religious issues in nursing that I found----total cost...

  4. cpne help

    Mudwoman replied to giants's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm scheduled to take my test in Plano in March. I took the Excelsior workshop. The people that got the most out of the workshop in my opinion were the ones that already thought they were ready to...

  5. Frustrated & Worn Out

    Mudwoman replied to CRV's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Telemetry and Med Surg are tough because there is quick turnover of pts: lots of admits and discharges. Lots of meds. I finally had to resort to buying a blood pressure cuff of my own to use so that...

  6. How has Distance Learning affected your career/education in the future?

    Mudwoman replied to The Limey's topic in Online Distance Learning

    One of the nursing instructors at our local community college is an Excelsior Graduate. Our state board of nursing here in Arkansas thinks the Excelsior program is excellent. I worked at the local...

  7. Would you do it all over again?

    Mudwoman replied to DanaG524's topic in LPN to RN

    When I made application to the RN program, there were 640 applicants and only 30 spots. I had a 3.8 GPA and it wasn't good enough, by the time they got through the 4.0's the classes were filled. So,...

  8. hospital vs. office nursing

    Mudwoman replied to sisrn1's topic in General Nursing

    The older you get the harder it will be to do hospital nursing unless you get into some type of management position. You might find that a more specialized Dr's office will provide more opportunities....

  9. Advice for an RN Wannabe?

    Mudwoman replied to GottaGetIn's topic in General Nursing

    During my interview, there were the standard questions of what are your strengths and weaknesses etc---what you would expect from a standard interview. Who did I admire and why. How would my family...

  10. I have started the College Network....and...

    Mudwoman replied to Fancy Face's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You do not enroll in the College Network. You buy their published study materials and you enroll in an actual college such as Excelsior or Indiana State for credit and a degree. The College Network...

  11. Excelsior Exams, NOT Program

    Mudwoman replied to SirJake's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, I meant well, and by no means meant to insult you. I was just trying to justify to you why Excelsior exams are most likely not used elsewhere. With your BA, you would be crazy to do the LPN...

  12. Excelsior Exams, NOT Program

    Mudwoman replied to SirJake's topic in Online Distance Learning

    First, Excelsior doesn't have an LPN/LVN program. You must already be licensed as an LPN/LVN or a Paramedic or a Respiratory Therapist to get into the Asso Degree RN program. Excelsior also assumes...

  13. How long to get RN?

    Mudwoman replied to iwannabearn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Allow about 40-80 hours of actual study time for each of the NC 1-7 exams and at least 100 hours (I'm up to about 200 hours and not done) for the CPNE. Then allow for work, family, life and all the...

  14. ever heard of a online chool called college network

    Mudwoman replied to ivyqueen's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Beware that the College Network has you sign that they can get copies of your transcripts and they can also send you up to an additional 3 study guides and charge you for them if they determine that...

  15. Easiest gen ed requirements??

    Mudwoman replied to JanWrotenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went on line and sure enough CLEP doesn't offer A/P and Micro anymore (gosh how things change!), but if you go online to Excelsior Tests, they offer 6 credits now for A & P and 3 hours for...

  16. Easiest gen ed requirements??

    Mudwoman replied to JanWrotenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took CLEP tests for Anatomy/Physiology and Microbiology. I just studied my books I had in LVN school. That gave me 9 credits. They accepted Eng Comp II in my Art/Humanities, so if you are having...

  17. Looks a hinderance to being hired?

    Mudwoman replied to newtress's topic in Correctional

    To be good in corrections, you need to have excellent assessment skills, very clear defined boundaries, and very clear defined values/morals. None of the above is exclusive to how a person

  18. Hi can someone answer me a question (new)

    Mudwoman replied to inspiring_nurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    If you really want to work L&D, then go for the RN and preferably the BSN. There are a lot of hospitals that won't let you work L&D as an LPN. LPN's work in Ob/Gyn

  19. I need help making a decision....HELP!!!!

    Mudwoman replied to MDSlady's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The skills you need for the CPNE are the same ones you had to be checked off on to go to the floor for clinicals in LPN/LVN school. Add the care plans and charting and you have it. You can do this....

  20. CPNE Wait

    Mudwoman replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I received my packet on Nov 2------so about 6

  21. CPNE Skills Bag??? Clinical Skills???

    Mudwoman replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    First thing you need to do is get confirmation from Excelsior what general education classes you need and get those done. You can't take the CPNE until you have 21 of the 30 general education credits...

  22. CPNE tips from workshop

    Mudwoman posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did the Excelsior CPNE workshop in Irving the last 3 days. I had a great time and learned a lot. So, the question was posed......why is the test so difficult? Why is the pass rate only in the 60's%?...

  23. The College Network

    Mudwoman replied to Lynzee_84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I suggest that you do a search and read all the posts concerning The College

  24. CPNE Wait

    Mudwoman replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    They received my application packet on Sept 23 and I test in Plano March 23, 24, 25. The wait varies by location, but they tell you to expect at least 4 months and no more than 9 months. You must...

  25. Seeking Advice

    Mudwoman replied to checkmate's topic in General Nursing

    I can only speak of hospital work. CNA's on day shift had to do all the food trays and calculate more Intake and they gave baths. Night shift CNA's did diabetic finger sticks, blood draws, pre-surg...