Mudwoman

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  1. Need encouragement

    Mudwoman replied to qtgirl4u04's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When you get your grade from your test, you also get a printout of what scores you got on the various areas on the test. You can go to EC and pay to take a practice test. That can also give you a...

  2. Passed CPNE this past weekend

    Mudwoman replied to ruralmedic2rn2b's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :monkeydance: :monkeydance: :balloons: :balloons: :lol2: :lol2: Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! You will be on cloud nine for a

  3. Does A&P class in LPN school count towards Excelsior?

    Mudwoman replied to akanini's topic in Online Distance Learning

    EC offers a test for A & P and Micro. I had both in LVN school, but tested out and got 6 hrs credit for A & P and 3 hrs for Micro. I just reviewed the books I had in nursing school and took...

  4. just got back from lynne's workshop!

    Mudwoman replied to LucasRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Have not seen anything posted by him since his CPNE. He blew thru all the NC tests so fast and did so well. I hope that he did well on the CPNE and just has been too busy to post. HOwever, you can...

  5. Long-distance learning success stories?

    Mudwoman replied to centralflorida's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My state BON recognizes Excelsior. Excelsior is really designed for WORKING LPN/LVN's that are in a hospital setting. I worked at a local hospital as an LPN, then left for a little over a year for...

  6. Feeling Overwhelmed :(

    Mudwoman replied to bsrn0523's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Take each section and put it in your own words. I got on the computer and typed it in WORD. I whittled it down to no more than 2 typed pages for each area of care. Next, I got another notebook and...

  7. Passed CPNE in Atlanta

    Mudwoman replied to ag01medic's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Way to GO, Jack!!!!!!!!!!!!!:monkeydance: :monkeydance:

  8. Sent in my CPNE application...now what?

    Mudwoman replied to LaxNP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    NOPE. That isn't what I meant. The study guide says "records, blah, blah, blah. They mean that. You are to ONLY document what they ask for. Document more or document less and it is a fail....

  9. Sent in my CPNE application...now what?

    Mudwoman replied to LaxNP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Take some of the practice PCS's and write out, think about how you would organize your care for that patient. Do a couple of "mock" PCS's and time yourself. Make sure that you have a grasp of the...

  10. Getting Divorced During Nursing School

    Mudwoman replied to NBMom1225's topic in General Nursing

    Yeap. Mine pulled the divorce trump card and told me that we could forget the whole thing and live happily ever after if I would just give up this insane idea of being a nurse. I simply told him I...

  11. Lend me your ears (or peepers)

    Mudwoman replied to BookWormNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You might as well just accept taking this class from EC. I read everything and did the online quizes before doing the final exam and it took me a week to do this. If you know a lot about computers,...

  12. Should I apply for a job at this time?

    Mudwoman replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most employers want you to qualify for Family Medical Leave Act to take off for such a long time. This requires on average that you have worked for a full year. You will probably feel so much better...

  13. Lend me your ears (or peepers)

    Mudwoman replied to BookWormNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had all my pre-req's except one, plus their required information literacy course. I worked full time, have a family and took care of my mother for 7 months who had cancer. It took me 3 years to...

  14. overwhelmed!!!!! HELP PLEASE!!!!

    Mudwoman replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So, you have Micro and the 7 nursing concepts exams plus the CPNE to do. You can't even apply for the CPNE until you do all the nursing concepts exams, so make those the priority since it takes about...

  15. CPNE to NCLEX wait time Excelsior

    Mudwoman replied to Boston-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did CPNE Mar 23, 24,25. They updated all my records and showed that I had met all the requirements of the degree on April 27. I had requested an application package from my state BON in late Feb...

  16. here's a question

    Mudwoman replied to kmlpn5's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Your State Board of Nursing has more to do with whether your degree will be considered. Contact them first to see what distance learning/on line programs they accept. I'm in Arkansas, and the AR...

  17. CPNE study Grid

    Mudwoman replied to anticoagulationurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    For each PCS, you have a "booklet" if you can picture that. It has the PCS assignment information, the Nursing Care Plan form, the Evaluation form, the forms for documentation and the PCS recording...

  18. CPNE process

    Mudwoman replied to Boston-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Okay, I don't think "GIDGET3411" is for real. On 5/2/07 this person posted that they used Lisa Arends' study guides and TCN study guides and got all A's. Also posted to another thread that she/he had...

  19. CPNE process

    Mudwoman replied to Boston-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am quoting off the Excelsior Nursing Program web site. "Admission to our associate degree nursing programs is open to: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Paramedics Military service Corpsmen...

  20. CPNE process

    Mudwoman replied to Boston-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm not sure how you would get far enough to do the CPNE and not have ANY clinical experience? It is my understanding that the EC nursing program takes RN students that completed at least half of...

  21. where..what the heck..?! (EC changes)

    Mudwoman replied to Vida's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am looking at Excelsior's web site. It clearly states that there are 7 nursing theory exams. The NC 2 exam can be waived if you hold a current and valid LPN or LVN nurse license and you graduated...

  22. Should I go LVN or RN route?

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

    I went the LVN/LPN route and although I planned to get my RN right after that, it took me 13 years to find the time and money--I just graduated. I have seen huge changes in the employment...

  23. Need some encouragement for study time!

    Mudwoman replied to ashemson's topic in Online Distance Learning

    THe first thing you do is look carefully at how you currently use your time. Do you watch TV? Are the kids in sports? What do you do on your days off? etc. Then you have to be very critical and...

  24. Leaving in the Am for my CPNE!!

    Mudwoman replied to Melody007_FNP-C's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :monkeydance: :balloons: This is just the greatest news! I am so happy for you. Isn't it just the greatest feeling???? I"m still on cloud nine.

  25. facts about excelsior!!!

    Mudwoman replied to aikenandie1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    EC accepted my Business Math. You would get more clarification speaking with someone from EC. I do not believe that you have to have algebra. Yes, you study and take the NC exams and get the 4...