N1colina

N1colina

LTC, Family Practice, Meg/Surg

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  1. I am a current customer with The College Network, and a student with Excelsior College. When I signed up with TCN I did not realize you could get a degree from Excelsior ALONE, I thought you HAD to go...
  2. advice on cpne

    I found out within a week I think, that I passed the FCCA. You will get a message sent to you on MyEC page whether you passed or not. Just wait it out before you sign up for anything. It won't be long...
  3. college network & new tax credit.

    I, too used the College Network for a tax credit last year. Just try, you never know
  4. Residents of LTC who abuse the staff

    Yes, but remember it is those patients that either have some sort of mental disorder, or they are just plain miserable and believe me, I understand. I worked in LTC as well. I know how some of them...
  5. Residents of LTC who abuse the staff

    You could not have worded this ANY BETTER! (I worked in LTC for 3
  6. You're not signed with the College Network, are you? The reason I ask, is because I was told the same thing; that I needed two additional classes initially by them, but then later found out from...
  7. Did you do any workshops prior to your first CPNE? How about the second? If yes, which one did you do, and do you feel that's what helped you pass the second time
  8. FCCA

    I felt that way too, at first. Just use your care plan book, and do the best you can. Put your assessments in PRIORITY, and you can always call Excelsior and speak to an advisor. I did :) Good
  9. Oh okay, thanks. I, too will have to take some more
  10. CPNE workshops??? HELP!!!

    Thanks t-lo.....and thanks to you and your students' persuasion I have been convinced! Just sent my deposit today!!!!!
  11. Hey Tasha- Just wondering- do you think it is possible to finish the BSN program in 10-12 months? I'm asking because I am almost done with the ASN program, as well and would like to go on for my BSN...
  12. CPNE workshops??? HELP!!!

    [color=plum]thank you all so much for the advice, and sharing of your experiences. i am totally convinced on doing a workshop now! i just sent the email to tina to pre-register for her workshop. i...
  13. CPNE workshops??? HELP!!!

    Thank you all for the advice! You really have me thinking about attending it now! I will have to come up with the money some how, some way! Thanks again, I really really appreciate it.
  14. CPNE workshops??? HELP!!!

    You have a good point, Julie. I will have to think about it, and come up with the money. Yes, going to PA would be more convenient, as I live in NY or maybe doing some online stuff with Sheri would be...
  15. Failed the NCLEX twice...need advice!!

    Thanks for the advice and words of hope! and CONGRATS!!!
  16. IV supplies

    Hey does anyone know where I can buy IV supplies, like primary, secondary tubing, 500 ml bag of saline, etc. I don't need all of the things in the skill bag from excelsior, and I don't think you can...
  17. IV supplies

    Thanks Boog'sgirl724! Unfortunately I work in a MD office and we have some IV supplies that I have already "borrowed", but no secondary tubing
  18. I passed..

    Oh.....thanks. I was a little confused because you said after 3 attempts of RN exam. So, you are a graduate nurse, but passed the NCLEX PN exam? So, you are now a LPN. I get it. but aren't you going...
  19. Excelsior Info Lit - HELP!!!

    I took the EC one as well. Except it took me a few days I would read a few modules a day. It was really easy though. It just depends on how much time you have to spare
  20. Hang in there. I, too failed my NCLEX PN the first time around. Had the max amount of questions and got 'nearly passing' on each category. I studied Kaplan book, that guarantees you pass or your money...
  21. Failed the NCLEX twice...need advice!!

    What is
  22. Is this for your RN or
  23. I passed..

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! But.....what is a
  24. Excelsior question

    I highly recommend the program! :up:I am a LPN currently working 8-5 Mon-Fri, as well, so I know how ya feel! This program has worked perfect for me. However, I will say you DO NOT need to go through...
  25. RN to BSN Online - schools?

    June '10?? Really? It only took you 7 months to complete the program? So it is