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  1. Lisa Arends study guides for EC

    echo56 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Has anyone used the Lisa Arends study guides for EC? Is the material updated since she graduated ADN in 05? Thanks in

  2. Newly licensed Nurse trying to find a Job!

    echo56 replied to McGuffRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Try around

  3. I would like an idea of what nursing school is going to be like

    echo56 replied to clclc4444's topic in General Students

    The most important aspect is to be prepared. Read thru your text before attending the lecture. It will make alot more sense that way. Learn to budget your time, and when you have extra time work ahead...

  4. DOES the PVT trick work on a saturday?

    echo56 replied to Elleveein's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations.... Since my test day is approaching this summer, how does this

  5. Anxiously Waiting

    echo56 replied to Nikki0727's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats on your interview. Hopefully you'll know something at the conclusion and then can start planning. I know a wait that long would absolutely make me crazy... let us know how it

  6. Medical Terminology- finished!

    echo56 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I started the Straighterline Medical Terminology class this morning. Finished it tonight..... drum roll here.... 92% I'm happy, I'm tired.... my brain is mush... Now if I could just get the Biology...

  7. Medical Terminology- finished!

    echo56 replied to echo56's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The quizes are 40 questions in an hour. The mid term and the final are 80 questions/2hrs. I had plenty of time to complete them. No, it's an online test, not

  8. Medical Terminology- finished!

    echo56 replied to echo56's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The text arrived on Tuesday.... I had it sent over night. The text was helpful so I didn't't have to refer to the internet constantly, and alot of the class is "combining forms", which are stated in...

  9. College Network or Excelsior for LPN to RN ASN degree?? So Confused!!!

    echo56 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    Since there are six pages to this thread, and I realize most folks will NOT read this thread from the beginning.... just a quick post. (is there such a thing?) College Network is a study system, not a...

  10. Straighterline courses

    echo56 replied to student81's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm currently taking a Biology class, and I absolutely hate it. I've taken numerous online courses previously,( and scored high 90's) but this one is kicking my rear... royally. Seriously considering...

  11. Online Statistics ?

    echo56 replied to lvnibclc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Aleks.com

  12. Dealing With Child Abuse

    echo56 replied to MeganDM's topic in General Nursing

    Focus on your patient, and just remember... God has a special place for people who hurt

  13. Excelsior help with Post 9/11 GI Bill.....RANT!

    echo56 replied to wonderinglpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Since you are a LPN at present, I doubt seriously if you would not be accepted into the program.... I would explain that until you have your financial questions resolved you're NOT enrolling. If...

  14. frustrated new grad lpn in il with no job

    echo56 replied to nursingsfuture's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sent you a

  15. Is Drama a Pre req?

    echo56 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm a "mature" student in a one year PN program. I realize my attitude on alot of things is different than many of the students in our class. Although I'm not into the bar scenes, or weekend running,...

  16. Is Drama a Pre req?

    echo56 replied to echo56's topic in General Students

    Amen!

  17. Is Drama a Pre req?

    echo56 replied to echo56's topic in General Students

    Thanks folks, venting has helped. Just knowing I'm not the only one who goes through this, helps also. Unfortunately moving seats isn't an option. A number of people in our class have requested this,...

  18. 2nd week of clinicals and I don't know if I'm going to make it

    echo56 replied to Getreal2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Although your frustration level is thru the roof, it will get better! ( I mean, it has to, right?) Hang in there, you know you're doing the right thing and in the end it will pay

  19. Looking for a school to obtain ASN

    echo56 replied to kjlewis76's topic in General Nursing

    I just sent you an acceptance for a "friend" request, so maybe now you can read

  20. Looking for a school to obtain ASN

    echo56 replied to kjlewis76's topic in General Nursing

    I just sent you a

  21. Looking for a school to obtain ASN

    echo56 replied to kjlewis76's topic in General Nursing

    The PN school I'm enrolled in, is pretty fast paced. Calendar says a year, but comes out to be 10.5 months. Overall I like it, but like everyone some days I wonder "why?" I made up my mind I was...

  22. NOT going to the pinning ceremony

    echo56 replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in General Students

    I so agree with you! The Mrs etc is awfully old, but I think at graduation I will call them by their first names, simply because I can. I don't mind going to pinning, but getting all excited over...

  23. How to give a bath in a shower chair?

    echo56 replied to Chribri's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I gave a couple of those last week, didn't use a bath blanket. Instead we closed the door, pulled the curtain around the bathing area, and bathed the client. The client will probably handle this...

  24. Passed my last nursing exam today!!!

    echo56 replied to CharityLFM's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! Hope your Gen Ed's go as well for

  25. Any one use the Alek classes?

    echo56 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone used the Alek classes online? I'm wondering how the math and biology work with Excelsior.