RyanCarolinaBoy

RyanCarolinaBoy ADN, BSN, MSN

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  1. No More LPN programs

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to hoosier guy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    While i'm not saying that they will "do away" with the LPN role, I will say that in my state, they are severly LIMITING the LPN role. For example, in the acute care setting, LPN's no longer exist in a...

  2. Where can I find?

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to medic1282's topic in Excelsior College

    I spoke to my advisor about the computerized version of the FCCA the other day when I enrolled (thankfully) for the paper version...She confirmed that it is an eight week class, with "weekly"...

  3. Not really sure what to do...

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    Boston-I'm right there with ya. I'm feeling head over heels deep in this. What i'm doing at the min is (I already read the study guide once thru briefly) focusing on chapter four. I want to drill the...

  4. Passed LS3 Today !! I'm FCCA/CPNE bound !!!!

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to wintersantanaRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Yae!!! I'm so happy you're in the group with us! It seems that there are quite a few of us FCCA/CPNE'rs right here together. Welcome to the ranks. I'm deep in chapter 4 of CPNE study...kill me now...

  5. New FCCA? Can I still take the paper version in April 2012?

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to ineverseeu's topic in Excelsior College

    If I were u I would try to move that exam forward a few days...it takes several days to get fcca eligibility and the absolute cut off it match 30th for

  6. Finally took Micro....

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to medic1282's topic in Excelsior College

    woohoo!!! I knew you could do it!

  7. EC Students - CPNE Eligible Group :)

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm not sure where I wanna take the CPNE at. I was thinking NPAC just b/c its a quicker test date, but i'm second guessing myself now...guess i'll think about it and decide when it comes down to...

  8. Passed LS2 today with a " B" !!!

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to wintersantanaRN's topic in Excelsior College

    and for God's sake KNOW THOSE MEDS on LS3 lol! I seriously thought I was going to fail that one, but I pulled thru it and passed. I'm glad you will be joining our ranks wintersantanalpn

  9. New FCCA? Can I still take the paper version in April 2012?

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to ineverseeu's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm pretty sure it will be rolling out as planned. I just got off the phone with the FCCA people and got signed up for my FCCA (4/10-19)!! I'm pretty stoked that I made it in under the wire, but she...

  10. STUDYGROUP101 need info..

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Firemedicj's topic in Excelsior College

    Yeah Let us know for

  11. CPNE 30 March- 01 April...nervous now!

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    Tasha...you got this. I have been slightly behind your pace this entire program. Now you're going to CPNE a few months ahead of me. I have confidence in ya! Can't wait to hear your sucess

  12. signed up for FCCA

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    So I just got my FCCA sign up completed too!!! i'm right there with ya. testing window is same as yours 4/10-4/19!!!! Go

  13. Micro tomorrow!

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to medic1282's topic in Excelsior College

    I used "The College Networks" module for it (borrowed, not paid for!!!) and thought the test was pretty straight forward. Know the material, you'll pass the test

  14. Passed LS3

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to RyanCarolinaBoy's topic in Excelsior College

    I personally thought that LS1 was relatively easy, but perhaps that's just because my background is a cardiac ICU where cardiac and resp were need to know things. LS2 was hard simply b/c I HATE...

  15. Passed LS3

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to RyanCarolinaBoy's topic in Excelsior College

    LOL...done been on the phone with my advisor this morning after getting home from the testing center. She told me that i'll be able to register this friday morning for sure and that I am making it in...

  16. EC Students - CPNE Eligible Group :)

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    WOOHOO!! I passed LS3 this morning :) So happy to have that behind me. Now i'm just waiting for my email re: FCCA availability. I hope to do it before it goes live on computer. I plan on taking the...

  17. STUDYGROUP101 need info..

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Firemedicj's topic in Excelsior College

    In my past experiences with Excelsior's practice exams a mid 60's score means high "B" on the real exam. I know a lot of people swear by studygroup 101's material, but I personally never found it to...

  18. anyone taken excelsiors CPNE in ALbany NY?

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to bridgetohio's topic in Excelsior College

    2Wicked...good luck, mate. Hope it's a success story on attempt #1 for ya

  19. Excelsior Advice- Lifespan 3

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to CAPsychTech's topic in Excelsior College

    I also am studying for this exam (LS3). I have used the practice tests, and borrowed TCN module from a friend. I'm hoping that I pass this test. From what I hear, it can be a challenging exam. Good...

  20. moved my exam to tomorrow!!

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats I'm so happy for

  21. Harassment at work, patient to staff

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Tiredoftheabuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not sure I can agree with you on this one, dear. Mostly when I read this, I get the image of some nursing administrator who's concerned only about the bottom dollar of that "client" instead of the...

  22. moved my exam to tomorrow!!

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    good luck, friend. Hope all goes well for ya. I'm takin this one next week. hoping for a pass

  23. Yup, Here We Go Again....CPNE Application in

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to OneFlyNurz's topic in Excelsior College

    yae! you can do it...full steam ahead!

  24. Making RNs Obtain a Baccalaureate Degree?

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Chronis's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    while I am all for education, I believe that an RN is an RN is an RN. I work in an environment that promotes education actively, paying for ADN's to complete their BSN free of charge. And many have...

  25. 1 test until FCCA, question.....what is the FCCA??

    RyanCarolinaBoy replied to Tony1790's topic in Excelsior College

    Hey....send me a pm, tony. Tried sending you one and it said that your inbox was full so I couldn't deliver the message. I live outside of Asheville, NC and would love to get together to study soon....