Congrats on getting enrolled! EC is a great program and it is what you make of it. That being said. I would recommend buying a "Chancellors" study guide online (ebay) or even new from Chancellors. Or...
If you really want to know the specifics of the HESI debate, find the article written by Dr. Spurlock titled "Do No Harm" High Stakes Testing in Nursing Education or something to that effect. He is an...
CSLee3 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing
Chenospirit....yes that is what I am talking about. We order bulk from Pocket Nurse (I teach nursing) and they are very common in certain regional areas. For instance. Almost all narcotics in this...
Congrats on enrolling with EC. SMart move! Being an EC grad here is my advice. Do try to buy used if possible. I preferred Chancellors' over all other study guides. They come with CD or cassettes to...
Dude, never let morons like that slow you down. :** Just smile and move along. I was once asked about EC and said I bet the best nurse in this building could not pass CPNE right now, or next week or...
CSLee3 replied to Trophywife81's topic in Texas Nursing
No, it is not a necessity to have A & P 2 completed, just the three mentioned courses. However, all of the general ed course can be taken before hand and will actually lessen your load while in...
CSLee3 replied to Trophywife81's topic in Texas Nursing
Cedar Park...nice area and yes, there are lots of Williamson County and Travis C unty students commuting to Temple rather than fight traffic going to Austin. TC has been around since 1926. They have...
Hope1978...I would have to DITTO what emsrn said. If your learning style is such that you CAN get stuff done with deadlines at your pace then you should consider it. If there is any bone in your...
BigKenny, First of All....congrats on your CPNE date. It is almost over! If it is not specified on the order, I drew up my two solutions in order as they were ordered. I commented aloud as I did this...
CSLee3 replied to Happeetxn's topic in Texas Nursing
Clifton...wow, what a cute little town. I once lived and Clifton. We really like it. Goodall-Witcher Hospital is a good little hospital and you might even consider it with the cost of gas and all. I...
Okay, I will bite...tree huggers don't all attack me at once....speaking as a male...get the circ. Your child will thank you when he grows up in this cruel unfair world. This is a hot topic with a lot...
I took "Nuts and Bolts of ICU" seminar from Med-Ed, it was very good. Well qualified speakers and up-to-date material. They also had some vendors there for the nurses. Worth the money for me!
CSLee3 replied to Trophywife81's topic in Texas Nursing
LVNSTU and Trophywife81, keep in mind you still need to pick up some things from the bookstore. Each class has a "packet" of forms and material. For instance, Vocational Concepts, Basic Nursing,...
Annie2005...I will say this: I used Chancellors study guides exclusively and NEVER bought or borrowed a textbook. Passed every exam. Then went to their Careplan workshop for one week. Passed CPNE no...
I used Chancellors "careplan" workshop. (www.chancellorsonline.com) It is a week long, mock hospital with labs and classroom. WELL WORTH the money and trip for me! Passed with no repeats at Racine,...