savagetrojan

savagetrojan

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  1. LPN considering EC? Q's on cost,former students pls help!!

    savagetrojan replied to j464335's topic in Online Distance Learning

    application $75; enrollment $895; eight nursing exams @ $250 = $2000; FCCA $390; CPNE $2025; IF you buy practice exams @ $65 each =$520; graduation fee $495 that totals $6400. That DOES NOT include...

  2. How bad is distance learning?

    savagetrojan replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It depends on the individual. Some people need the class/assignment structure, some are independant learners. You have to decide for yourself what works. Depending on your health care experience to...

  3. question for the experienced or graduates regarding a textbook

    savagetrojan posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    In the textbook "Fundamentals of Nursing, The Art and Science of Nursing Care" at the end of each chapter are some questions with the heading "Practicing for the NCLEX" Usually 10-15 questions. In...

  4. I really needed to find this site

    savagetrojan posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have been a LPN for 17 years. I thought of returning to school many times but wife, kids, work... I'm sure my story sounds familiar to many of you. Well, I did return in 2003 for a couple semesters...

  5. I really needed to find this site

    savagetrojan replied to savagetrojan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    guide for pharmacology: a nursing process approach (this one hasn't come in yet and i can't remember) fundamentals of nursing: the art and science of nursing care (fundamentals of nursing: the art...

  6. Starting with Excelsior in 2011

    savagetrojan replied to Missy77's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Unfortunately, the Excelsior nursing program is not eligible for PELL or student loans. The only financial aid I can think of that is only partial is from Excelsior themselves. They offer small amount...

  7. How long to complete EC LVN to RN?

    savagetrojan replied to pinkfluffybunny's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you Lunah, I appreciate your response. I am a logical thinker and I am trying to set goals but it can be difficult when there are so many unknowns and variables. I haven't had review of my...

  8. I really needed to find this site

    savagetrojan replied to savagetrojan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i downloaded it last night when I got home from work, let the computer run until it was finished. When I got up before work this morning I checked and all 2200+ pages had downloaded. This is going to...

  9. I really needed to find this site

    savagetrojan replied to savagetrojan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you so much, I hope I can repay the kindness at some point during our

  10. Starting with Excelsior in 2011

    savagetrojan replied to Missy77's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Unfortunately that would be a negative. I also live in VA but have other plans. You will need 960 clinical hours before you can endorse into VA but if you work at a Vets hospital or for the...

  11. Starting with Excelsior in 2011

    savagetrojan replied to Missy77's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I too am a long timer.(since 1993) I have looked at Excelsior for many years and I don't know what motivated me but I finally took the forward plunge. Excelsior got my transcripts yesterday, just...

  12. Anyone take the CPNE in Syracuse, NY?

    savagetrojan replied to N1colina's topic in Excelsior College

    Please let me know how it works out for you. I am just starting Excelsior but by the time I finish I will have moved back to Upstate NY (only about 2 hours from Syracuse) I can only assume that will...

  13. CPNE Saratoga Springs

    savagetrojan replied to Shannon Sommers's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Please let me know how it works out for you. I am just starting Excelsior but by the time I finish I will have moved back to Upstate NY (only about 45 minutes from Saratoga) I can only assume that...

  14. How long to complete EC LVN to RN?

    savagetrojan replied to pinkfluffybunny's topic in Excelsior College

    just a few questions if you don't mind. do you have a busy home life? (not being personal of course) how much time did you dedicate to study? what kind of experience did you have previously? are you...

  15. I really needed to find this site

    savagetrojan replied to savagetrojan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    guide for pharmacology: a nursing process approach fundamentals of nursing: the art and science of nursing care (fundamentals of nursing: the art & science of nursing care) mosby's guide to...

  16. I really needed to find this site

    savagetrojan replied to savagetrojan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you to everyone that has responded so far. I appreciate the words of encouragement for those who have been there and those who are just starting their journey as well. I received notification...

  17. I really needed to find this site

    savagetrojan replied to savagetrojan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks, good luck to you too. Do you have a time frame in mind or are you just playing it by

  18. nys excelsior transfer to work as RN in another state

    savagetrojan replied to ccaiazza's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You can endorse into Texas or Florida. Apply, pay the fee, get the license. Most states require verification, cost is $20 to get NY to verify for you. Plan ahead, make sure you have your license in...

  19. Nervous Nurse can't pass CPNE :)

    savagetrojan replied to nurseymom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Your issue sounds purely a lack of CONFIDENCE when it comes to the CPNE. It also sounds like you have very sound clinical judgement and you have to be intelligent to have gotten this far. I am going...

  20. Need Help!!! Having hard time Passing EC...Gotta be done by April!

    savagetrojan replied to NurseMaryB's topic in Excelsior College

    I know this sounds a little "shady" but it isn't. You didn't say where you live in GA but are you anywhere near a border into another state? I only ask because if you lived within a reasonable...

  21. nys excelsior transfer to work as RN in another state

    savagetrojan replied to ccaiazza's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Unless you have 960 clinical hours I would move Arizona to the bottom of your list. With an Excesior degree you can not endorse into Arizona without that many clinical or "work" hours. Florida and...