KitkatPRN

KitkatPRN has 5 years experience and specializes in LTC, Rehab.

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1. PASSED CPNE

   KitkatPRN replied to cruma82's topic in Excelsior College

   Congrats !! I passed at St. Mary's two years ago, best thing I ever

2. excelsior: math requirement Please help!

   KitkatPRN replied to avidhunter3's topic in Excelsior College

   You better check with Excelsior because a lot has changed in the last year or so I've already graduated but I saw the changes right as I did. You should get whatever you take approved first, too. I...

3. Trying to decide on applying & enrolling to excelsior for nursing.

   KitkatPRN replied to CMLPN08's topic in Excelsior College

   Sounds like you're ready to take the leap :-) . I am glad I did it & it's over with but am always hesitant to recommend it to anyone. Make sure you take the documentation & careplanning...

4. Trying to decide on applying & enrolling to excelsior for nursing.

   KitkatPRN replied to CMLPN08's topic in Excelsior College

   I have mixed feelings. I passed the CPNE the second time and my NCLEX July 2nd. I'm currently employeed as an RN and loving every second it !! However, if I had it to do all over again, I would've...

5. My NCLEX Notes

   KitkatPRN replied to stripec30's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thanks for posting these, I know this is an old thread but just what I was looking for

6. Excelsior College Nursing / LPN to RN / Advice

   KitkatPRN replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Excelsior College

   I think her online workshop helped me pass the labs, no doubt. I would recommend taking the EC conferences for documentation and careplanning, as well. I didn't take them the first time around and...

7. Is Excelsior the right choice?;)

   KitkatPRN replied to shawna19's topic in Excelsior College

   I tested at St. Mary's in Madison, WI for my first time and agian for the second time. I highly recommend this site, I thought the CA was fair and supportative, the hospital was very nice and each...

8. Is Excelsior the right choice?;)

   KitkatPRN replied to shawna19's topic in Excelsior College

   Passed on my second try last weekend, thank god

9. Excelsior College Nursing / LPN to RN / Advice

   KitkatPRN replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Excelsior College

   Just passed the CPNE but it took a second try ! Happy to moving on the NCLEX, and would just like to recommend that anyone taking this route beware and don't take the CPNE lightly. I would recommend...

10. Thinking of going to Excelsior College for my RN

    KitkatPRN replied to localgurl54's topic in Excelsior College

    Sorry you failed TnMarie & I think you have every right to be bitter ! The original poster was asking how people liked Excelsior and I wish I had read some more candid posts instead of sugar...

11. How long did you study for the CPNE?

    KitkatPRN replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Please don't think you can grasp the CPNE in a month or less ... bad idea & a waste of your money. In my opinon you should take about 3 months to study ... take the online conferences offered by...

12. Is Excelsior the right choice?;)

    KitkatPRN replied to shawna19's topic in Excelsior College

    BarbaraNM: I am retaking it agian next month. I thought I was prepared but there is so much about the test is subjective. I don't know how many took workshops. I can tell you that it's the little...

13. Is Excelsior the right choice?;)

    KitkatPRN replied to shawna19's topic in Excelsior College

    My two cents: if you can do it any other way, do it !! The CPNE is very subjective and there are many gray areas. One of the previous posters said she was the only one who passed on her weekend .....