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  1. LPN's in Wisconsin ... what do you make/salary?

    KitkatPRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a LPN student and see all types of jobs posted on websites but they never list the payrate. If you are currently a LPN and could share what your hourly wage/benefits and type of setting you work...

  2. 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

  3. 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...

  4. Passed Lifespan 1 !!

    KitkatPRN posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Just got home from passing Lifespan 1, that was definately harder than the previous tests ! I thought for sure I failed 1/2 way through, and had to keep telling myself to keep trying hard on all the...

  5. Sent in CPNE application !!

    KitkatPRN posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I just finished the FCCA and sent in my CPNE application for Wisconsin sites, since I live in Wisconsin. I'm hoping to get a date within 4 months. My printer didn't burn out printing the whole CPNE...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. FCCA Finals

    KitkatPRN posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Good Luck to everyone studying & getting ready for the finals !!! We are almost there !!!

  9. 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

  10. Excelsior College Nursing / LPN to RN / Advice

    KitkatPRN posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hello, looking for advice regarding the Excelsior College of Nursing LPN to RN degree. I just enrolled, and am looking for some "words of wisdom". Thanks,

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. Is Excelsior the right choice?;)

    KitkatPRN replied to shawna19's topic in Excelsior College

    Passed on my second try last weekend, thank god

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. 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 .....

  19. Boy, did I mess up :(

    KitkatPRN replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    So true !! I think you did the absolute best thing by informing your DON !! I for one think that it was just an honest mistake and no harm was done, so really? It's not a big deal !! You may feel...

  20. CPNE less than 2 weeks away

    KitkatPRN replied to chrissymae's topic in Excelsior College

    I feel your pain !! I'm testing March1-3 @ St. Mary's in Madison. I'm starting to second guess eveything !! OMG, we have so much invested !! Just have to calm our nerves and do what we've practiced...

  21. CPNE FEELING LOST

    KitkatPRN replied to BLAKEY2005's topic in Excelsior College

    Just keep studying and it should all come together. Also looking at examples of PCS forms (ex. pg. 528) helps too so you get familiar with what / where information is located. Practice writing out...

  22. Afraid to take the plunge...

    KitkatPRN replied to delarmer's topic in Excelsior College

    In my opinion, if you have a lot of pre-reqs to take: take them @ your community college ! A&P, Micro, and Chemistry are so important and are oh so VERY hard online (I took all @ my community...

  23. Best complaint you've heard?

    KitkatPRN replied to ColleenJune's topic in School

    I asked a pt. (with dementia) "Are you feeling confused today?" Should've seen the eyebrows rise from family and staff ... yikes !! (background info: he was having blood sugar issues) ... Funniest...

  24. CPNE without pediatrics ?? Meriter or St.Mary's ??

    KitkatPRN posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I live in Wisconsin, so I'm planning on taking my CPNE in Madison, WI. I looked at both Meriter's and St. Mary's websites. It looks like they both take pediatric patients .. ugh. Anyone know if...

  25. What to do?

    KitkatPRN replied to lw34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you answered your own question !! You don't want to be a nurse , then don't become one because a lot of people that actually WANTED to be nurses don't like it . I graduated with a Dental...