DarcyLPN99

Lady in Scrubs....I've applied to ISU....I've got a question though..you put that you can take your General Education requirements at your local college. I also know that ISU has a partnership with Ivy Tech. Are you able to take your prerequisites th...

Thank you Lady in Scrubs for answering a lot of my questions. I have already done online classes with DeVry University, and I liked the way their classes were structured because there was actually an instructor who pushed you to do things, with Excel...

Hi all, I was reading this thread and I am currently enrolled with Excelsior college to get my RN degree, but I'm having a hard time making myself study. :) I was wondering with the ISU program if its like Excelsior where you are to study on your own...

Good Luck!!!! :anpom:

Same here. I keep trying to study, but jeeze....I'm going to get the practice test next week and take it and see what I need to study. I scheduled my exam for July 21st...I need to get moving, but I start reading it and I find my mind wandering.....G...

Congrats!!!

I got a letter in the mail the other day. I agree, no increase in salaries, but an increase in everything else. And it really stinks when you're paying out of pocket!

That's what I thought. I could see that from what I was looking at on Ebay and that is why I was a little wary on purchasing her study guides. I did see that SG101 does update theirs often, which is good. Thanks!

Thank you! I'm already using Study Group 101's Notes, and I've heard about Lisa Arends and have looked her up on Ebay. I did notice for her stuff though, it seemed like some of it was from 2008. I was wondering if it was up to date enough to use. I'm...

*BUMP* I still need a little advice, so I'm bumping this one back to the top!

Honestly, I know it stinks because the prices are going up, especially for those who are paying out of pocket for the program, but prior to me enrolling in Excelsior, I was attending DeVry University and it cost me 3500.00 (NO KIDDING) for one class....

I have another question that goes along with this topic....what books to I ABSOLUTELY have to have to do my nursing courses? I'm paying out of pocket for everything and I am using Study Guide 101 to study for my Transitions exam and I love their form...

I'm going to have to jump on this, too, in case they quit accepting it. Thanks for the info, everyone!

I've been an LPN for almost 12 years with 5 years experience in a hospital setting and now I work in LTC. Staff nurse mostly, but I do Infection Control Tracking and I'm Charge Nurse sometimes, too. Currently I'm enrolled with Excelsior College tryin...

I just downloaded my SG101 for Transitions. I skimmed through it, and I haven't had time to really read it, but I can say it's perfect! Thanks to everyone for recommending it. This is the way I like to study. I have read posts on here about using SG1...

That seems to be what most people on here are doing. So, I'm following everyone's lead and doing the same thing. I just need to get my butt moving and go take my test!!!

Thanks, Nervous1.....I checked it out and I passed the information along to some people that I know that are interested in Excelsior!

I got my Saunders on EBay for 14.00! It's not the latest edition but I'm sure it will help. Also, what is Straighterline? I've seen it mentioned on here. Thanks!

Thanks for the info, Barbara! I'm going to go look for one now. I appreciate it! :)

Leeann, Thanks for the info! I appreciate it!

I loved your story and it made me realize that I CAN do this! honestly, your experience sounds like something that would happen to me. your story has been VERY encouraging, MissingMyErica! And Leann....I am also from PA. I was thinking of testing in...

I am located in Pennsylvania. I live about an hour north of Pittsburgh. :)

Nervous1, That's impressive!! I can't believe that's all the time you put into studying for them, too. I guess I need to get my butt in gear! I'm starting out with a couple of nursing exams, then I'm going to switch gears and do a couple of the gen ...

Here's kind of a strange question...I know everyone is different, but how long did you study for each of the exams? I know they give you a breakdown of how much you should study each section, but sometimes enough is enough. I also checked out the SG1...

I'm just starting as well. I'm studying Transitions right now. Anyone have any advice for us? Thanks!!!