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Thank you Kimberlina, I had a feeling it would have been phased out by now. I had worked on Cardiovascular-Thoracics (LPN) at a teaching hospital in 1979 to 1985, and for a person who had unretractible PVCs, like salvos and tended toward V-tach., the...

Is it "as measured by"? Or something like that. It's the substitute for "as evidenced by".

I'm pulling up a chair... what April 1 changes???!!!! I'll be taking the NCLEX later this year, if all goes well with the CPNE. Now I'm getting worried (like I wasn't before- not!)

That's just what I was wondering. I don't know if it's being used currently, but ~20 years ago it was used to control dysrhythmias- particularly PVCs.

I am really pulling up a chair on this discussion, but really have a strong opinion so wanted to contribute. I have been an LPN for 38 years now; I graduated from PN school in 1974. Everyone was still wearing nurse's caps, including at work- not just...

Hi, Fellow Students! Has anyone out there enrolled with Excelsior College taken both components of the FCCA simultaneously? I and a work-mate are at this point, and have been disheartened to find out that each module is 8 weeks. We have pressure at ...

Thank you, Esme12, for the advice, I'm sure going to follow it! And, thanks for the vote of confidence. Could definitely use it now! Did you study through Rue, by chance, or did you get the Excelsior books during your studies? We have different books...

Hi, ToledoLPN2RN! First, I'm a neighbor... I'm in Columbus! GO BUCKS! (just had to say that). I in fact work at the Wexner Medical Center at OSU. So nice to see that a fellow Ohioan is also a member. So you are with Excelsior, also? I did decide to ...

Thank you all for your feedback. This helps, though the answers are really varied. It's a little frightening because I'll also be taking English Comp. at the time. But I'm on such a time limit, I think! Will have to see how I'll be impacted at work, ...

I'm about to take Health Differences, too. Was wondering the same thing. Since I hadn't contracted with Rue to take this one, I decided to do independant study on this one, my last clinical course. Then 2 Gen Ed's left, and done! It does make me nerv...

I've taken Chronicity, Transitional, LS II and about to take LS III. Didn't do as well on Chronicity, so with LS II I bought the practice exam. I know it ain't cheap, and who needs more expenses, but it really did help, I think. It helped me focus my...

To Merlyn, quote: "Now me and my wife of 40 years:" So, there must have been something you like about it if you've been married for 40 years, right? Go ahead, fess up! :doh:

Oops.. see below.

Hm-m-m. Here, I thought nursing was all about teaching patients and families self-care, to take care of their injury or disease, and NOT to be dependant on (you)! You mean, I've had it backwards all these 37 years as an LPN? My, oh my. How's that for...

I was wondering if anyone out there can let me know if they are first-time passers of the CPNE? A work-mate and I who are LPNs are under the gun to get our RNs and are studying now. We heard some negatives about being able to pass the CPNE the first ...

Good point, thanks!

Thanks for your response, Loops. Too late, I'm already with Rue... I do the online tutoring. I've taken 6 courses, about to finish the 7th and take the Excelsior exam on 9/23. I guess I should have clarified that. A little late, I'm kind of wishing I...

Thank you, cometnurse for your encouragement and information! New question: Anyone working with Rue and hear from Excelsior about applying before 10/1/11 to avoid new added course requirements? I just did apply, got the preliminary acceptance with a ...

Ah, thanks for solving the mystery for me! :)

Stupid question.... what (or where?) is WGU? I was reading the blog as it looked interesting, just applying to Excelsior now after finishing most of gen eds. Is WGU a popular school for continuing on?

Thank you, Everyone so far, for responding. This is very reassuring. Even though my work-mate and I have not done nursing-unit acute care nursing for several years (me for 19 and she for 10 minimum), I think we've got a good chance to work something ...

Thank you so much for that quick reply and the reassurance! I know the negativity can be viral, that's why I wanted to check it out here. Already, this network for nurses is paying off! And thanks for the encouragement! Finishing up Health Safety now...

To Cindy Ohio: I am also an Ohio LPN doing the online study and will face the CPNE hopefully next year. I had heard that it is hard to pass the CPNE the first time, and in fact just about all anyone has heard is that they always flunk students the fi...