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1. What is the CPNE like

   RTsoonRN replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in Excelsior College

   FCCA, the Focused Clinical Competency Assessment, is basically a 2 part written(computer) evaluation of your clinical assessment skills with patients and a multidisciplinary setting. It is now done...

2. Extreme Lab Values

   RTsoonRN replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

   pCO2 of 181. Pt was "a little

3. Prep for CPNE

   RTsoonRN replied to RTsoonRN's topic in Excelsior College

   Yea, i appreciate that. I'm in CT, so a little farther for me

4. Prep for CPNE

   RTsoonRN replied to RTsoonRN's topic in Excelsior College

   I've actually been dying to see what Sherri's workshop is like, despite excelsior advising against it, and onY need to find time to get down to

5. Prep for CPNE

   RTsoonRN posted a topic in Excelsior College

   Just ordered the CPNE skills kit. Been studying and writing my pneumonics and lab steps every day for the last 3 weeks. Still can't decide if I want/need to order the Excelsior CPNE workbook and...

6. The college network

   RTsoonRN replied to Swayrift84's topic in Excelsior College

   I live in CT too and I feel your pain. Biggest waste of

7. The college network

   RTsoonRN replied to Swayrift84's topic in Excelsior College

   Agreed, I went with that loser organization Rue and completely regret it. Don't go with TCN or Rue you can do EVERYTHING through Excelsior. I would never recommend any of these organizations. Save...

8. NEED HELP! The college network a scam? Does Excelsior College work?!

   RTsoonRN replied to maggie1990's topic in Excelsior College

   Sounds familiar, I used RueEd and they have nothing to do with Excelsior. They did nothing for me except schedule for their "prep" classes and I'll still be paying them for another 4 years. Listen...

9. Excelsior RT to RN

   RTsoonRN replied to RRTtoRN2013's topic in Excelsior College

   Have you been using the exam content

10. Excelsior RT to RN

    RTsoonRN replied to RRTtoRN2013's topic in Excelsior College

    I can't answer that entire question, ( academic honesty policy) but yes the practice exams are INVALUABLE!! That depends on your strengths, I found some parts easier ( pulmonary, cardiac ), some...

11. Excelsior RT to RN

    RTsoonRN replied to RRTtoRN2013's topic in Excelsior College

    DON'T use RUE!!!!! I've been an RT for 3 years and I'm doing the program now. I'm done with all the theory courses and doing the FCCA now. I unfortunately went with rue and they are a huge waste of...

12. Respiratory Therapy vs. Nursing

    RTsoonRN replied to rgodfrey's topic in Nursing Career

    I totally agree with

13. Respiratory Therapy vs. Nursing

    RTsoonRN replied to rgodfrey's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm an RT, and currently in Nursing school. Your brother is right in a sense, RT school is easier than RN school, but it depends on how you look at it. RN school is difficult for me and I imagine...

14. Excelsior College RT-RN program

    RTsoonRN replied to RRTtoRN2013's topic in Excelsior College

    I'll PM it to

15. Excelsior College RT-RN program

    RTsoonRN replied to RRTtoRN2013's topic in Excelsior College

    Wow, lots of questions!! First of all, i'm still pretty green as an RT, i've only been doing it for 3 years and I have several of my certifications, but they weren't doing me any good at the hospital...