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  1. what states do not accept Excelsior?

    I would also like to know....have not been able to find a thread with a listing if there is one, could someone post the
  2. I am considering CLEP'ing some of the Gen Ed classes for Excelsior (sociology, growth and dev, humanities and US hist) From people that CLEP'd any of these subjects....what did you use to study? I...
  3. CLEP classes / study guides

    What spazzynurse posted is the REA - CLEP guide.....glad to know they work...thanks
  4. CLEP classes / study guides

    REA is the company that puts out CLEP study guides....if you google REA CLEP you'll see a bunch of them.....I hear they're sufficient to pass the CLEP for the particular subject although I hear the...
  5. wound care cert, is it worth it?

    Anyone find any answer regarding LPN's getting wound care certified....it's an area I am highly interested in.....I also thought it was just for RN's Actually found the info:...
  6. CLEP classes / study guides

    Actually, those are the ones I was looking at.....thanks a
  7. transfer credits for LPN-> RN Excelsior

    That's for the tip. When you CLEP'd the sociology did you get credits or just exempt from the
  8. I am considering Excelsior for my LPN to RN to avoid a year wait to start the bridge program. I am wondering what classes are accepted for the non-nursing 31 credit hours. Obviously the A&P and...
  9. Just a quick questions for those who have been relatively successful with the Excelsior exams (NC and non-nursing). What are you using to study? I have read so much about EC study guides / Non-EC...
  10. admission of Excelsior

    That information does not sound correct. According to the website you need 21 of the general ed of the 31 to take the CPNE so I don't see how that could be a requirement to finish all pre-reqs before...
  11. Sweetshell, Did you do the practice exam? What materials did you use to study. I'm just starting Excelsior and I would like to know what is helpful and what is not before I start spending $$ on...
  12. transfer credits for LPN-> RN Excelsior

    Thank you for
  13. Reflux - Laying right vs. left side

    I agree with the others....as a person with nasty reflux, I always feel better laying on my left
  14. Cost for NXCLEX-PN?

    $200 to pearson to take the test $175 to the BON for
  15. Question about rescheduling NClex appt...

    I was able to reschedule mine multiple times with no charge. I believe you can re-schedule as many times as you want up until 24hrs prior to the
  16. Hey there....my scores were in the mid 70's to low 80's on Saunders, Kaplan, ATI etc. But I do have to say it's less about the scores and more about getting exposed to as many rational's as...
  17. How long did you study for

    NCLEX-PN....did 100-200 q's / day for 17 days, took NCLEX and passed w/ 85 questions....but when taking the test, thought I failed
  18. malpractice/liability insurance?

    . Speaking as a claims adjuster from an insurance company for over 10 years (now a new nurse) I have to disagree with that statement and agree with others that yes, if you do have insurance they will...
  19. Took My Nclex Pn Today

    I passed too!!! Yippie!! Leeleechee.....that stinks that you have to wait that long but by the sounds of it you should be able to join the rest of us in happyville
  20. People Who Passed Nclex: Please Post Study Book

    Used Saunders, Kaplan prep, Mosbys and the saunders flash cards. Which one helped? None of them specifically. Just do questions, questions, questions and more questions.....READ AND UNDERSTAND...
  21. My NCLEX Experience

    No truer words spoken......from a person that just went through the same ordeal.....but came through
  22. I Passed at 75 q.!!!! AMEN!!!!

    I too just heard.....I PASSED.... Congrats pty of 5.....best of wishes in your career
  23. Humor Me PLEASE....

    I took mine monday morning and I'm still waiting for results but I did get the survey about not sharing the information (so I hope you're right) but one thing did happen that kind of made me wonder. I...
  24. Took My Nclex Pn Today

    Can I join this boat. Took NCLEX-PN on July 10th at 9am....same thing 15ish check all that apply, a couple pharm, a few infection/isolation and a good amt of priority....shut off at 85 and I almost...
  25. Att

    It depends on which state too. In MA I got my ATT 2 weeks after graduation but I also sent the Licensing form to the wrong location (10 days for the people that sent it to the right place) but that's...