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  1. Is anyone taking the online courses?

    misted replied to g8sushma's topic in Excelsior College

    Where do I find this

  2. Hired!!!! Looking for some advice from the pros

    misted replied to pkinta's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been a nurse since 2005 and I worked 9 years in one LTC facility. I started out as a CNA their also. Some days you will wanna just run out and quit, but don't. These people need you. Yes they...

  3. Is anyone taking the online courses?

    misted replied to g8sushma's topic in Excelsior College

    I can't pass the English comp exam for the life of me. I have failed it twice and I don't want to do the exam again. Is this 6 credit class offered online

  4. Need a pick me up! Or just tell me its going to be okay!!

    misted replied to becerril.k's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It gets better! Trust me, I've been an LPN in LTC for 10 years. You will soon have a routine and you will actually have time to do other stuff in between med passes. It is very overwhelming at first,...

  5. Is there any way possible to improve your excelsior GPA?

    misted replied to lenoxat325's topic in Excelsior College

    I know how you feel. I graduated with a 4.0 with my LPN and now I am barely at a 2.0 through excelsior. If you want to risk retaking the exams to see if you do better that would be the only way...

  6. Need info and opinions please!!

    misted posted a topic in Excelsior College

    So has anyone taken the 3 credit UExel college writing exam? Please, any info would be helpful for me. Also anyone take the Ethics in America DANTES exam? Opinions and thoughts

  7. Need info and opinions please!!

    misted replied to misted's topic in Excelsior College

    what did you use to study? I ordered a study book off ebay that is suppose to have everything in it to pass the exam. So we will

  8. Stressed and worried

    misted posted a topic in Excelsior College

    So I just failed English Comp for the second time and I think I will be on Academic probation now. I don't understand, I got straight A's in LPN school and now I am struggling to get a 2.0 in this...

  9. Any advice? New Nurse-first job in ltc

    misted replied to RNdeez's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The best advice that I can give, is to learn to say NO. So many managers take advantage of new nurses and push them over the limit with hours worked. I have seen it time and time again. After I told...

  10. Losing respect for nursing students

    misted replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse since 2005, but unfortunately when I was in school, when it came time to do clinicals, it seemed like most of the "old school nurses" that I had training me, acted like I was...

  11. Applied and paid for CPNE today!!!

    misted posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Well with a very shaky hand, I submitted my CPNE application! I am hoping to test around June in Madison. Not sure where to start, but I will figure it out. Have most of the supplies to set up my...

  12. Applied and paid for CPNE today!!!

    misted replied to misted's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you so much for the info! My nerves tend to overrule me sometimes so I need to just remember to focus. I am going to do the online workshop. I won't be able to go to an actual workshop so the...

  13. Bending and Breaking the Rules in Nursing

    misted replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have done this several times. It is a totally awesome feeling to see those residents eyes light up over an egg sandwich, cheesburger, chocolate cake

  14. What is your current LPN salary

    misted replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work for Mayo Clinic Health System in Wisconsin $17.05 base rate plus $3.00 shift differential for 2nd shift and $4.00 more for nights Long term care. Been there almost 9 years. Full

  15. Some Information

    misted replied to g8sushma's topic in Excelsior College

    I've been doing the program since 2009. I had to do ALL the gen eds plus all the nurses classes. A total of like 16 classes. I have failed 3 exams but passed 2 of them the 2nd try. I have to retake my...

  16. CPNE Study guide...

    misted replied to TraumaMama179's topic in Excelsior College

    so i just spent $40 in ink about a month ago to print the 18th edition study guide that they sent me. Is this edition no good now? I'm already half way through reading it also. I'm planning on testing...

  17. Am I asking for too much

    misted replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a nurse in LTC and you have every right to feel how you feel. I would be upset too. There is no reason for how you or your family member were treated. We are here to serve the resident and their...

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

    misted replied to maggie1990's topic in Excelsior College

    Motivation is the hardest part. Basing your whole grade on one test score is also intimidating, but it can be done. I've been working on my RN degree for 3 years, one class at a time, I had like 17...

  19. Info needed on EC's A&P test please...

    misted replied to sarah505's topic in Excelsior College

    I would find a used version of the recommended text. I got one for about $25. It was like 1100 pages and I read it front to back. It was nice because it had alot of pictures to help visualize things...

  20. Help Please! Online LPN transition to RN

    misted replied to klpn278's topic in Excelsior College

    I am almost done with the Excelsior RN program. Been doing it since aug 2009. I work full time and have a family. I did the college network thing, but would highly recommend not signing on with them,...