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  1. NC7, Passed!

    With a B. I just studied for about an hour last night. Then I took form B of the practice test, and tanked at 60% versus, 76% on form A. LOL, I was so scared, but it was too late to reschedule, so I...
  2. NC7, Passed!

    Thanks, next is NC2 (you may not need it), then NC 3 a week after that hopefully. After that it'll most likely be NC 4,6, and
  3. Congrats!!!...
  4. ? inside about NC7

    I used some yahoo files, and the EC practice test (74 on form A, and a 60 on form B , I really did only about an hour of "studying", in the wee hours of the morning (like 4am), the morning of the...
  5. Excelsior GPA's

    Does anyone know if EC's GPA's are supposed to be weighted, or a standard average? look here for weighted calculation: http://registrar.stanford.edu/students/grades/gpa_calc.htm?id=1...
  6. NC7, Passed!

    Thanks, and go for it,you'll do great! And, the motivation is
  7. Sign In: When is your next EC Test?

    2 NC Girl, unemployed medic/ ex-cna, among others.
  8. NC7, Passed!

    Thanks and good luck!!!...:cheers: Make sure you know therapeutic communication WELL, b/c what you would say may be common sense to you , but most times excelsior sees things just a little bit...
  9. Sign In: When is your next EC Test?

    NC 2 on
  10. Racial Issues

    First let me say that I am black (upon other races, but noticiably black, depending on the time of year), also I'm not a hospice nurse. To, Anabel, personally from what you stated I think you did your...
  11. Sign In: When is your next EC Test?

    LOL, yeah, but after we finish we'll be able to afford a nicer
  12. Okay I know I should do okay on this one b/c I got 76% on Form A, with NO study. I really want to know what ya'll got on the practice test and then the real exams if ya'll took
  13. Sign In: When is your next EC Test?

    NC 7 Saturday 1/12 at
  14. Passed!!!...

    I don't have a lot of time now, but I passed with a C in about 45 minutes, I knew I should have taken more time, but ohh
  15. ECs Practice Test

    I love them. I almost want to, take NC 2 this Saturday, but I think I'll be
  16. Passed!!!...

    Ohh I forgot to mention it was NC1. On Saturday I'm taking either NC2 or NC7. Thanks ya'll , this is really some great motivation, but maybe I'll actually take my time on the next
  17. Okay here is my proposed schedule (note I haven't scheduled NC 3 or 7 yet). 1/10 - NC 1 (I got this down pat) 1/16 -NC 2 (a work in progress, but going VERY well) 1/24 - NC 7 (seems pretty...
  18. CPNE...here I come....

    Congrats
  19. Wow, I just called EC to see how soon they could send it out (and if they would do it before I'm CPNE eligible), and the rep verified my address and phone, and said it would be here in 7-10 business...
  20. If you really think about it EC is really cheap, for the old NC tests they are 4 credits for $235, which is about $58 per credit. That is less than most community colleges. The only thing that makes...
  21. New CPNE Date!

    LOL @ txspade @ aegirl, ow long ago did you become CPNE eligible, and apply? Also were the first or second dates
  22. New CPNE Date!

    I'm confused, did you want to be
  23. Need Excelsior Clarification

    Yes you can be a new grad, as long as you have you license. Some people don't recommend it, but some people find it very useful to be fresh out of
  24. OMG are you serious? Are they supposed to give us a credit on the CPNE for how much this will cost to print, or something? This is ridiculous, and it sucks... hard!!!... Using one of Sue's terms...
  25. 4 NCs This Month! Can I do it?

    Thanks, Lisa. I'm not sure if NC3 will be really doable this month; I'll just have to see if I can get a grip on the material. But 1,2,7 are going down. I absolutely LOVE having this motivation to...