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  1. For Everyone that Enrolled in EC JUST before the deadline

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yeah Eric, I think it was b/c of all of the confusion. Last year before I enrolled, they were saying to be in by 10/1/07, and out by 9/30/09, and then more things started to say that all students,...

  2. What RN to BSN program requires the least prereqs

    FocusRN replied to hotdog19d's topic in Online Distance Learning

    WHile it is truethan BSN programs all usually have the degree requirement of 120 or more credits, that doesn't mean that you have to take pre req's for them. There are a lot of programs that will...

  3. CPNE Application

    FocusRN replied to aegirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks, Lunah. I actually plan on taking micro, anatomy, and psyc through Rio Salado. Besides that I have four gen ed exams to take, and I plan on taking one of those per month with the concepts...

  4. CPNE Application

    FocusRN replied to aegirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow Lunah, how long has it been since you started. I have not taken one exam since I enrolled last december, life has so gotten in the way. I wish I had b/c I know once I get going it will be full...

  5. Changes to Excelsior Content

    FocusRN replied to Medic15251's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am somewhat sure, that both NC 1 and 2 are the same as the new exams, with new names,the only thing that I saw differently was a small percentage (about 5), of the the subject areas that were...

  6. Paramedic to RN via Excelsior?

    FocusRN replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It sounds like you want to become a paramedic just to get into Excelsior's nurisng program, am I right? I've never been in any type of accelerated program, but I can say that unless you learn at a...

  7. Disability Accommodation. Should I ?

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks, Eric. I didn't even see that. I guess I'll do some reading and make my

  8. Disability Accommodation. Should I ?

    FocusRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Okay, I have a physical disability, which I will not reveal here. But, I just look at EC's list of accommodations that they will make, and the one below would apply to me: -Double time or half time on...

  9. NC 3 outta the way!!!!

    FocusRN replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!!!...

  10. Which state do you take NCLEX when finished with excelsior?

    FocusRN replied to Privateschoolcrazy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Usually FOR your home state. I however, plan on taking it FOR Minnesota (in home home state), b/c their process is a lot faster, then I'll endorse in, and may do some travel while I wait for my state...

  11. OLOL Nursing & Radiologic Technology

    FocusRN replied to 2ndGoRound's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I would say, that it may be frowned upon, b/c they may think ,okay this student is not going to be focused in any program, b/c you don't know what you want to do. I know you want to have options ,and...

  12. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    FocusRN replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I haven't graduated yet, but let me say that this is a GREAT thread. It is so motivating. Congrats to you

  13. I think I'm enrolled??

    FocusRN replied to HopeItWorksDNP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You're enrolled, you'll get your verification in the

  14. Doing the Happy Dance!!!

    FocusRN replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congrats, tweety, rn, bsn

  15. Any way to get out of contract with RUE Ed. Publisher's

    FocusRN replied to Stutts5's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes it is. Cancel that card, get a new one, wait for RUE to send it to collections, and the collection agency puts it on your credit report, then send the collection agency a letter by the US Postal...

  16. Does it say "Internet" on the degree?

    FocusRN replied to jsta_grl83's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Actually Kaplan has a real university, that is regionally accredited, and is eligilbe to recieve Title IV funds (Pell Grants and Federal Student Loans), on behalf of it students. And to answer you...

  17. Nurse Licensure Compact

    FocusRN replied to louisiana nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Louisiana (my home state), is full of bureaucratic bull. Always has been and always will be, when it comes to basically anything you can think of. If I didn't love my city so much (New Orleans), I...

  18. EC and LTC

    FocusRN replied to rh39's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Informative thread. As of now, I am not working at all, I am going to try to buckle down and get these exams out of the way. I do however plan on getting on PRN, with some hospitals, and home health...

  19. Online ASN Degree with PN Component

    FocusRN replied to jukeb0xnc0ke's topic in Online Distance Learning

    PN Online: http://distance.minnesota.edu/visitors/health_science/nursing/aas/ RN Online: http://distance.minnesota.edu/visitors/health_science/nursing/rn/ The PN program has been running for a long...

  20. Online ASN Degree with PN Component

    FocusRN replied to jukeb0xnc0ke's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is now Chamberlain (sp?), and they no longer accept out of state

  21. NP NO Masters

    FocusRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, does anyone know of any NP certificate programs (No Masters Required) that still exist. I know they are supposed to be scarce, but some say there are still a few. Also, do any of you know of any...

  22. NP NO Masters

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hit it on the nose.

  23. OMG I was SOOO Wrong about EC!!!... Or was I?

    FocusRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Okay, it is not that serious ,but last night as I was going over finances, and completion of EC, I focused on the GEn Ed requirements, I was looking at their cost worksheet at the time, comparing it...

  24. Excelsior Exam Discounts

    FocusRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Does anyone know of any discounts or discount codes for EC exams, besides military? I know they have them or else the sign up form wouldn't give option of inputting

  25. NP NO Masters

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is wonderful. What I was most afraid of is that they may be like undergrad clinicals, with a rigid do or die schedule. Knowing that I can schedule that makes me feel much