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  1. Where to go for CPNE

    FocusRN replied to dstep102570's topic in Online Distance Learning

    December 2010, I went to Grady in Atlanta. LOVED IT! As a matter of fact on Sunday morning when we all met in the cafeteria all of the testers agreed that it was a good site, with good

  2. I need to take the Microbiology Exam ASAP

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks. Would you recommend reading all of the full chapters that EC lists in the outline or, should some be skimmed or completely

  3. I need to take the Microbiology Exam ASAP

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks. My advice is here https://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/i-passed-grady-519755.html Good

  4. Need Help!!! Having hard time Passing EC...Gotta be done by April!

    FocusRN replied to NurseMaryB's topic in Excelsior College

    I second Lunah. BUT, honestly if you got to the point where you weren't having trouble with the Exams, and could knock them out, I would day, you could do it if you buckle down. I mean, if I were you...

  5. I need to take the Microbiology Exam ASAP

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Anyone?

  6. Trying to decide between ohio univ. Or wgu for rn to bsn

    FocusRN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    LOL yeah I think she meant "AAS". Thinking ack before I applied to EC I was thinking, that maybe I should have gone for the AAS becuase sincce there were free electives I could have taken anything I...

  7. Question for current or past Excelsior College students

    FocusRN replied to N1colina's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It was included somewhere because it is mandated from all NYS nursing schools:

  8. To Staffing Coordinators,

    FocusRN replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well when I was a CNA at a very nice "looking" facility, I and two of my good friends worked nights, each one of us was assigned one hall (there were 6 halls in total), and we each had 36-40 patients...

  9. online nursing programs that don't require you to be a RN

    FocusRN replied to smallwonders07's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is online for second degree SN students and you do clinicals in your own community:

  10. Trying to decide between ohio univ. Or wgu for rn to bsn

    FocusRN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks. I am still torn at this point. I am leaning toward education, because I fee that nursing education in my region is severely lacking, and would like to start a program one day. But, with that...

  11. Trying to decide between ohio univ. Or wgu for rn to bsn

    FocusRN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    And MTsteele is right, it really depends on you and your goals. I personally will get my MSN at WGU, and then go on to get my NP post-master's certificate, either online on at a state school (with...

  12. Trying to decide between ohio univ. Or wgu for rn to bsn

    FocusRN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You're welcome. And no, I am still in EC's ASN program, but I will be attending WGU. Read these two threads for more info. The first in one that I started and in the other look for the posts by...

  13. Trying to decide between ohio univ. Or wgu for rn to bsn

    FocusRN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well this is just a rough estimate, and a person would need your transcript to be sure but it looks like with Ohio, (for a typical EC student) you would have 5 general eds to...

  14. Excelsior--- What states work with program?

    FocusRN replied to vanagonnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't know about that BON, but I do know that you can sit for any states NCLEX exam right wherever there is a Pearson in the entire

  15. RN to BSN online

    FocusRN replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just changing the # of

  16. Online RN to BSN with no prerequisites?

    FocusRN replied to caringkay RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I with you Sweetheart, that is what I am looking for. At this point I am at WGU or Chanberlian, leaning toward WGU, because of the price and the possibility of being done in 6 months. We shall see I...

  17. Fastest to complete Online RN to BSN school?

    FocusRN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks.

  18. Hoping to be done this year

    FocusRN replied to Pixiedust0305's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I could have gotten a cancellation the month after I applied, or the month after that, but I choose one about 3 months from when I applied. Calling for a cancellation is key for a quick date. And I...

  19. Fastest to complete Online RN to BSN school?

    FocusRN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    did you have all of your general eds done, prior. i was looking at texas tech because i saw you were there, but it seemed like it would be longer for me because i may need more general eds. thanks in...

  20. Fastest to complete Online RN to BSN school?

    FocusRN replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am thinking Western Governors University. Being that they let you complete courses as fast as you can, and have 6 month enrollment terms. I think the key would be having as many general eds as...

  21. I need my butt whipped!

    FocusRN replied to techiediva2010's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Life happens. I had all nursing exams except NC6 done in 4 months from Jan to April 2008. Didn't get to NC 6 until Feb 09, and didn't take my CPNE until early this month, and I still have Micro, plus...

  22. Filling out my Enrollment folder!

    FocusRN replied to BeachieRN84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Anywhere from 2-4 weeks. Good

  23. Straighterline

    FocusRN replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yeah, I am taking Straighterline's Biology now, BUT, don't go this route unless you plan on purchasing the exact edition of the book they recommend, and have plenty of time to devote. The type of...

  24. New grad 30 weeks pregnant and starting on L&D department

    FocusRN replied to dncndva215's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Everyone like to state what they think and what they feel. All that matters is what is in this case. And what is, is: - You did not take a job under false pretenses just because you didn't reveal your...

  25. Ready to get started!!!

    FocusRN replied to OSUFan1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Pay Excelsior, then schedule with