medictorninfl32
has 12 years experience and specializes in ER.
Worked as a Medic in an ER for 7 years; on the road for 6 years, tired of the 24 hour shifts and 48 hour shifts and sometimes 60 hour shifts. Loved working the Peds ER and anything cardiac- hopefully when I'm done with school I'll go back to the ER for a little bit and then transfer to the Cath Lab!!
I passed FCCA (new format- took both classes at same time) in August 2012, took my CPNE in December and passed- 1st time, officially graduated Feb 15, 2013 and took and passed NCLEX March 13th, 2013...
medictorninfl32 replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in Excelsior College
The CPNE is your clinicals. It begins Friday evening with your lab stations- there are 4 stations. Saturday and Sunday are hands on care and anything and everything is fair game. If you fail any of...
So I tested Dec 7-9th 2012 at St. Peter's in Albany! The site was great, the CE's were amazing as was the CA! This test is passable on the first go round, if you are prepared! I honestly recommend...
medictorninfl32 replied to medictorninfl32's topic in Excelsior College
Thanks!! Yea- I applied to all the NPAC sites after I talked to somebody at the school and I was really hoping for November- I gave a Nov. ready test date- I go to ATL in Oct. for Sherri Taylor's...
depends on what region you apply to- I had a test date in less than a week- Applied Aug. 31, and my CPNE is Dec 7-9 in Albany. I hear you can get a date in the NPAC the
medictorninfl32 replied to medictorninfl32's topic in Excelsior College
Thank you- that's what I'm aiming for- I always go into these tests nervous but somewhat calm and come out thinking I bombed them only to realize I did really well- I believe in self confidence and...
So- I was going to take my last exam Monday afternoon- but after reading posts on the academic discussion board on Excelsior- I think I freaked myself out- there were just too many posts about people...
Def. know end of life care; difference between health risks for certain age groups vs. health behavior, pediatric milestones, pain management; eye and ear meds, difference between mydriatics and...
medictorninfl32 replied to medictorninfl32's topic in Excelsior College
I used SG101 for some but not all- I mainly used my content outline and practice exams and studied for a week and a half straight. Saunders NCLEX RN review was what I mainly used to fill out my...