ScudderRN31

ScudderRN31

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  1. Foundations in Nursing Practice

    ScudderRN31 replied to ScudderRN31's topic in Excelsior College

    Yeah I've done A&P, micro, psychology, transitions, health safety, info lit and foundations. 4 more to go, I'm so ready to be done with them! Sent from my iPhone using

  2. Just got a 37/100 on Micro Practice Exam :..(

    ScudderRN31 replied to Ultraposh's topic in Excelsior College

    Congratulations! That wasn't an easy one! Seems like since I got through the science classes I'm moving right along. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using

  3. Information Literacy Course

    ScudderRN31 replied to snoopybabi3's topic in Excelsior College

    Don't underestimate it though Sent from my iPhone using

  4. New Excelsior student, about to sign up for A&P, what to expect.

    ScudderRN31 replied to tone138's topic in Excelsior College

    I took A&P with excelsior and used studygroup 101 (which you can get directly from their website) and the practice tests to prepare. Didn't take the course, studied on my own and tested. I've...

  5. Can you live in Illinois, do Excelsior and take the boards in another state?

    ScudderRN31 replied to mttzakr26's topic in Excelsior College

    When I graduated my PN program I tested in Kentucky, live in Indiana. Don't believe it matters which state you live/test in as long as you meet requirements for that state. If I remember correctly I...

  6. Excelsior colleg grads

    ScudderRN31 replied to william1's topic in Excelsior College

    Very little pressure to perform?!? I have well have worked as a medic and currently as a nurse. I completely disagree with very little pressure to perform in a clinical setting. It's much more...

  7. Need Some Reassurance Here.....

    ScudderRN31 replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Excelsior College

    Do you Have to use the mnemonics? LPN who can't wait to be a

  8. Excelsior-Caveat Emptor-Let The Buyer Beware

    ScudderRN31 replied to tommye12's topic in Excelsior College

    College Network aggressively "recruits" for many colleges, they aren't recruiting for the college itself but for their own benefit. The only cost that they collect that goes to excelsior is the cost...

  9. RUE EDUCATION

    ScudderRN31 replied to Newmexiconurse's topic in Excelsior College

    While I agree with most of the previous post you can get out of the contract because I did. Unfortunately I choose this route initially but it didn't take but a single class to realize it didn't work...

  10. Passed A & P

    ScudderRN31 replied to Tru-Nurse's topic in Excelsior College

    I didn't use a book at all. You can order studygroup 101 from their own website or from ebay Sent from my iPhone using

  11. Has anyone used Rue?

    ScudderRN31 replied to jazzyrtrn's topic in Excelsior College

    Three words...don't do

  12. Just got a 37/100 on Micro Practice Exam :..(

    ScudderRN31 replied to Ultraposh's topic in Excelsior College

    Don't focus on the score as much as focusing and understanding the rationales and components of the exam. It is geared toward the test. I got a 54 and 62 on my a&p practice exams and passed

  13. My CPNE Journal-sorry so long!!!!

    ScudderRN31 replied to BeachCathyRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Which hospital in Utica did you go

  14. New to excelsior

    ScudderRN31 replied to amybradley2006's topic in Excelsior College

    Practice exams available through excelsior. Once you pay for your exam you can purchase the practice exam. There is 2 forms, a & b. Understand the rationales. It focuses you on areas geared toward...

  15. New to excelsior

    ScudderRN31 replied to amybradley2006's topic in Excelsior College

    Practice exams, practice exams, practice exams. Life

  16. Failed A&P twice!!

    ScudderRN31 replied to DelleBrock's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm studying for micro now. Not sure where to focus just yet. In my opinion I think I'd knock out the a&p while its still fresh rather than focusing on new material and going back to it. The...

  17. Failed A&P twice!!

    ScudderRN31 replied to DelleBrock's topic in Excelsior College

    I agree. I think you should try Excelsior's A&P. Utilize the practice exams understanding all the rationales and you will be

  18. you can finish the 8 classes in 6wks or less ;)

    ScudderRN31 replied to EMTPRNDR's topic in Excelsior College

    I have been in the medical field of some sort for nearly 15 years beginning as an aide, went into ems, phlebotomy, med tech then on to nursing. Through every certification and licensure I wished I...

  19. A&P Michigan

    ScudderRN31 replied to EquestrianBarbie's topic in Excelsior College

    Do not use college network. Utilize studygroup 101 and practice

  20. Course Vs Exam content

    ScudderRN31 replied to medic112's topic in Excelsior College

    Once I began going over the information it all resurfaced from the back of my head from taking it previously, so yeah. It was actually easier than before with experience as s nurse because you can put...

  21. Course Vs Exam content

    ScudderRN31 replied to medic112's topic in Excelsior College

    I took the practice exams, studied strictly off those for 2 days. Took the test and passed with a B. No books, no extras. Wasn't bad at

  22. Ohio CPNE Location Info?

    ScudderRN31 replied to amy744's topic in Excelsior College

    Unfortunately there isn't a site in Ohio. Recently found that out

  23. RUE? Anyone used it?

    ScudderRN31 replied to bmcnurse843's topic in Excelsior College

    Yeah I know that now, at the time I wasn't making the decision to go with excelsior, made the decision to go online. First choice was ISU, they send you through College Network which I had already...

  24. RUE? Anyone used it?

    ScudderRN31 replied to bmcnurse843's topic in Excelsior College

    Feel like I was misled by Rue. They told me what prerequisites I needed which included a&p since mine expires this month! Didn't bother to tell me that if I go ahead and enroll with excelsior...

  25. A&P

    ScudderRN31 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Need clarification...I was told if a&p has been previously taken it must be within 5 years for excelsior to accept. Then I was shown an email from a co-worker's advisor (she is also going with...