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I was so happy when I was done with the exam, I jumped up and said, "Hallelujah!" Too bad there were other students still in the testing area. The monitor was laughing, that's the funniest part. The best part of the entire situation is the B I w...

A good approach is to focus on each area in the content guide......but not too much on reimbursement. Make sure you know how nursing care should be applied in certain circumstances/different units. I'm not sure if each exam is exactly the same.

Congrats! Happy for you!

Hi! I just passed this test with a B this past week. I read on other threads there's a lot of memorization needed and not much application. Just make sure you know different influences on nursing, nursing delivery options, and leadership styles. Th...

Thanks for all this info!

Congrats! Best wishes with the FCcA!

Hi. I'm new to this site and new to Excelsior. I have chosen Mystudygrouo101 as core study material. I'm wondering what strategies work for others with this material. There is a lot of content and multiple practice exams. This is all helpful, but ...

We're in West Michigan. Turnaround time is definitely a huge determining factor. I'm definitely considering all you shared. With all the different study resources out here, it's good to see Excelsior offers successful material also.

And, I totally agree about age. It's all individualized. Learning the "EC" way is imperative to pass this program. It was the same for every other school I've ever attended.

Just a ?....I'm also in MI and was thinking of the MN site. What made you choose NY?

Thanks for this! I find it helpful to hear it first hand. More importantly, Congrats! Way to work through pressure and stress. :)

I believe speaking with your advisor is the best course of action. I too observe the Sabbath, as a nurse, with scheduling exemptions and accommodations from my employer. My boss went as far as giving a time and a half incentive to anyone working ...

Any job will have pros and cons. Look for Medicare ratings to decipher whether or not you even want to apply. Check quality indicators such as safety,falls, multiple meds etc. as a new grad, you can learn a ton in a SNF. Just regard your job a a ne...

Congrats! I use SG101 and the required texts. I had read on allnurses recent editions are fine. I found most of the books on amazon or eBay for DIRT cheap Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com

I'm new to Excelsior also. I've out this off too long. I tried to use the College Network, alternative study materials, and was quite angry at myself when I discovered the easiest way to study. I bought the recommended books, pulled out the sylla...

My good friend is a RN recruiter for SM in Grand Rapids. She definitely hires Excelsior grads. Two of my other close friends were first LPNs with Spectrum Health, completed ASN degrees through EC, and had no issues transferring to acute care settin...

Hello, I'm a nubie with Excelsior. I'm really excited about all the support on here! Can anyone provide some studying pointers on strategies and specific material?

Hey all. I found all the textbooks Excelsior recommends on EBay and Amazon. I'm going to use Study Guide 101 as supportive material. The "meat" of my studying will come directly from the textbooks. I found the tests are written from the same mater...

When I was 18, quite a few years ago, I passed meds in an Alzheimer's unit after one five hour training session at our county health department. I was pushing Haldol, PRN Klonopin, PRN Ativan, and even Darvocet. Reflecting now....that's scary. I had...

It sounds like a good new grad experience. Think if this as a way to get solid orientation without all the pressures and commitments of a full time position. Weigh your options for each position offered, but it doesn't sound too bad. Best wishes an...

I have a couple of thoughts. First and foremost- pain is what the patient says it is. It is completely a subjective symptom. That does not mean, however, nurses should administer medication without caution. If you feel the regimen is insufficien...

Thanks, Oneflynurz. I like the smile face. It makes me feel quite reassured. Would you mind if I kept in contact while I journey through this? ?

I agree with ArgentumRN. Being a nurse is primary and being a male nurse is secondary. Actually, I appreciate working with a nice mix of make and female nurses. I know MANY men who are excellent nurses. Concentrate on school and pass those boards....

When I worked night shift, I was out of sync for days. Nothing flowed right in my system. I would work a 12, sleep for 6, get up and lay around, sleep a little more, and then return to work. Most over nurses were envious I could sleep for 6 straig...