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  1. Resume Tips: Perfecting Nursing Resume, Cover Letter, Online Job Applications

    ctcpete replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you so much for this info Karen, it is greatly appreciated and very kind of you to post it. I'm an older guy in the midst of a career change and am into my 8th month as a working RN. I have an...

  2. RN to Online BSN..WGU or Univ of TX at Arlington

    ctcpete posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Mods: If this thread would work bette in a different sub forum, feel free to move ..thanks. I am a graduate of Excelsior College's ADN program and want my BSN. I am considering WGU and The...

  3. RN to Online BSN..WGU or Univ of TX at Arlington

    ctcpete replied to ctcpete's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you for the reply The Commuter. I'm leaning towards WGU. Read some threads about students not getting good support from U of TX..hard to reach advisers

  4. The University of Texas at Arlington

    ctcpete replied to zoeyzoe's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    After reading a lot of this old thread, WGU is looking better and

  5. I'm afraid of CPNE NO experience

    ctcpete replied to deisaray's topic in Excelsior College

    Be cautious with Robs..back when I was doing CPNE his were considered outdated. Remember critical elements change with each SG..missing one can result in a failure. Get on those groups..interact with...

  6. I'm afraid of CPNE NO experience

    ctcpete replied to deisaray's topic in Excelsior College

    Bumping this thread..I passed in NOV, graduated in Jan..been working as an RN for 3 months. For cpne..you need teamwork to prep. Get on the official EC student discussion forum..under "my EC...

  7. Correctional Nursing Pros/Con and Environment

    ctcpete replied to nick7331's topic in Correctional

    Update..just finishing my orientation with correct care solutions at my local county jail. I found a full time job at a local rehab/long term care facility..hired for sub acute at a low rate (foot in...

  8. chamberlain or Western governors for RN to MSN?

    ctcpete replied to christynat5's topic in Western Governors University

    I just checked out University of Texas at Arlington. Anyone doing that one? Heard some good comments on a few nursing groups on

  9. chamberlain or Western governors for RN to MSN?

    ctcpete replied to christynat5's topic in Western Governors University

    No labs with EC..big fat books though ha

  10. chamberlain or Western governors for RN to MSN?

    ctcpete replied to christynat5's topic in Western Governors University

    Wow great info Murse901, and thanks to everyone who has responded. Chamberlain is out. I am considering WGU and have also heard about the U of Texas at Arlington program and someone mentioned Purdue...

  11. chamberlain or Western governors for RN to MSN?

    ctcpete replied to christynat5's topic in Western Governors University

    Bumping this thread up, I've been considering Chamberlain or WGU for my ADN to BSN degree. Been finding (FWIW of course) complaints regarding Chamberlain. I do know someone doing it though and they...

  12. Correctional Nursing Pros/Con and Environment

    ctcpete replied to nick7331's topic in Correctional

    Hi, I am recently licensed in NJ as an RN (associates). Enrolled in a BS program too through Excelsior. Getting that first job with no experience is proving to be a challenge. I am considering...

  13. EC grad dropping by to say hello!

    ctcpete replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats Tasha and thanks for the

  14. CPNE Workshops...

    ctcpete replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks for that link, I'm in the midst of this

  15. CPNE Workshops...

    ctcpete replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in Excelsior College

    double

  16. Is this site losing steam?

    ctcpete replied to Peterjoy93's topic in Excelsior College

    Good luck

  17. older edition of books

    ctcpete replied to ohio1971's topic in Excelsior College

    Reebok, you have a

  18. older edition of books

    ctcpete replied to ohio1971's topic in Excelsior College

    Just SG 101? Guess I did it old school. I like books and info. Good for

  19. older edition of books

    ctcpete replied to ohio1971's topic in Excelsior College

    So no books whatsoever? No reading up on subjects? Just practice tests comprised of stuff from the internet put together by who knows who? I respectfully disagree. At least old LPN or other nursing...

  20. Excelsior College LPN to RN program.

    ctcpete replied to Nikkir04's topic in Excelsior College

    I've done all the courses, use the content guide and get the recommended books. The content guide is your #1 source of what to know. Do a google search and there are lots and lots of posts out there...

  21. Studying for exams

    ctcpete replied to ypoe's topic in Excelsior College

    Really if you care about having a grasp of the topics and understanding the logic you have to have the books. Especially in this program where you don't have a teacher. At least the authors of the...

  22. LS2 in the bag, LS3 in a couple weeks, and FCCA advice?

    ctcpete replied to PaParamedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Luck! Re FCCA, yes we can't talk about it. EC recommends one at a time. Depending how much time you have, some do both at once. Even if you fail one and have to retake one you will be in the same boat...

  23. PASS CPNE AT QUEENS!

    ctcpete replied to BLAKEY2005's topic in Excelsior College

    Way to go, very happy for you. and thanks for the

  24. FCCA ?

    ctcpete replied to jlynn167's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm also doing both sections, unfortunately we can't talk about it. Funny thing is this is the only one that I have ever really felt a need or wanted to talk about ha ha, go figure. I do feel your...

  25. Anyone use Studyguide 101 for fcca?

    ctcpete replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in Excelsior College

    Just stumbled across this, let me stress, I asked for and did not receive a replacement, I then gave a mediocre rating on e