b.chill

I did not go through College Network. It was too pricey, and seemed kind of fishy to me too. I don't think I missed anything. They tell you what books you need for each test. I used Study Guide 101, and that really helped me with the exams.

Thank you everyone! I studied for about 4 weeks. I did Sheri Taylor's online workshop which was VERY helpful! Her care plan videos were great, and she sends a lot of practice care plans, but it did take a while for her to get graded care plans back to me. I actually only got 2 graded care plans, and I submitted 7. The lab station and assessment/management videos were so great in giving me an idea of how things should flow. Take advantage of the care plans you can send directly to Excelsior. With Sheri Taylor, you only send the planning phase, with Excelsior, you get an entire PCS-so you complete a planning care plan, revised care plan (if needed), evaluation care plan, and narrative notes. They offer great critiques! I bought the wound from excelsior and practiced on that. I ended up using a technique from YouTube. If I had to do it all again, I would still use Sheri Taylor's online workshop, and study exactly the way I did, but put a little more emphasis on different types of care plans.

Passed at Grady! I can't believe it is finally over. I passed all lab stations the first night. I passed my first PCS and failed my second. I passed both PCS's on the last day! Whew!!!

I submitted my application last week, and everything was officially accepted Monday. I emailed Tuesday asking about how long the wait would be, but didnt get a response. I called yesterday and asked, and they told me the wait is around June-July, but call back tomorrow because they might have a cancellation...And they did! So, total time from application to getting test date was one week, and application to test is one month! I know its soon, but I can't see myself waiting 6-7 months when I can get it over with now!

I can't believe it! I called yesterday to ask about how long the wait to test in SPAC is, and there was a cancellation! My test date is 1/9/15, that doesn't leave me with much more time to study, but I CAN DO IT! Is anyone else testing that weekend @ Grady? Has anyone tested there recently, and would like to give any advice/tips?