pjslingen

Hi. I'm a newbie and feeling like a real doofus. I'm hoping to appy to Excelsior this spring and trying to get all my ducks in a row. I'm planning on taking the Clep test at my local college for English with essay and Sociology. Had hoped to do more (as the tests are only $50), however, while going through my Excelsior packet, it lists Humanities - 6 credits. Not sure what this is. I looked it up on a clep site and it lists alot of greek mythology stuff. Can anyone explain to me what Humanities is in correlation to a clep exam. It looks like I can take the Sociology test for the Social sciences credits and the English with essay for the english credit. I'm not sure what Humanities is or what information literacy is. Does that make me illiterate? It seems like I'm taking two steps forward and three steps back. Can anyone pleeeaase help me. I'm pulling my hair out. Any input would be greatly appreciated. If anyone would like to email me to help out or to just tell me I'm an idiot and I should throw in the towel, please feel free to do so. Thanks in advance for your time. personal e-mail addresses are not permitted for your safety.

I'm just getting ready to start back to work in a PerDiem position, so I can keep weekends free. I have two daughters (8 and 4), so I'm hoping to study while they are in school. I just really scared financially to take that first $1000 step to get started with Excelsior. Last fall, I purchased a CD from ebay that had Nursing Concepts 1-7 notes and materials. I have looked through much of the information. Seems like it will be a big help. I think I'm just needing the encouragement to get started. I have a tendency to doubt myself. Seems I'm spending alot of time on forums trying to hear everyone else's stories before I make a commitment. Thanks for listening. Will be back daily for more encouragement.

Hi. I am actually searching the site for info and encouragement as well. I have recevied the packet from Excelsior, but I'm still scared to sign up. My situation: I have been an LPN since 1998. Attempted an RN program 70 miles from home. It was a fast track program. Didn't pass my first semester so I was out. I have a problem with test taking. I get too nervous and freak myself out. I'm getting ready to head back to work in a Per Diem position and I'm hoping to start with Excelsior if I can get the nerve. If I understand my packet, I apply ($65), enroll $900, and then they'll tell me what classes I need. Does this sound right to everyone? I think a few of my classes from my previous nursing course (English Comp, Psych, and Soc.) will roll over. Not sure. Also, about how long is it taking everyone from the time you get your packet to the time you take your tests - and - exactly what comes in your packet. Are the extra books necessary? Sorry its sounds like alot of questions, but I'm a nervous wreck. Already owe $7000 from a program I didn't get to finish. You can email any opinions to [email protected]. Would be so happy for some encouragement and insight. Thanks a million. Paula

Hi. I am new to allnurses. I am an LPN hoping to go through Excelsior's distance program. Can anyone give me a list of prereqs that are required? Or, does anyone have a cdmplete list of classes required. Any help would be appreciated. I'm trying hard to understand how this program works and I feel like I'm tredding water. Thanks in advance for your time. pjslingen