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  1. I have a CPNE date!!!!!

    changeofpaceRN replied to formyfly's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck.. sounds like the CPNE office has been busy- everyone seems to have a date

  2. Leaving tomorrow for Racine

    changeofpaceRN replied to Baloney Amputation's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm still sending luck as I still

  3. Blended learning program

    changeofpaceRN replied to 2bbabynurseT29's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've heard of something similar.. There was one school like that in the city near me and they had regular "classes" then you had to sign up for the EC exam and take it to move to the next class.. they...

  4. Why not Excelsior???

    changeofpaceRN replied to annaedRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm still deciding what to do but most of my state universities are cheaper than Excelsior (and a lot are also all online for the RN-BSN).. money is a big factor for me. I'm also considering jumping...

  5. excelsior yes or no?

    changeofpaceRN replied to nursepatti1267's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree with everyone else. I passed the CPNE the first time I took it but during the CPNE, I failed the wound station (but had 1 extra chance to get it right during the CPNE) They don't just fail...

  6. Nclex BABY!

    changeofpaceRN replied to pielęgniarka's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow congrats!!!!!!! That was fast... enjoy your new title:D What date did you graduate from EC? I'm trying to see how long I'll have to wait for my ability to apply to the

  7. Leaving tomorrow for Racine

    changeofpaceRN replied to Baloney Amputation's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck! I love how we all supported each other from start to finish and this is your turn and I'll be wish you good luck all throughout the weekend. This test is doable! Keep a positive attitude...

  8. Graceland student seeing the light!

    changeofpaceRN replied to ivanh3's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hard work will pay off! I'd glad to hear the load is lightening up.. I had planned to do Graceland's FNP program but I'm getting cold feet. Good luck with the rest of your

  9. New Site for CPNE takers

    changeofpaceRN replied to BetterMeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    During my CPNE at the beginning of Jan 09, I had a CE who was orientating another CE during one of my PCS's and it turns out she was training for a Queens location. So, I don't know if it's running...

  10. States accepting EC education

    changeofpaceRN replied to bailey52501's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I live in FL and the only stipulation that I know of is that you have to be an LPN first then you can go through Excelsior. The LPN program had to have "integrated theory and clinical"

  11. Passed Transitions to Professional Nursing!!!!

    changeofpaceRN replied to Kelseyj79's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Keep up the good

  12. I PASSED in Utica Jan 5-7th!

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I actually emptied out my local library hehe.. they have the 2008-2009 editions of Kaplan and about 6 others with the CD's. I too have the recent Saunders RN comp review and that's the same...

  13. I PASSED in Utica Jan 5-7th!

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    SOOOOOOOOO happy and relieved. Thanks for your well wishes. I'm going to go relax with some family then run off for my flight. I'll post more

  14. I PASSED in Utica Jan 5-7th!

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    my CPNE has FINALLY posted as a pass on the EC site.. it took them a week and it made me age a lot in the last week waiting to see it officially

  15. Need info on CPNE resources....

    changeofpaceRN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did not because money is tight BUT what I did do was come up with a PCS, do the careplan and documentation and send it to EC for Dr. A to review and give me feedback. Some careplans were "normal"...

  16. I PASSED in Utica Jan 5-7th!

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    We live about 15-20 min from each other. I had posted on the EPN board in the study buddy section and she

  17. 11 days and counting for the CPNE

    changeofpaceRN replied to Baloney Amputation's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I sang everywhere even in the

  18. 11 days and counting for the CPNE

    changeofpaceRN replied to Baloney Amputation's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Haha I was going to suggest singing. On my way up to NY with my sister, we were stuck on mountain roads and relied on XM radio. She controled the radio and "If I were a boy" by Beyonce kept coming...

  19. 11 days and counting for the CPNE

    changeofpaceRN replied to Baloney Amputation's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My best advice is to talk out loud so your CE, patient and YOU know what you are doing. Before you touch the pt, ask yourself if gloves are needed or if you need to ID them. Good luck.. it is very...

  20. I passed!!! I passed!!!!! I passed!!!

    changeofpaceRN replied to TLAandy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats again Teresa! I knew you could do it and I'm happy we were able to get this done the same week! Now we need to

  21. Leaving for Grady in Atlanta, Ga. in the AM

    changeofpaceRN replied to TLAandy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck! I know you can do this.. I've been thinking of your time there since yesterday at lab time! I hope all is going

  22. Cpne

    changeofpaceRN replied to sjk4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did not have the ability to get to a workshop. I just passed my CPNE this week and I know it was because I studied and practiced A LOT. Can you find others in your area and get together and study?...

  23. I PASSED in Utica Jan 5-7th!

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    sorry i forgot to answer that! i finished my exams in the beginning of august and applied right after. i gathered my supplies (wound, dressings ect..) and waited for my cpne cd so i can print it...

  24. I PASSED in Utica Jan 5-7th!

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi everyone.. I finally made it back to FL.. I had to battle a snow storm on the last day I was there (if you test in Utica or the northern areas in the winter, make sure you watch the weather so you...

  25. Leaving for Grady in Atlanta, Ga. in the AM

    changeofpaceRN replied to TLAandy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck!!! You can do this! I'll call you