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  1. Exam Discount Code for EC ADN Students

    changeofpaceRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ooohhh thanks!!! Does anyone know when the code shows the dicsount? What I mean is I tried to sign up for another exam. I put in the code in the coupon box but it still came up as costing $205....

  2. Lifespan 1 and the practice test.. yikes..

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This specific test covers cardiac, respiratory and abnormal cell growth/cancer.. each area is about 33% of the test and that is killing me

  3. Lifespan 1 and the practice test.. yikes..

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got a 54 AFTER studying a good amount of time. I have always hated the cardiac chapters.. I must have some sort of mental block when it comes to those chapters. Anyway, I chose to take this early...

  4. 3-11 LTC LPNs... what is your typical

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    day like at work? I know each shift has different responsibilities and a different schedule in LTC...I know 3-11 had dinner to deal with. I have only worked 11-7 and am looking for a change to 3-11....

  5. Never worked a different shift BUT agency offers

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    3-11 shifts. I do want to try other shifts but how do you handle a shift you have never done? I'm worried I'll make a fool of myself since I don't know the usual "routine" of a 3-11 shift. I'm an...

  6. 3-1 LTC LPNs... what is your typical

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    how do you delete a post? I'm running on lack of

  7. Hospital interviews..

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    From your experience, do hospitals hire "on the spot" or are they more of the "we have 1 more week of interviews and we'll let you know"? I have an interview set up for Tues morning with the charge...

  8. LPN in PCU or ICU??

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I could have sworn that LPN's were not allowed to work in ICU. Is this the case for your state or no? I was just curious. I have been trying to get out of my dreaded LTC job and applied a bunch of...

  9. Are You Satisfied Being An LPN?

    changeofpaceRN replied to mammaoftwo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No I'm not satisfied with being an LPN.. I'm working towards my RN as we speak. I want to advance and work in NICU one day.. I also want to do alternative meds and possible go on to get my nurse...

  10. Am I looking in the right spot for NC study guides?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    The page says 'Excelsior College Publications Request'. It has many exam content guides including NC 1 and 2 (Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety and Health Differences ect...). However, when...

  11. Did you take the EC practice tests

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    before you started studying or after? I skipped ahead to what I think will be the hardest exam for me (the one with cardiac, respiratory ect..) because I want it OUT of the way. I have been studying...

  12. Did you take the EC practice tests

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    How can I delete a double post and why can't I see my post..

  13. Did you take the EC practice tests

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    How can I delete a post? I double posted by accident. I don't even see the post I wrote as I respond to my own

  14. South Florida excelsior student

    changeofpaceRN replied to nuprospect2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm not in SOUTH Florida but I am over by Tampa. I'm currently studying for Lifespan 1 and another I can't think of the name. I just took Essentials in Health Safety and got a B so I think this is...

  15. EC essent in health saftey reminded me of the nclex

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    as I sat there and read the questions.. I don't know it is my nerves or what but I was in a panic state almost the whole time.. I passed with a B but could have sworn I failed. What a relief.. at...

  16. Need advice: graduating in May and newly pregnant - what to do?

    changeofpaceRN replied to secondfiddle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow this sounds like me but a year and a few months off! First off, congrats on the news- kids are awesome IMO! 2nd.. I'll suggest you take it one step at a time. Studying for the NCLEX, taking it,...

  17. Health Physical for CPNE?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Isn't one needed? Does anyone happen to know off the top of their head how recent it needs to be when you apply (within 6 months, ect?) I was going to get one next week (I have to pay out of pocket-...

  18. Taking 2 EC exams in 1 day?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Anyone else do this? Do you have any recommendations for what tests to pair together for one day? I have to drive about 2 hrs to the test center and with the price of gas, I was trying to combine...

  19. Has anyone contacted EC about the CPNE wait time?

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was just wondering since I saw some post about there being 4000 students who enrolled before the deadline (when usually they have a few hundred a month who apply). I was just thinking of how...

  20. Getting Flack from "real nurses"

    changeofpaceRN replied to Mcbrello's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Perhaps she's jealous that she needed that many years if clinicals and training to be as good/smart as you :icon_cheesygrin: I've noticed that there will always be negative people around you. I...

  21. I just applied to Excelsior! GULP!

    changeofpaceRN replied to rrt_thats_me's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow I just applied today too! I paid for my 1st test yesterday and thought I may as well apply and have my transcripts evaluated while I wait to enroll. Maybe we can help each other to get through...

  22. ATT form for EC exams..

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    How fast do you get them in the mail? Is there an option to get it sent in e-mail like the NCLEX?

  23. ATT form for EC exams..

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks everyone for your help! I PAID for the 1st test a few hrs ago and feel really sick to my stomach that I'm doing this.. man oh man.. I'm this nervous over the 1st test- how will I ever manage...

  24. First real ethical dilemma yesterday

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    A pt of mine (diabetic, elderly, recently in the hospital for a CVA and urosepsis) had an NG tube (cont feed) and was NPO (except meds in applesauce). She had pulled it out on the 3-11 shift around...

  25. First real ethical dilemma yesterday

    changeofpaceRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What janfrn said "I think ChangeofPace's ethical dilemma is having to stand by while a coherent elderly diabetic patient got neither fluid nor nutrition for close to 48 hours. " This is why I thought...