emtpbill ASN, RN, EMT-P

EMT since 92, Paramedic since 97, RN and PHRN 2021

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    NCLEX Assistance

    emtpbill replied to Gayle Sanfacon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    265 questions????? Wow, I thought it was 165 or around about
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    Excelsior in PA

    emtpbill replied to BtheGazelle's topic in Excelsior College

    No mention whatsoever about Accreditation of any type. They need nurses so bad that you can get hired, as I did, before I even have my Graduation Nurse license. Everything that needs to be done on...
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    Excelsior in PA

    emtpbill replied to BtheGazelle's topic in Excelsior College

    As a recent graduate of Excelsior's RN program I think I am in a unique position to give a first person perspective. A little background on me: I became a Pennsylvania Paramedic back...
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    Most hilarious/creative/inventive names you've been called...

    emtpbill replied to Raven Sierra's topic in Emergency

    I think that is a rather unfair assessment of my behavior across the spectrum of allnurses. I guess it was one of those ‘ya had to be there’. As most of my posts have been under the...
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    Most hilarious/creative/inventive names you've been called...

    emtpbill replied to Raven Sierra's topic in Emergency

    Now that's a new one. As a new nurse who has been a medic for 24 years there have been a few nurses that when they walk in the room the rivers part and the sun shines directly on them and no one...
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    I saw the Bat signal

    emtpbill replied to emtpbill's topic in Excelsior College

    I believe the CPNE will finally die at the end of the year. As Lunah said, now have to do clinicals , which I’m not sure how it will be facilitated if students are located throughout the country....
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    I saw the Bat signal

    emtpbill posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hey All, Some of the older members here may remember me but for those who don't let me fill a little back story. Did Excelsior, took a few classes online, mostly the gen ED...
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    I saw the Bat signal

    emtpbill replied to emtpbill's topic in Excelsior College

    quick update........ Have just attained the 75% Excelsior now requires students to obtain before they will send your transcripts to the state BON. Just waiting for my conferral date...
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    I'm baaaaaccccckkkkkk

    emtpbill posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hi all, I kind of dropped off the earth a few months ago, 6 specifically, after my last CPNE try. I needed to disconnect from the whole process for a while and get back to a normal life for a...
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    Excelsior study buddies

    emtpbill replied to BeaTLPN's topic in Excelsior College

    I will throw my recommendations in here as I am coming to the end of the program. I am currently waiting to take my CPNE. I began my journey in August of 2015. I took classes through Excelsior for...
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    FCCA 274A

    emtpbill replied to dloiseau's topic in Excelsior College

    Unfortunately the wait is going to be ATLEAST 12 months with a high probability of 12-18 months. I wish it wasn't so but I speak from
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    I'm baaaaaccccckkkkkk

    emtpbill replied to emtpbill's topic in Excelsior College

    Well, fell off the horse (felt like I got kicked in the head by said horse) dusted myself off and I'm climbing back on. It's been a heck of a ride but it's not over yet. I just keep the aerosmith...
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    I'm baaaaaccccckkkkkk

    emtpbill replied to emtpbill's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi Josh, How you
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    CPNE Round 2, ding ding

    emtpbill posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hi all, Well, as before, I am gonna post my weekend. This time I will be broadcasting from the bright sunny state of NY, and from the city where our beloved Excelsior college hails from, Albany,...
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    CPNE Round 2, ding ding

    emtpbill replied to emtpbill's topic in Excelsior College

    Day two is in the history book. I know not everyone has made it through to the last day tomorrow. Will find out in the morning. I can see the finish
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    CPNE Round 2, ding ding

    emtpbill replied to emtpbill's topic in Excelsior College

    NSLs are in the record book. All is going good, just have to knock the pcs's out
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    CPNE Round 2, ding ding

    emtpbill replied to emtpbill's topic in Excelsior College

    You and baby are well?????? I'm sitting in the lobby at AMC waiting for the
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    CPNE Round 2, ding ding

    emtpbill replied to emtpbill's topic in Excelsior College

    Well I have arrived at Albany Medica Center. I am a little early but wanted to get a feel for the layout. I feel 100 times more prepared in that I know what to expect since the debacle in...
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    CPNE Round 2, ding ding

    emtpbill replied to emtpbill's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks Lisa, I would wish you luck but I know your gonna do
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    Excelsior

    emtpbill replied to Devon77's topic in Excelsior College

    Im believing that the credit by exam option is for the person who may work full time, have a family to provide for, or cannot succeed in a formal classroom setting and is able to learn at their own...
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    Got my reschedule date

    emtpbill posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hi all, For those who have graciously followed my tribulations through my first CPNE try and want to see what the next step is........ I just received my reschedule date for the CPNE. I will...
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    Got my reschedule date

    emtpbill replied to emtpbill's topic in Excelsior College

    Yep, I am leaving for Albany NY this Thursday. Want to have a day to settle and do any last minute reviewing I want to do. That way I am not rushing to get checked in and rush over to the hospital...
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    Failing Nclex 75 questions

    emtpbill replied to thiafrancois's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well?????
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    Excelsior

    emtpbill replied to Devon77's topic in Excelsior College

    Another student, who is CPNE eligible, was told that the wait time is now up to 12-15 months and was asked to stop calling in for a sooner
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    FCCA

    emtpbill replied to whatdidigetmyselfin2's topic in Excelsior College

    From some one who took both last year, take them together. You'll regret it if you