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  1. Changes in the future to the Excelsior college ADN program

    pedinurse05 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I read a letter posted on the EC website regarding changes to the program starting in October 2007. The changes will include an added NC course (8 concepts versus 7) and an added area prior to the...

  2. NOW I'm in shock.

    pedinurse05 replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

  3. NOW I'm in shock.

    pedinurse05 replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior is NLN

  4. Excelsior actually has been a blessing.

    pedinurse05 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Suzanne could not have said it any

  5. Excelsior actually has been a blessing.

    pedinurse05 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Trauma--I owe you no personal information. I realize you are a die hard EC fan. I have serious reservations about EC's extremely basic clinical for non-nursing backgrounds. The clinical was entirely...

  6. Excelsior actually has been a blessing.

    pedinurse05 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I enrolled before the the deadline set by the CA board of registered nursing way back in 2003. Anyone enrolled in the program by December 6, 2003 are able to obtain licensure in CA. I enrolled in...

  7. NOW I'm in shock.

    pedinurse05 replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That stinks! Unfortunately this is the pattern that repeats itself...and it boils down to the clinical. In order to maintain their reputation the college needs to revise their clinical. I get...

  8. College Network vs. Rue vs. Excelsior

    pedinurse05 replied to Lockcuff's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Nothing can replace clinicals. It gives you exposure and hands on learning. While Excelsior does test the basic elements that new grad RN's should know, they lack in providing clinical time in areas...

  9. Excelsior actually has been a blessing.

    pedinurse05 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I must agree with you on this one. EC has allowed me to move up while staying at home with my daughters and maintaining employment. I am making more than I ever have and greatly appreciate that. I...

  10. Excelsior ... Next Steps ... Advice Please ... ?

    pedinurse05 replied to jasmine7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Different strokes for different folks. If you feel the college network is the way to go for you, then you may be right. Many people have used publishing companies and have completed the program. I...

  11. Excelsior ... Next Steps ... Advice Please ... ?

    pedinurse05 replied to jasmine7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There really is no need to sign with a publishing company. Follow the free content guide. You can buy books and used material from half.com and ebay. The entire EC program is really not that difficult...

  12. CPNE question

    pedinurse05 replied to ECWendy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you have not practiced in the healthcare field since 1998 then I personally would suggest you take the traditional route. EC is really geared for individuals working in the healthcare field. As...

  13. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    pedinurse05 replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    curriculum

  14. I Need To Talk To Someone About Excelsior

    pedinurse05 replied to Guest26407's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Nothing replaces a clinical IMHO. The CPNE can really vary from examiner to examiner...A nurse may be made on the job BUT begins with practical application of theory in a supervised setting. The...

  15. I Need To Talk To Someone About Excelsior

    pedinurse05 replied to Guest26407's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I can't answer for the other poster about her feeling "short changed" with the CPNE...but I feel that any extra supervised clinical is a bonus. Nursing is about patient care. The more patient care the...

  16. How do you get all this info for the CPNE organized? How did you EC grads do it? Help

    pedinurse05 replied to rehab nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    To prepare for the CPNE I did the following. -Read through the study guide entirely twice. -After you have read the guide, pull out all the necessary critical elements and put them in a seperate...

  17. Any Excelsior Students in Orlando, Fla?

    pedinurse05 replied to ncourager's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Even when you get to the CPNE you really can do it without a study buddy. I used my family to practice with for the CPNE. It would be helpful to find a local study buddy...but not

  18. Getting hired as an RN EC grad

    pedinurse05 replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Not a problem for me here in southern CA. I graduated EC last year and moved here from FLorida. I had 10 years LPN experience. I was offered every hospital job I applied at (at least 7). I chose a...

  19. Question for those attending University of Wyoming

    pedinurse05 replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am pretty sure you can do them when it is best for you. You still must get the assignments and web interactions completed by the date your instructor says they are due. I asked this question today...

  20. I have decided Excelsior....

    pedinurse05 replied to timls3674's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The california board of nursing no longer recognizes EC graduates. If you did not enroll in the EC program bt December 03 then you can't become licensed in california. As far as jobs in Ca go, I...

  21. LPN's Role in the ICU?

    pedinurse05 replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hazel-- You are absolutely right...the very best teacher is experience. I am sure with your many years critical care experience that you are a capable as well as

  22. California and Excelsior

    pedinurse05 replied to MedictoRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This point is valid. The CPNE covers adult med-surg and pediatrics. Often times if there is not peds available they will sub an adult. I think Excelsior needs to reorganize their entire clinical...

  23. California and Excelsior

    pedinurse05 replied to MedictoRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Medic you are correct in your definition of the CPNE. The CPNE is a criteria based competency exam. There is absolutely no teaching involved. You come prepared to be evaluated against the actions...

  24. TO those who movedto FL

    pedinurse05 replied to Nursetob2005's topic in Florida Nursing

    i answered you on another post...but yes, the pay stinks for all nurses in florida. you are looking at pay for a new grad lpn around $12-$14/hr in a hospital if they will even hire you. the 2 big...

  25. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    pedinurse05 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    the pay is very low in orlando for nurses in general. i just moved from orlando this past year, after living there 5 years. the hospitals like ormc and florida hospital do not really hire lpn's for...