Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

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Hey,

I have read where students were able to do thier NC exams, like one a month. . .how is that possible?

Do you read everything that is required in the study guides?

Maybe it's the little dancing man that makes me seem cocky?

I always thought he was kind of cute.

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Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.
Maybe it's the little dancing man that makes me seem cocky?

I always thought he was kind of cute.

Nope, it definitely isn't the little dancing man. Maybe it's the accusation of jealousy toward someone who has finished the program in regard to how fast you *planned* to finish, when in fact you had only taken 1 exam at the time.

Sorry if you missed the point...I give up.

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Feeling good about ones accomplishments is part of being human. The anonymity of these boards can sometimes give people the opportunity to say and act in words differently than they might in person. Sometimes that's good and sometimes it's bad.

I speak for myself when I say this, you are on a mission. That's great, I am too. Do your best, be proud of your accomplishments and encourage others along the way. BUT be ever conscience of how you post the above statements as most of us come here for support or answers to questions..

I have found a wealth of information from current and former students here and would hate to see them withdraw from the board as I am guessing you would too.

I wish you the best in your education and hope that you continue to post questions or solutions here often.

BTW to me, the dancing man looks like he has to go to the bathroom

:eek: This strikes me as odd because people who know me personally think of me as Ms. Low Self-Worth...I think my enthusiasm has defintely been misconstrued as cockiness. Hehe, that's even funny!

Maybe this isn't the place to air dirty laundry but a year ago, after suffering with depression most of my life, I finally had a mental breakdown and ran off and met these idiots I met on the internet, who, let's just say, pretended to be upstanding people who wanted to reach out to help me then the husband...took advantage of me. I was so bad off I couldn't handle going to school and I dropped out and lost a whole semester, which I keep kicking myself for. But I got on antidepressants (Lexapro) and I feel like they saved my life. I NEVER want to feel the way I used to feel. I would rather die. I look back on all the years wasted (suffered from depression since a young child) and feel disgusted. This medication, it has turned me kind of monotone but that is a good thing as far as I'm concerned. Before I was prone to moodiness and emotional outbursts, now I'm more level headed. I have actually found myself concentrating much better, my artwork has improved immensely. My mother thinks I'm weak and just can't handle problems the way other people have to, but I think if she had taken antidepressants she would be much better off today.

Anyhow, it's easy for me to start rambling.

However, seeing as this nursing thing is about the only accomplishment I have made in my life it feels a little good to let loose in an anonymous forum and gloat a little. Truth be known I'm one of the most selfless, down to earth people you'll ever meet.

I also think it's odd that people don't think I'm taking this seriously when I eat, sleep and breathe these courses.

Lordy man, how much more sincere can I get???

I'm partying over here, I just passed A&P this past Tuesday with a B. A couple of weeks before that I passed NC 1 with a B. This doesn't mean I think I should sit on a throne and be praised, or that I'm rubbing it in people's face...I'm scheduled to take Microbiology the end of December. As long as I can make a C I think that will be satisfactory. I ain't in no contest. I just want to finish and get certified to work as an RN. Heck of a lot more opportunities and I'm ready to make some money. When the bug has bitten you there's no going back. I'm like a wildwoman. Hear me roar.:chuckle :stone

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Maybe this isn't the place to air dirty laundry but a year ago, after suffering with depression most of my life, I finally had a mental breakdown I got on antidepressants (Lexapro) and I feel like they saved my life. I NEVER want to feel the way I used to feel. I would rather die. I look back on all the years wasted (suffered from depression since a young child) and feel disgusted.
YOU GO GIRL !!! I know exactly how you feel. I suffered from depression since age 12 and 7 years ago at age 42 Zoloft saved my life. I don't ever want to live that way again either. If I was told Zoloft would kill me in 10 years I would say "hey then I've got 10 more great years, bring it on!" I have truely come out of my shell in the last few years. I've been in therapy also for the past 7 years. I think I am alittle cocky and self-confident and I like it. I have great friends who I'll think I'm great fun. We've gone on several trips together and had a blast! This summer look out Disney were comin !

P.S. not long ago I mentioned that I used to be a very depressed, lonely person with a horrible self-esteem and they couldn't believe it. I give credit for my recovery to God who has definately shown me the way when I asked.

God Bless

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Specializes in Child/Adolescent Mental Health.

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YOU GO GIRL !!! I know exactly how you feel. I suffered from depression since age 12 and 7 years ago at age 42 Zoloft saved my life. I don't ever want to live that way again either. If I was told Zoloft would kill me in 10 years I would say "hey then I've got 10 more great years, bring it on!" I have truely come out of my shell in the last few years. I've been in therapy also for the past 7 years. I think I am alittle cocky and self-confident and I like it. I have great friends who I'll think I'm great fun. We've gone on several trips together and had a blast! This summer look out Disney were comin !

P.S. not long ago I mentioned that I used to be a very depressed, lonely person with a horrible self-esteem and they couldn't believe it. I give credit for my recovery to God who has definately shown me the way when I asked.

God Bless

We must be kindred spirits!

Something else being pulled up out of the blue funk I was in has shown me....I don't have to put up with a mean old man who uses me as a broodmare and a meal ticket. Me and the kids can split and armed with my RN license I will have more opportunuities when we head out on our own.

Anyway, don't want to be accused of "running people off."

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I just around to reading these posts. I have a long long way to go until I finish, I would like to be someone who can do this quickly, but I need to take my time and learn all I can. You all may be able to pick it up and file it and use it much quicker than I. But, I find I need a little time to let the infor fermet in my brain.

As for climbing out of depression, great for those who have. Similarly I have recently learned how to climb out of PMS which had a major hold on me all my life practically. A change in meds made a hugh difference. That is why I am even studying. I thought it useless to learn somehting, but be unfit to practice it because of fogginess, moodiness, headaches, pain, ect.

One thing I have been learning about coming out of PMS's clutches is this: There are a good many things I have wanted to say over the past years, and I have to be careful what and when I say them or even if I do. It is so much easier to make enemies now that I am perseved as a threat. Any time anyone takes a step up there will automatically people who want to push you back down.

Be proud of your accomplishments, be wise about those around you. Seems to me like this place has the coolest people. People are so very supportive, and I am so glad to have found this site.

Right now I am studying American Lit. It's boring, and eye opening at the same time. Can't wait to get to English Comp. My son is going to be taking it at the U, and since it's such a big lecture hall, and no one really knows whos supposed to be there, I will be sitting right next to him. We plan on critqueing each others work.

I also plan on sitting outside of a few classes, book in hand, just overhearing the lectures as I can. Good thing we live within walking distance to the U. I did check in on taking classes for non credit, but they charge as much as if you got credit. So that would be $750 for no credit. Outrageuos the price of education.

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I've been reading most of your posts. I already attend Jacksonville University online; and, I'm satisfied with the program. However, the RN to MSN program with the emphasis on Informatics at Excelsior College is calling me. I don't know what to do. Is anyone out there currently in the RN to MSN program? What do you think?:rotfl: I've already taken two or three BSN level nursing classes. I don't know if I can deal with the testing out of class issue. Hope someone can give me some guidance on this specific program. Thanks!

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I've been reading most of your posts. I already attend Jacksonville University online; and, I'm satisfied with the program. However, the RN to MSN program with the emphasis on Informatics at Excelsior College is calling me. I don't know what to do. Is anyone out there currently in the RN to MSN program? What do you think?:rotfl: I've already taken two or three BSN level nursing classes. I don't know if I can deal with the testing out of class issue. Hope someone can give me some guidance on this specific program. Thanks!

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What? Spazzy is at a loss for words??? Isn't that the first sign of the apocalypse???

:lol2: :p

Ha! Knowing Spazzy as I do (Hi-ya Spazzy! ) I seriously doubt she was at a loss for words - more likely she is just too much of a lady to say what she was thinkin' --- Sorry, couldn't resist :chair:

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Specializes in Mental Health, MI/CD, Neurology.

Wow, that's the first time someone has referred to me as a "lady". :smokin:

(Heyya back, B!)

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Spazzy, You are a lady and an awesome one at that. You have been nothing but helpful and supportive of me in one way or another over the past couple of yrs. You ROCK in my book and always will. I have has some pretty rotten happenings lately but won't bore everyone with the details if anyone is interested just pm me I am more than ready to talk about it.

Anyway I think you all are a great bunch. I am 36 I don't think that exactly makes me an old dog. But for me it is definately best slow and steady I want to come out of this thing an AWESOME RN not just an RN. Thank you all for the support some of you have given me. Even with the events of late(personal not on the board) I intend to keep plugging away. After all I will either be exactly where I am eventually or I will be an RN one or the other Why not be the RN. Again thanks, a lot of you inspire me.

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