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| Welcome to New to the Program. Talk to people just like yourself who have recently begun to further their education.
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| When I signed up for TCN, they had sent me a very informative email. There was a link to resources. I just went through my email, and clicked that link and it just takes me to the sign up page on TCN. Does anyone know the new address to the resource link? |
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| Try http://www.college-net.com/support/. Please contact Academic Support with any additional questions. |
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I thank those of you that would like to give the new comers hope for he future. I want to hear who is succeeding out there and what will help others. Thanks again for the boost I really new to hear this. I know that many people have made sacrifices to achiever theirs goals. I have 4 children and a full time job that I have to include in my mix. So I have to make this a success.
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| Paris,
This is a great program. I am nearly through with my BSN thanks to TCN. Their guides are very good. I have only made less than an "A" on 1 test (Natural Science). My technique at first was know the guides inside & out but I finally realized that was taking too long. Skim over all of the guide then take the practice test in the back. If you score like 80% or better on your 1st time, then to me it was time to schedule that Clep/Dantes or Excelsior. If you don't get 80% the 1st time go back & look up the stuff you missed. & then look on line for only a day or two & see if you can find more practice questions. Just don't make the studying too time consuming or you'll work yourself up for nothing. Try one test this way & see if it works for you, then you will know for your next tests.
You'll be fine.
Dee |
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Location: Northern CA | That's great and inspirational to the rest of us beginners. How long have you been in the program? Which school will you get your BSN from? I recently started the college network LVN-BSN through ISU. The best of luck to you! |
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| Thanks Dee, I will try one course like this only because I have so many to do. I hope to at least finish trhree courses during the summer months. Congrads to you keep up the great work. Paris in SC. |
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| I think I started about 2 years ago. I have been doing my prereq & my classes one at a time & I try not to think too much about the time involved. I try to stay focused on the end. I will be through Aug 26. (But who's counting, right?)
My degree will be from Regis University in Denver, CO. I realize these self-study courses aren't for everyone, but it has been the best way for me. I think you can learn a lot when you are the only one who is going out there securing your clinical sites and you can log on to your "class" when it is convenient & not need to sit in class while someone asks a time-consuming question that you already know the answer. I have thoroughly enjoyed both TCN & on-line classes through Regis. When I go back for my MSN, I will probably attend actual classes because I worry about the Thesis & stuff like that but otherwise, for me, this was definetly a smart decision. I wish you the best of luck & would encourage anyone just starting out to stay with it. It will be a great accomplishment when you are done. For me, there won't even be a pay raise as I am going from ADN to BSN but it is still something of which I am proud & it is a needed step in my eventual goal of teaching nursing school.
Just stay focused on the end result.
God Bless,
Dee Dee |
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| Hi all,
I am new to this , too. I am working on my last pre-req (technical writing) and I just got some bad news that I am not sure how to deal with!
I had planned to enroll in Excelsior College, but I am moving to Illiois and have just found out after buying this program, that illinois does not accept excelsior trained RNs......is ther a distance eductation program they DO accept? |
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Location: winnfield, louisiana | hey my name is julia from winnfield, louisiana and i just started today. i am so nervous and excited. any advice? anyone else from louisiana? |
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Location: SF North Bay | Just take baby steps... I am just starting also...
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Location: Southeast Texas | Good Luck! I'm new today too, and just started! I am in Southeast Texas! What course are you starting with and are you going through TCN?
If I can help give me a buzz!
Michelle Grey |
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Location: winnfield, louisiana | i just started sociology and it is driving me nuts. just when i think its starting to makes sense, it DOESN'T! aaaahhhhhhh!!!!!! |
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Location: SF North Bay | I started with sociology.. I am so procrastinating now.. just noticing that if you are NOT interested in the subject, then all you read are words and nothing sinks in.. |
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Location: San Francisco, CA | try reading it first, and then sorting it by each perspective. thats what i found beneficial from the CSM.
hope that helps!
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| Hello,
I just wanted to say I have met a couple of people at the Hospital I am working at that have passed through EC and that's why I just recently signed up, so there is hope, we just have keep up with our school work. |
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Location: Michigan | Hi There,
At the hosp where I had my sinus surgery there were a few RN's that were working OR that have gone the TCN/EC route.
I also worked with a few LPN's about 5 years ago that were going through RUE and they passed boards on their first attempt. There will always be negative when trying something that does not fit the norm. I am looking at it this way, I am going to think about myself, not worry about the what if's and give it 100% and do the very best I can. If this was not a legit program then I doubt this would still be around and I doubt there would be nurse's who are working in hospitals here in the Grand Rapids area that have done their RN this way.
Don't worry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dee |
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Location: Alexandria, VA | You make a good point... thanks for the voice of logic! :-) |
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| I have passed all of my exams so far using only TCN guides
Edited by leo2 6/1/2007 5:58 PM
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| Good for you. Can I call on you for advice regading testing? |
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Location: Alexandria, VA | Really great to hear a success story. Cograts! |
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| I see your in Alexandria VA, Iam Fredericksburg VA, are you taking the LPN-RN program? If so we should get together to study. Iam reviewing for NC1 which I will be taking very soon |
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Location: Alexandria, VA | ebowie - 6/3/2007 2:05 PM
I see your in Alexandria VA, Iam Fredericksburg VA, are you taking the LPN-RN program? If so we should get together to study. Iam reviewing for NC1 which I will be taking very soon
Hi. Yes I am taking the LPN-RN program as well. I am currently on my first module (Sociology). I have a total of 13 modules to complete. How many modules have you completed so far? |
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| I havn't taking any of the exams but I have completed LSD and NC1 which I am reviewing right noe to take the exams. I only have the nursing courses to complete and LSD. |
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Location: Alexandria, VA | Lucky you! I have soooo many to complete! :-) |
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