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Nursing
Changes to programs, qualifications, fees etc. related to the Excelsior College Nursing program.
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iStudySmart.com Courses
- Drug & Alcohol Abuse name change
July 1, 2008 the course 'Drug & Alcohol Abuse' will be updated and change its name to 'Substance Abuse.'...(May/2008)
- SmartClub Membership Increase
As much as we would like to stay where we are, the price of SmartClub will increase as of March 10. If you need multiple courses, getting a SmartClub subscription is still the most economical way for you to work. We'll be glad to do the math with you if you're not sure. Click here for more information...(March/2008)
- Demo Course
Try before you buy. We've developed this demonstration to help our customers not only understand how our courses work, but to show you how confident we are that our materials will help you reach your educational goals. Click here for more information... (January/2005)
Exams
- DSST Exam Fee Change
DSST has raised their test fees from $70 to $80. (December/2008)
- CLEP Exam Fee Change
July 1, 2008, CLEP will raise their test fees from $65 to $70. (May/2008)
- Drug & Alcohol Abuse name change
July 1, 2008 the course 'Drug & Alcohol Abuse' will be updated and change its name to 'Substance Abuse.'...(May/2008)
- College Writing Exam
Excelsior College will discontinue the College Writing course as of December 31, 2007.
- New Requirement for BS Business Students
For students enrolled after 9/1/2007
All students enrolled in a BS Business degree program on or after 9/1/2007 must complete the Business Policy core requirement by taking Excelsior College�s online course BUS 495:Business Strategy. If enrolled prior to 9/1/2007, students will have until 8/31/2008 to complete the requirement by an approved method other than Excelsior�s online BUS 495: Business Strategy. After 9/1/2008, all students-regardless of enrollment date-will be required to complete this requirement by taking BUS 495
- Excelsior has changed Nursing Concepts 2 Examination requirements
The Nursing Concepts 2 exam can be waived if you hold a current and valid US Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license. If however, you have taken the Nursing Concepts 2 or Commonalities in Nursing Care Area B examination and have failed it, credit for this examination will not be awarded. Your Academic Advisor will verify your LPN/LVN license and add the credit for the Nursing Concepts 2 examination to your status report. (September/2006)
- Nazi Germany Exam Retired
The exam for Nazi Germany has been retired. If you would like to purchase the course for personal study, we still have some workbooks and textbooks that we are selling at a discount. Find out more here... (July/2006)
- Principles of Accounting Change in 2007
Principles of Accounting will no longer be available after June 30, 2007. It will be replaced by Financial Accounting. (June/2006)
- Excelsior Fee Change
Excelsior College test fees that we publish study materials for will increase to $165-$445 effective July 1, 2005. Other fees for Excelsior College will be increasing. See the new fees here... (June/2005)
- DSST Practice Tests
DSST is pleased to bring you practice exams for a variety of our college credit examinations. These practice exams and additional resources are intended to help you feel more confident in taking your DSST examination. Find out more here... (August/2004)
- CLEP exams are computerized.
When you take your CLEP exam on the computer, you will receive your CLEP score the very same day with the exception of English Composition with Essay.
Nursing
Partners and Affiliations
- iStudySmart.com announces a new partnership with the American Association of Men in Nursing
The partnership between these entities will help men in nursing have a flexible option for pursuing their education and that will also benefit their profession�s organization... more... (July/2008)
- New Partnerships
We are proud to announce more new partnerships. Click here to find all of our partners...
- Colorado Police Protective Association (2008)
- South Dakota Nurses Association (2008)
- Peace Officers Association of Georgia (2008)
- American Association of Men in Nursing (2007)
- Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses (2007)
- Delaware Nurses Association
- Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses
- Donna Yurdin Consulting, LLC
- The Florida Peace Officers' Association, Inc.
- iStudySmart.com announces a new partnership with the Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA)
iStudySmart.com announces a new partnership with the Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA). The partnership between these entities will help nurses in Louisiana have a flexible option for pursuing their education and will also benefit their profession's state organization. Read more... (August/2007)
- Virginia Nurses Association partners with iStudySmart.com.
The professional organization for nurses in the state of Virginia has chosen to partner with iStudySmart.com in offering an education option to members. www.virginianurses.com(September/2007)
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Nurse Associations expand options to members
The state nursing associations of New Mexico (NMNA) , Louisiana (LSNA), Florida (FNA), and Rhode Island (RISNA) have created an opportunity for nurses in these states to work toward degrees and help their state associations in the process. (August/2007)
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Preferred education partner of the NFLPN.
If you are an LPN, you need to join this professional organization. For more information, go to www.nflpn.org...(May/2007)
- iStudySmart.com has partnered with of EMSAT, Emergency Management Services Association of Texas.
http://www.texasemsat.org/. EMSAT promotes EMS as a healthcare profession by participating in regulatory processes and by educating political leaders and legislators about the value of EMS. (May/2007)
- iStudySmart.com has partnered with the Texas Municipal Police Association.(TMPA)
The TMPA is a Texas law
enforcement officer support organization. www.tmpa.org. (May/2007)
- Welcome RTTEMPs/RNTEMPS!
Welcome our new partner, RTTEMPs/RNTEMPS. From LPN/RN jobs to allied health jobs to jobs for certified nursing assistants, they've been serving up a full spectrum of rewarding opportunities since 1987. Click here to find out more...(January/2007)
- Educational Advisory Services
iStudySmart.com has partnered with Educational Advisory Services to help people earn credit and reach their educational goals. (November/2004)
- HCA Corporate
Employees at HCA-affiliated facilities have a cost-effective solution for achieving their educational goals. Through HCA's partnership with iStudySmart.com, you can take college courses online at a fraction of normal college tuition. (November/2004)
- All Partners
See a complete list of companies, hospitals and schools that have teamed up with iStudySmart.com here...
New Products and Services
- iStudySmart.com is dedicated to finding innovative ways to help adult learners complete college credit. Three different product options for courses are available: Traditional, Advanced and Premier. Click here to find out more. (February/2011)
- SmartClub just got better.
You now get 14 online courses with the one-year SmartClub and an unlimited number of online courses with the two-year SmartClub! Click here to find out more. (February/2009)
- Help for the CPNE.
We recommend Clinical Prep Exam for help preparing for the CPNE. Click here to find out more. (February/2007)
- New Demo Course
Try before you buy. We've developed this demonstration to help our customers not only understand how our courses work, but to show you how confident we are that our materials will help you reach your educational goals. Click here for more information... (January/2005)
- DSST Practice Tests
DSST is pleased to bring you practice exams for a variety of our college credit examinations. These practice exams and additional resources are intended to help you feel more confident in taking your DSST examination. Find out more here... (August/2004)
- SmartRewards
If you heard about iStudySmart.com from a friend, let us know! When you buy your first course, we�ll automatically give them a $10 credit toward their next purchase as a way of saying "thanks" for the referral. Every time you buy a course after that, we�ll add another $5 credit to your friend�s account. Read more about Smart Rewards here... (September/2002)
- SmartClub
Our courses start at $225 for three college credits. For even greater savings, try SmartClub. You can choose between our 1-year membership (14 online courses for only $740), or our 2-year membership (all our online courses for only $990). That's 36-56 plus credits you can earn toward your degree. Read more about SmartClub here... (August/2001)
- Buy Textbooks from iStudySmart.com On-Line Bookstore
Each iStudySmart.com course requires a textbook. And guess what? We just happen to have all textbooks needed for our courses in our new On-Line Bookstore at GREAT prices. Read more about buying textbooks here... (May/2001)
Articles and Stories
- iStudySmart.com announces a new partnership with the American Association of Men in Nursing
The partnership between these entities will help men in nursing have a flexible option for pursuing their education and that will also benefit their profession�s organization... more... (July/2008)
- Four out of five dentists recommend...
In the world of college testing for credit there are three primary testing organizations, College Board (CLEP), DSST and Excelsior College. Well, two out of three recognize iStudySmart.com for their test preparation materials. more... (June/2008)
- iStudySmart.com announces a new partnership with the Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA)
iStudySmart.com announces a new partnership with the Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA). The partnership between these entities will help nurses in Louisiana have a flexible option for pursuing their education and will also benefit their profession's state organization. Read more... (August/2007)
- Giving Distance Learning the Third Degree - by John F. Ebersole, President of Excelsior College
This is an excerpt from an article in USA Today in which the president of one of the oldest online programs gives an excellent list of questions you should ask when researching online degree programs... Read more... (July/2007)
- Healthcare Shortage Requires Creative Thinking
A critical shortage of healthcare workers forces creative thinking by those who staff and those who educate the healthcare workforce. iStudySmart.com and RTTemps/RNTemps announce a partnership effective February 1, 2007 Read more... (February /2007)
- Why do more than 70 million adults want to head back to school?
A recent study of adult Americans regarding continuing education found this: Nine out of 10 (89%) said the benefits of higher education are equal to or greater than the time, money, and energy invested. That is impressive considering the rising costs of education. Read more... (August /2006)
- iStudySmart.com: Celebrating 20 Years in Business!
iStudySmart.com/Moore Educational Publishers is celebrating 20 years of business in August. We are the oldest company in existence selling study materials for CLEP, DSST, and ECE exams. Read more... (August /2006)
- Excelsior College Honored
The Excelsior College School of Nursing was designated a 2005-2008 National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence in Nursing Education in the category of Creating Environments that Enhance Student Learning and Professional Development during the NLN Education Summit 2005, held in Baltimore, MD from Sept. 29 � Oct. 1. Read more...
- Earn College Credit for What You Know
Education Writer and Counselor: Thomas Nixon
While many students have heard of GRE exams, CLEP exams and the rest, the best choice may not be quite as recognizable. The DSSTs, or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests, were originally designed as a way for members of the military to earn college credit for either information they already possessed or information which they could learn through self-study. Read the rest here...(April/2005)
- Cutting College Costs�Stretching Tuition Reimbursement Dollars
Schedules are jammed, money is always an issue, and you struggle to move ahead while balancing work and life. Is it possible to cut costs, save time and still pursue an education? The answer is �yes� if you utilize an option known as �credit by examination� or, more commonly called, �testing out.� Read the rest here...(Winter/2004)
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Office News
- New Look to the site
You may have noticed new buttons in place of text links in the left menu. Soon, these buttons will contain drop-down menus. We are very excited about updating the site to make everything more user-friendly. Be watching for more changes. If there are any problems or you have difficulty finding information, feel free to call or email us. 1-800-737-2222 or email support@istudysmart.com. (August/2005)
"We've attended this conference for several years, and I really enjoy meeting the Testing Administrators from colleges across the United States." said Ms. Clements. "Testing Centers play a major role in helping students get information about credit by examination. It's amazing how many students are unaware of their options for accelerating their degree completion."
At the 2003 conference, in Phoenix, AZ, Ms. Clements and Colleen McKendry from Capstar were part of a seminar panel on DSST exams and other credit by examination options. With the growth of distance learning programs, the demographic of students has changed dramatically. Working adults stand to benefit the most when confronted with alternative, flexible choices for earning credit toward a degree.
This year's NCTA conference was held in Portland, OR. (August/2005)
Forums
- People add to the forums daily. Check it out! Find/give answers, find study partners or join in some good, old fashioned encouragement. Click here to visit the forums...
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