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Oct 15, 2009 12:37 PM

Got into Excelsior!

by TrickieTam Premium Member
Updated Oct 15, 2009 at 12:49 PM by TrickieTam

Great News,
I got my acceptance into Excelsior and now I am waiting to see if my classes will transfer. I have taken a bulk of the pre-reqs at my cc for the ASN program. I just need to complete my sciences. I am so happy I went thru with this decision to further my degree online. I have been stalking the EC threads for over a year and got the push when my co-worker broke the information down and told me how much she enjoyed it and of course the reviews here.

Thanks I will keep all updated!
Tammie

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from SuesquatchRN
Old Oct 15, 2009, 12:42 PM

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Welcome.

Excelsior will take them all if they're recent, more than likely. And not so recent for non-sciences.
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from nurse_mo1986
Old Oct 15, 2009, 12:59 PM

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Heya, congrats. It's nice to have yet another person goin thru this program with me
Someday soon, we'll be able to sign RN after our names
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from NC Girl RN
Old Oct 15, 2009, 03:39 PM

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Congrats! I found the program very flexible and I was able to do it while working! I graduated Feb 20th. I am now a RN. You will get their to. Just stay motivated and keep pushing ahead.
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Old Oct 15, 2009, 03:44 PM

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I just met with the TCN rep (I know, I know, no TCN bashing please) I actually was thinking about going through ISU but he explained the Excelsior program to me and how much faster I can be an RN. I am still a little scared of the CPNE though!
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Old Oct 15, 2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by readytoroll View Post
I just met with the TCN rep (I know, I know, no TCN bashing please) I actually was thinking about going through ISU but he explained the Excelsior program to me and how much faster I can be an RN. I am still a little scared of the CPNE though!
The CPNE is very doable. There are workshops out there that can help you prepare. I went to one and it helped.There are videos and The EPN Chat board on their website is priceless. You gotta take time and learn your critical elements and practice your labs. You can find all types of stuff online including TCN modules for Excelsior for about $30-50 each vs $495 each.
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Old Oct 15, 2009, 03:53 PM

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NC Girl, did you use any of the TCN modules, did you like them? I am really leaning toward the excelsior program now. I like the idea of becoming an RN in 12 to 18 months rather than waiting 3 years, which I can finish the BSN in either way.
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Old Oct 15, 2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by readytoroll View Post
NC Girl, did you use any of the TCN modules, did you like them? I am really leaning toward the excelsior program now. I like the idea of becoming an RN in 12 to 18 months rather than waiting 3 years, which I can finish the BSN in either way.
Their modules are just "ok". I used them as a resource. I bought the recommended text and bought EC practice test. I rushed through my test and completed them all in 6 months.(including 2 repeat test). I would not sign with TCN. Go to ebay and type in "College Network" and look at all the books that people are trying to sell for a fraction of the cost. You will not be sorry.
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Old Oct 15, 2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NC Girl RN View Post
Their modules are just "ok". I used them as a resource. I bought the recommended text and bought EC practice test. I rushed through my test and completed them all in 6 months.(including 2 repeat test). I would not sign with TCN. Go to ebay and type in "College Network" and look at all the books that people are trying to sell for a fraction of the cost. You will not be sorry.
Thanks so much for the advice. I really appreciate it. I think I am going to do Excelsior and look around and see what kind of study material I can find. I still don't regret meeting with the guy. It was nice to have someone go through my transcripts and say, "here are the classes you need." I only need microbiology for Excelsior and then I can start the Nursing modules. So if I don't "enroll" in the nursing program until after my first nursing course (I get to skip health differences) I should only have to pay the $895 enrollment fee (ouch) and avoid the annual fees! I think that makes sense. My head is swimming but I am super excited!
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Old Oct 15, 2009, 06:48 PM

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Thanks everyone, I'm pretty excited. Scared about the CPNE, but I'll make it. Now about that enrollment fee, I was reading somewhere on the site that the fee would be 395, the whole amount would be waived for some reason. Just as I was getting into reading it my pc crashed suddenly so I couldn't remember how to get back. I'm gonna ask about it. I was about to enroll but was prompted to call because I am an Alabama resident with both Alabama and Georgia nursing licenses. States Alabama must meet certain requirements. Now, I do plan to move to Georgia next year and I am currently working as an LPN in Georgia. I hope it works out, I want to be an RN but can't commit to an on-campus program right now.
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