LVN instead in distance learning - would love some advice!

Hey everyone,

I am a CA LVN who recently relocated to Beaufort, SC. My husband is a Drill Instructor in the US Marines and we will be stationed here for 3 years. I recently (as of August) got my LVN licensure and am looking to head into an RN program. In addition to my LVN license, I also have a Bachelor's in Athletic Training from Purdue. However, there really aren't many programs out here - a LPN-RN program that is 2 semesters long that "if" I get in, I won't be able to start until Jan 2011 and a 3 yr BSN program that I just can't consider since my husbands is practically never home and I have 3 kids.

So, I got some of my background info out there! I have some friends that have tried Excelsior and love it but I have some concerns and would love some advice from those who have been there, done that, or are considering as well.

1) Transferability. While SC accepts Excelsior, we may relocate back to CA in 3 years (that or NC) and I am worried about my license not transferring.
2) Life after EC - I really want to get my NP, will that be possible? I have the military MyCAA to help pay for EC but I don't want to go through all the program and then have it be worth nothing.
3) The CPNEs - I have always been a good student and do fairly well in school but I am just wondering about what everyone thinks of them.

Thank you in advance!!
Kristin