Excelsior College LPN to RN program questions

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i am an lpn with 13 years experience in hospital setting however; i have not practiced in 7 years as i have gone into clinical research. i want to get my rn and have been reviewing excelsior college as a means to get this done. what i would like to know about the program is:

once completing the rn aa, can one pass the boards? meaning did one feel as if they were prepared?

after speaking with an on line rep. from the college, one can either take an actual online class or just buy a book, study, and take a test.

what are the online classes like? are they like an online class you would take at a community college with actual instructors assigning homework and posting on a discussion board?

i really would hate to enroll and find out that i number 1, need to go back and study more theory than what i remember clinically. moreover, not pass the pa state boards.

thanks

Hi,

would you mind PM me? Im new to this sight and just started studying for my first nursing exam. I have some questions about the best way to study and pass these exams. I would LOVE some good guidence.

Thank you in advance

Jen

Hello Everyone ~ Is there anyone in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia) metropoliton area doing the LPN-to-RN program with Excelcior College? I need a study buddy or study group. Please contact me at [email protected]. Thanks:-)

Specializes in Medsurg, LTC.

Hi LunahRN, do you know if there are other alternatives to paying for EC lpn-rn program? I am having a difficult time continuing the program due to inavailabilty of $$$$. Does college network or rue education assist in paying the fees? If they do, I don't mind going through them. Am trying to finish this program by December , please help, thanks.

Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

I would caution you about involving any third-party companies like College Network or Rue -- they will just add money to the bottom line. You're better off paying as you go, as you can. EC has a payment plan -- have you looked at that? Your other option is a personal bank loan -- some students have done that as well.

Specializes in Medsurg, LTC.

Thanks LunahRN for your response. The problem am having is finding someone to cosign when it comes to bank loans. Also, I appreciate the tip on the payment plan thing. I would definitely look into it. Also, do you by any chance know about any other colleges that offer Lpn to RN besides EC and ISU? I found out about Pratt college in kansas but I would have to wait till December to start.

Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Sorry, I don't really know of any others. How far along in EC's program are you?

Specializes in Medsurg, LTC.

Just took health and safety and failed it. but I don't feel too bad about it though, at least, I should be able to get it right next time.

Excelsior is a great way for experienced LPN/LVN's to get their RN. Bottom line you have to know what a new graduate RN knows. Whether you learn it through work and/or through studying, it matters not, you know it, you pass it.

Beware you must be a self motivated person or you'll be wasting your money. As for their RN-BSN, I personally wouldn't touch it.

Hello, I am wanting to get my RN. i am a military spouse and have been in school for-EVER! and im ready to get my RN. we are in cali and will be moving to TN, I am very self motivated and talked to someone at excelsior today adn it felt like a good school to go to. for those who have done the program what are the pros/cons.. are you glad you made that choice? how difficult was the CPNE clinical? I will be testing (nclex) very soon for LVN.. wish me luck! :)

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