Lpn Transitioning to RN via EC- Did the Lpn experience help

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Specializes in LTC/ TCC/Hospice/Clinic Supervisor/Med-Surg.

First off, I'm back . My Lpn journey has taken me on many great jobs! Now I have flexibility In my schedule where I'm ready to start the RN program! I'm in Wisconsin & looking for study buddies!!!! Or a study Buddy! Any suggestions on starting excelsior's RN program?? I guess the main question is Lpn's who transitioned through EC, did you feel your Lpn experience helped???? All please feel free to comment. Thanks in advance?

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Specializes in Home Health, PDN, LTC, subacute.

My nursing school prepared me well for the EC exams. I used a lot of my textbooks from LPN school too. If it wasn't for the CPNE, I would say Excelsior's program was very easy. I did take all the practice exams and used a wide range of study materials. I think you will do fine! Best of luck!

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Specializes in LTC/ TCC/Hospice/Clinic Supervisor/Med-Surg.

Thanks so much!!! Looking forward to this journey, I still have all my nursing notes and books too.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.
First off, I'm back . My Lpn journey has taken me on many great jobs! Now I have flexibility In my schedule where I'm ready to start the RN program! I'm in Wisconsin & looking for study buddies!!!! Or a study Buddy! Any suggestions on starting excelsior's RN program?? I guess the main question is Lpn's who transitioned through EC, did you feel your Lpn experience helped???? All please feel free to comment. Thanks in advance
It depends on your area of experience. Everyone with a clinical background has something that they can expound upon during the course of the program. The key is to remember that the exams are based on textbook theory. Ideally, clinical practice is based on textbook theory as well. But we all know how different real-world nursing tends to veer off course from what's in the books. The way to be successful is to focus on the written word in the study materials. Trust me, it will save you a load of grief come test time. This is why paramedics, respiratory therapists, and LPNs (all 3 different levels of expertise clinically) have equal chances at success for the same degree and license: textbook theory!:bookworm:

I was an LPN for many years before enrolling with EC and I can honestly say that my LPN experience helped me only on 3 occasions: Being familiar with chronic illnesses; Laboratory values and their meanings (med/surg LPN); and being accustomed to people looking over my shoulders as I worked (scrutinizing family members of patients). Number 3 is really what helped me to pass the CPNE. Having the evaluator there didn't bother me one bit, as I'm used to having an audience at work.

Good luck with the program!:yes:

Oh yeah, once you enroll, you will most likely find that study buddy that you need under the "communities" section for the Associates Degree nursing program on Excelsior's website.;)

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Specializes in LTC/ TCC/Hospice/Clinic Supervisor/Med-Surg.

Thanks for the great advice, I Truely appreciate it!!!

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