I feel sooooo disappointed!!!!

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I just spoke to my mother who is an RN. She is telling me that I should not consider doing an online proram for my RN. She feels that you need a school based setting for obtaining the first RN degree. I have a bachelors in another field and am currently in an LPN program. I will finish the LPN program in August 2008 and planned to start Excelsior right way. Out of the 31 general education credits, I have all except for the A&P and Microbiology. My plan was to go through Excelsior for the Associates and then take start their MSN program for people with a bachelors degree already. My mother said her friend who has been an LPN for over 30 years failed the CPNE three times and it's extremely hard. I planned to attend CPNE workshops. This is my dream. I feel that I have wasted enough time already and this would be the fastest and most feasible way to get things done. She says that we young people want to rush through school. Hubby and I plan to move out of NY and I really didn't want to be tied down to a traditional school again after August 2008. I don't know what to do. I am the only child for my mother so what she says really influences me but I REALLY want to do Excelsior.

This board is so supportive. Any suggestions?

Specializes in Med/Surg Nurse, Homecare, Visiting Nurse.

Akanini, how are you? Glad to have a couple weeks off from school I bet. Whatever the resources you use, try doing a practice exam, it's very worth it, you could determine which areas to focus on in your studies. Have you decided to take it while on your break? If you do and pass, you'll get all the charge and desire you need to finish up LPN. Let me know what you decide I'll give you info.

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

very very good...congrats to you ....you are a inspiration....:bowingpur

as a matter of fact, it actually helped me get accepted into a bsn-phd program (just found out today). :redpinkhe
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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
As a matter of fact, it actually helped me get accepted into a BSN-PhD program (just found out today).

AWESOME!! :) Congrats!!!

(And I'm LMAO @ the "more cowbell." LOL!!!!)

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Specializes in Operating Room.

I have my RN(through a "traditional" program) but just got accepted into an online BSN program(South University). There are people that have told me that I'm "buying" my BSN and it won't be as valid. By and large, these people are the older generation who are not comfortable with the Internet and are not open to new ways of doing things.:typing As long as your program is accredited and recognized by your state, you're fine. I think you do have to have self direction and discipline but as long as you know your strengths and weaknesses, you'll be OK.

I know how you feel though, OP.

I am very close to my mom and still try to please her at my age, but she's not a nurse, so I don't ask for validation for my career choices from her.

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Specializes in ER.

Congrats on your decision and good luck on your quest. Here is some info that might encourage you.

1 My LVN/LPN program required more clinical hours in 12months than the entire 2 yr ADN program at the same school.

2 The second year of ADN clinicals at that school are without an Instructor.

3 to quote my very wise charge nurse in her 60's "Nursing school teaches you that you can learn, the real education starts on the job" BTW she is supportive of my excellsior education. Can't stereo type her!

4 I would recommend traditional college for A&P it will help with lpn school.

5 My employer is paying for my RN degree thru EC. Having a degree from EC will not hold you back if you have RN:nurse: behind your name that is what they want.

Thanks for lettng me share

Traci:twocents:

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Thank you for the comments, I really appreciate it. Congrats on your recent acceptance. Go gettem :yeah:

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It's me the OP. Guess what?? I finally graduate from PN this Friday. I can't wait.

I got my 6 credits for the A&P exam for Excelsior today and will be taking Health Safety tomorrow. I used Chancellors for A&P and my PN books for Health Safety ONLY.

I will start working on Micro (OH GOSH!!) while I study for the PN boards in October. I really want to get the GEs out fast as well as the Nursing Exams.

Thanks to everyone on this board because you guys have truly been my motivation.

BETTERME29...Nuff love and thanks for EVERYTHING!!! I have to get through this fast because we have a long drive from NY to Indiana. LOL

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

You ROCK!!!!!!! Great job!! :)

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You smart, akanini.

:)

You'll rock the boards, and then the Excelsior program.

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Specializes in Med/Surg Nurse, Homecare, Visiting Nurse.

Thanks so much, Akanini. I'm glad we connected, you have been a big help to me. Barely finished LPN school and already knocking two exams out...I'm impressed. Stay motivated....and again we can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

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Specializes in Progressive care.

Congrats on ur graduation, and goodluck with studies, and Nclex.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

You're an adult and it's your choice to make an informed decision. Don't hide it from your Mom. She'll just have to accept the decision that you've made. I have a good friend who went through Excelsior and it was an excellent program. She said you are expected to perform as a new graduate nurse, not one that has had alot of clinical experience. You will do great.

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