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All of the good and bad...i want to hear it ALL...trying to make up my mind..my bestest friend just signed her life away with them.

Instead of paying more than $5000 on a contract with TCN, if you must have their study material, buy it on ebay where you can get each binder for $15 to $30 each.

I thought about that after reading a lot of the bad reviews on here, but I decided to meet with a rep anyway. when he came out to my house he showed me how all the guides are now offered online and that really appealed to me. i hardly use the printed modules, to be honest... i like the online version better because i think its easier for me to learn when i can interact and constantly test myself with material instead of just reading and trying to remember everything. plus i can take the practice exams as many time as I want -- my tcn advisor told me not to schedule the exam at pearson until i was passing the online tests with at least a 90% just to be sure.. got an A in Soc, A- on LifeSpan, and a B on Micro (hate that class btw). I'm pretty ADD :o, so I don't think the printed modules by themselves would do a lot of good -- and i'm on the computer a lot anyway bc i'm a facebook junkie!

if someone can study w/just the modules with absolutely no support (i talk to tcn advisors every couple of weeks) then more power to them, but u get what u pay for!

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With TCN you pay for far more than you get. JMHO.

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With TCN you pay for far more than you get. JMHO.

have you seen or taken advantage of the online courses...? I only ask that because i think they're worth more than the $15-$30 you can spend on e-bay -- it sounds like the majority of the complaints regarding tcn material is based solely on the PRINTED modules which were offered to me as more of a supplement to what's online...

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I think it's so tough trying to figure out where to go/ who to use. :/ For everyone else in the same boat - just a word of advice: I used http://www.nursingschools.net to get some advice, pretty informative and truthful site. Still a bit unsure of what exactly I'm going to do but talking with others on this forum also helps so much, so thanks y'all :)

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Why pay them $5000 or $7000? You can find the info online for free if you are inclined to make the effort.

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Has anyone taken one of the nursing exams through TCN? What are they like? And God forbid, if you fail the exam, do you have to pay another $250 to take it again?:confused:

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I wasn't aware that the publishing company administered the exams.

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Good morning! I'm a new user and I have noticed a comment that says outside entities i.e. TCN, Chancellor, etc are not needed to CLEP out of exams. My question is: How so is it possible? Or is just being registered with Excelsior beneficial? I have just applied with Excelsior and have Chancellor ringing my phone off the hook trying to get me to purchase their study material... I am extremely nervous with ALL of this as I have RECENTLY had a Horendous experience with another school that wasn't even online. ANY & ALL comments are welcomed. I REALLY am hoping to obtain my RN within the next year.. I just don't have the flexibilty in my schedule to go on campus with working Full-time and being a single parent of two small children. I have been an LPN since '03 & with the economy, that's not making it anymore. Once again. PLEASE HELPPP!!!!. Thanks again.

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Also, has anyone used Chancellor?? I am understanding that they are similiar to TCN...

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Here is Excelsior's Position on TCN:"Notice to All Students Taking Excelsior College Examinations

In response to numerous inquiries from students, Excelsior College wants to clarify that it is in no way associated with The College Network (TCN) its subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, or partners. Excelsior does not promote, endorse, or approve TCN's products or services. Excelsior College provides its students with all of the resources and support necessary to successfully complete its degree programs, especially the Associate degree in nursing. For assistance or further information, please contact an Excelsior College advisor at 888-647-2388."

You can read the full advisory here: About Test Preparation Services - excelsior.edu

You have access to the study guides for free from EC once enrolled. In addition, there are other much cheaper alternatives such as studyguide101.com to supplement the materials from EC that don't require a 3rd party non educational loan to finance.

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