where..what the heck..?! (EC changes)

[Vida]

Ok, so yesterday I read a post somewhere on here about EC doing away with the lpn NC overlook and the addition of clinical hours... I wanted to read it again and follow up ...anyone know where this is? Know if this has actually changed?

Sorry Im a little confused..

Vida

[EricJRN, MSN, RN]

I'm confused too. In general though, look for EC-related posts in this forum, the LPN/LVN Corner, and the LPN to RN Forum.

[Mudwoman]

I am looking at Excelsior's web site. It clearly states that there are 7 nursing theory exams. The NC 2 exam can be waived if you hold a current and valid LPN or LVN nurse license and you graduated in the last 5 years from a LPN/LVN program.

[txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN]

they are changing the rules come 10-1-07 there will be a extra concept i think and some sort of assessment check of...go look at the website...you must enroll by 10-1-2007 not to be effected by these changes..but for the lvn's and concepts 2 ..it is completely waived with no time limit on when you graduated.. here is the note directly from the ec website...they used to have a 5 yr time limit but they done away with that about a year or so ago...

the nursing concepts 2 exam can be waived if you hold a current and valid us licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse license. if however, you have taken the nursing concepts 2 or commonalities in nursing care area b examination and have failed it, credit for this examination will not be awarded.

[caliotter3]

Remember that if you can not find info, or are confused about anything on their website, you can always call the school and talk to a rep. They are usually very good at answering questions and very polite and encouraging.

The biggest change on Oct 1 that most people will not welcome is the addition of another clinical evaluation besides the dreaded weekend CPNE. Part of this includes supervision of team members and, as I recall, a demonstration of a health assessment of a patient. I, for one, do not have the money to add yet another trip and clinical assessment. I will be lucky if I can manage what they already have in front of me. These changes are major and costly. That is the reason why I take every chance to warn people asking about EC on this board to enroll by Oct 1, if they want to do EC.

[coolvibesRN]

they are changing the rules come 10-1-07 there will be a extra concept i think and some sort of assessment check of...go look at the website...you must enroll by 10-1-2007 not to be effected by these changes..but for the lvn's and concepts 2 ..it is completely waived with no time limit on when you graduated.. here is the note directly from the ec website...they used to have a 5 yr time limit but they done away with that about a year or so ago...

the nursing concepts 2 exam can be waived if you hold a current and valid us licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse license. if however, you have taken the nursing concepts 2 or commonalities in nursing care area b examination and have failed it, credit for this examination will not be awarded.

they only waive nsg con 2 if you went to an nln accredited college for lpn/lvn and got a b or higher within 5 yrs. if itsn't accredited, then you have to do it,regardless.doesn't make sense at all.:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire

[txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN]

this is the way it used to be but as of 8/06 this has changed. now all lvn/pn's are exempt.

they only waive nsg con 2 if you went to an nln accredited college for lpn/lvn and got a b or higher within 5 yrs. if itsn't accredited, then you have to do it,regardless.doesn't make sense at all.:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire