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I am currently debating on enrolling in either Excelsior college or Distance Learning of Indiana to complete my RN online. I would love to hear opionions on one program verses another. I have been researching both and jsut want to make the best decision. All advice is appreciated.

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I used Dlsi for my theory exams. I needed the structure and lecture components. This company only prepares you to take the Excelsior exams. You can go straight through EC without Dlsi. I found this out after signing up with Dlsi. I'm grateful for using them now but it's not necessary to complete Excelsiors program.

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Thanks for the info. Did you complete Excelsior? Would you recommend gong straight to Excelsior? I was thinking of trying and then enroll in DLSI if I need help. Excelsior has a 66% pass rate and DLSI state thery have a 95%.

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I haven't finished just yet. I'm waiting on my CPNE date currently. I've completed every other requirement thus far.

It's best to apply to Excelsior for a review of your transcripts to see what pre req's you need and/or have already completed. Dlsi had me down to do a couple that EC did not. Meaning I was good to go with some of my pre req's from my pn prog per EC, but Dlsi said I wasn't. Also, if you haven't already checked with your State Board of nursing concerning EC go ahead and do so. Some states don't accept EC for RN.

I would agree with you regarding going ahead with EC and then using DLsi if you needed too. Dlsi is great for live and video recorded lectures you can fast forward and rewind. They give you a study guide, but I always read EC's required reading from the book off there downloaded study guides. You will pass your theory exams using Dlsi. They give you weekly reading assignments and it's very structured. They do not do the last portion FCCA (1&2) and no Cpne prep. EC 66% pass rate is prob for cpne. It's the hardest thing about the program.

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Thank you for the info. I am in SC so I will check into that. I'm actually waiting to get in PA school but it's wry difficult and I thought I may do this while waiting. Good luck. If you hade any material you way to sell let me know. If I start EC I will def be interested in study material.

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