Can I take any of the EC Nursing tests before officially enrolling?

EricJRN, MSN, RN · Jun 23, 2006

I think you can take NC 1 and NC 2, unless it's changed recently. At www.excelsior.edu , you should be able to find a phone number to call and ask.

IU95 · Jun 23, 2006

I did call but they told me to enroll when I get my LPN license and didn't want to give much more information.

PedsRN&momto5girls · Jun 23, 2006

Yes, you can take NC1 and NC2 before enrolling. I won't finish the 50% of a traditional nursing program until December 2006 and so of course can't enroll with EC until then. However, I am scheduled to take NC1 on Monday (June 26th). Good luck!!

anticoagulationurse · Jun 23, 2006

oops -geesh

anticoagulationurse · Jun 23, 2006

yes, you can take any pre-requisites as well as nc 1 & 2 as mentioned above before enrolling ($925, i think). you still have to apply to the college though ($65 i think) . i did this so i would have longer between my "0fficial enrollment" date and then next due annual student fee ($850?). so, say i apply in june 2006, and get accepted. i know i will have to take micro and a & p i and ii, lifespan psych, and english before i graduate. these are the "pre" requisites. they are not actually pre-reqs (in the sense one would think, "take this before you can take this...") for the program or any of the nc classes, but are required sometime before graduation. therefore, one way to do this is to go ahead and study for and schedule the exams for these classes before enrolling. that's 5 pre-req classes and nc1 & nc2 i could take prior to paying excelsior the big money. say i get this all done by dec 2006. then i pay the enrollment fee in january 2007, start nc 3-7 and have a year before the next annual fee is due. i just saved $850!

anticoagulationurse · Jun 23, 2006

what the?

anticoagulationurse · Jun 23, 2006

anticoagulationurse · Jun 23, 2006

I wonder why EC didn't suggest this?

PedsRN&momto5girls · Jun 23, 2006

ec told me i can't even apply until i'm finished with 50% of a traditional nursing program. they said they can't even look at me until then. except of course going ahead and taking the nc1, nc2 courses. of course, i'm going to go ahead and do lifespan and literacy before then too. i have all other requirements finished!

yes, you can take any pre-requisites as well as nc 1 & 2 as mentioned above before enrolling ($925, i think). you still have to apply to the college though ($65 i think) . i did this so i would have longer between my "0fficial enrollment" date and then next due annual student fee ($850?). so, say i apply in june 2006, and get accepted. i know i will have to take micro and a & p i and ii, lifespan psych, and english before i graduate. these are the "pre" requisites. they are not actually pre-reqs (in the sense one would think, "take this before you can take this...") for the program or any of the nc classes, but are required sometime before graduation. therefore, one way to do this is to go ahead and study for and schedule the exams for these classes before enrolling. that's 5 pre-req classes and nc1 & nc2 i could take prior to paying excelsior the big money. say i get this all done by dec 2006. then i pay the enrollment fee in january 2007, start nc 3-7 and have a year before the next annual fee is due. i just saved $850!

traumahawk99 · Jun 24, 2006

other than the nc courses, i'd take a good look at my local community college's online offerings. i found they're a better deal, and the credits transfer in just fine.

good ideas here. if you structure it properly , you should be able to finish with just one yearly enrollment fee.

anticoagulationurse · Jun 24, 2006

Say, Iwas wondering if I am missing out on some hidden fee I'm unaware of at EC. I keep hearing people talk about how expensive it is. I agree the enrollment, etc fees are pricey but per credit hour my community college is $76. So my 3 credit microbiology exam (which was $ 215 I think) is not all that bad a deal for not having to go to campus or do a lab. I have been a pretty keep to myself student until lately and I'm just wondering if there's something I'm missing. Like, I've read postings regarding chancellor's and RUE costing over $10,000. I realize this is with their study materials and stuff, but is there some per credit fee I will have to pay Excelsior that I'm unaware of? I can't imagine $10,000, I will have paid less than half that if I've got this figured right.