Excelsior RN- testing out/CLEP for gen eds

Nurses LPN/LVN

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Hi all, 

Im interested in attending Excelsior's RN program. I'd like to know if anyone knows if you can test out of all your gen eds with CLEP, DSST, etc. 

I was told by admissions that I can't get connected with an advisor until I enroll, and I would really like to get the info and test out of I that I can before enrolling. 

Does anyone know which tests and subjects correspond with/are accepted?

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Specializes in Ambulatory Care, Community Health, HIV.

I would be very careful about this "school." I have heard from many (and on this site... maybe do a search) that it is almost impossible to successfully earn your license this way. Be EXTREMELY cautious and do lots of research. 

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Thanks for the advice. I wouldn't have considered it when they required the CPNE exam and the long wait it entailed, but now they are to have 2 weekends of clinic in the curriculum instead. At this point in my life, it's the only logistically doable option I have, but I am still gathering info nonetheless.

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Specializes in Nursing Home.

I am with you on that logics. No CPNE and wait time  is the # 1 reason I'm apply to their ASN  RN program. I am currently studying to take the TEAS. I have most if not all the gen eds class. 

Have you taken the TEAS yet?

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That's great. I'm not taking my TEAS yet, just because I'd like to see what I can test out of first, then take the TEAS and enroll. Keep me posted, and I'll let you know if I find out anything worth sharing.

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Specializes in Nursing Home.

Thank you, like wise.

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Specializes in Transitional Nursing.

Both of my Dads Hospice Nurses obtained their RN this way.  I'm currently looking into it. 

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