How long does it take to finish the LPN to RN excelsior nursing program?

[Tae425]

Hi,

I am currently an LPN in TN. I am looking to enroll in the excelsior nursing program this August. I have heard of people completing the program in 6 months and I would like to do so, seeing that I am moving to Orlando and there are so many RN opportunities. Has anyone finished the excelsior nursing program in 6 months? I am sure I have all my pre-req seeing that I have a Bachelors Degree already. If you did finish in 6 months, how often did you study, what material did you use, and how often did you test? Thanks:)

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

Moved to our Excelsior College Online Nursing Degrees forum

[Peterjoy93]

Your question has been asked many, many times. Have you tried the search function?

[reebokHCFR, MSN, EMT-P, APRN, NP]

what is your bachelor's in? you will probably have difficulty doing it that quick because of the new fcca course requirement and wait time for the cpne. I finished the nursing classes in 7 weeks and waited 6 months for a cpne date.

[Tae425]

If you dont mind me asking how did you study for the 7 nursing classes and how often did you test? I dont mind waiting for the CPNE, i just really want to get those nursing classes over so that I can focus on cpne. Also I have a degree in Public Health Administration

[reebokHCFR, MSN, EMT-P, APRN, NP]

I used studygroup101 and the excelsior practice exams. I am sure you are familiar, but it doesn't seem like that degree would have some of the requirements of the as in nursing. also, keep in mind the a&p and micro have to be within the last 5 years.

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[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

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[TD=align: center]4[/TD]

[TD=align: left]ESSENTIALS OF NURSING CARE: REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH[/TD]

[TD=align: center]491[/TD]

[TD=align: center]12/06/2011[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

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[TD=align: left]ESSENTIALS OF NURSING CARE: CHRONICITY[/TD]

[TD=align: center]490[/TD]

[TD=align: center]11/29/2011[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

[TD=align: center]A[/TD]

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[TD=align: left]ESSENTIALS OF NURSING CARE: HEALTH DIFFERENCES[/TD]

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[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

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[TD=align: left]MICROBIOLOGY[/TD]

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[TD=align: center]11/16/2011[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

[TD=align: center]A[/TD]

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[TD=align: center]8[/TD]

[TD=align: left]ESSENTIALS OF NURSING CARE: HEALTH SAFETY[/TD]

[TD=align: center]488[/TD]

[TD=align: center]11/04/2011[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

[TD=align: center]A[/TD]

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[TD=align: center]9[/TD]

[TD=align: left]TRANSITION TO THE REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE ROLE[/TD]

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[TD=align: center]10/31/2011[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

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[NurseReese, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN]

Hey! How did you start at Excelsior without completing Micro first?

I used studygroup101 and the excelsior practice exams. I am sure you are familiar, but it doesn't seem like that degree would have some of the requirements of the as in nursing. also, keep in mind the a&p and micro have to be within the last 5 years.

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[TD=align: left]HEALTH DIFFERENCES ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN 3[/TD]

[TD=align: center]494[/TD]

[TD=align: center]01/03/2012[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

[TD=align: center]B[/TD]

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[TD=align: center]2[/TD]

[TD=align: left]HEALTH DIFFERENCES ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN 2[/TD]

[TD=align: center]493[/TD]

[TD=align: center]12/27/2011[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

[TD=align: center]B[/TD]

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[TD=align: center]3[/TD]

[TD=align: left]HEALTH DIFFERENCES ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN 1[/TD]

[TD=align: center]492[/TD]

[TD=align: center]12/17/2011[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

[TD=align: center]A[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD=align: center]4[/TD]

[TD=align: left]ESSENTIALS OF NURSING CARE: REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH[/TD]

[TD=align: center]491[/TD]

[TD=align: center]12/06/2011[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

[TD=align: center]A[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR=bgcolor: #FFFFFF]

[TD=align: center]5[/TD]

[TD=align: left]ESSENTIALS OF NURSING CARE: CHRONICITY[/TD]

[TD=align: center]490[/TD]

[TD=align: center]11/29/2011[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

[TD=align: center]A[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD=align: center]6[/TD]

[TD=align: left]ESSENTIALS OF NURSING CARE: HEALTH DIFFERENCES[/TD]

[TD=align: center]489[/TD]

[TD=align: center]11/23/2011[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

[TD=align: center]A[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR=bgcolor: #FFFFFF]

[TD=align: center]7[/TD]

[TD=align: left]MICROBIOLOGY[/TD]

[TD=align: center]558[/TD]

[TD=align: center]11/16/2011[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

[TD=align: center]A[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR]

[TD=align: center]8[/TD]

[TD=align: left]ESSENTIALS OF NURSING CARE: HEALTH SAFETY[/TD]

[TD=align: center]488[/TD]

[TD=align: center]11/04/2011[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

[TD=align: center]A[/TD]

[/TR]

[TR=bgcolor: #FFFFFF]

[TD=align: center]9[/TD]

[TD=align: left]TRANSITION TO THE REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE ROLE[/TD]

[TD=align: center]495[/TD]

[TD=align: center]10/31/2011[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3.0[/TD]

[TD=align: center]A[/TD]

[/TR]

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[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

Before October 1, 2012 one could advance without completing A&P and micro first. There were many changes as of Oct 1

[reebokHCFR, MSN, EMT-P, APRN, NP]

yeah plus you could take the first two nursing classes without enrolling. so I did those first, then enrolled.

[Mrs.FlowersTheNurse]

Soooo... One could technically be done with the actual grunt work of this program in less than 6m buuutt... the kicker and sticker is waiting for the CPNE? that correct?

[reebokHCFR, MSN, EMT-P, APRN, NP]

you aren't so much waiting as you are worrying there's not enough time to study for it, no matter when your date is.

[kmd7154]

you aren't so much waiting as you are worrying there's not enough time to study for it, no matter when your date is.

Hey reebok! I'm in a similar situation I have my bachelors in sports med already so only have like 6 classes before FCCA and CPNE. That is very encouraging how timely you completed your exams!! You didn't purchase textbooks at all?? Thanks!