I need advice! New LPN with all pre reqs. Wanting to become RN

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Okay! So if anyone could help me that would be great!

My story: I got accepted into an RN program and failed out my first semester. I had a lot of family problems going on and it just wasn't my time. I applied to an LPN program 6 months later, and passed my NCLEX. I am currently an LPN, since October 2018. I am trying to find a bridge program to go into. I have all my pre reqs, except micro and lab (which I'm taking this summer.)

Im trying to decide if i want to do excelsior. Can anyone give me advice? I am very good with skills, so the end main exam does not scare me. I just am confused on what to do. I can't reapply to my RN program because i didn't pass my first two nursing classes. I want to be an RN so bad. Can someone help? Or tell me if this happened to you and what you did! I feel misguided but some people telling me i can't become and RN now.

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Where do you live? Because while not technically a bridge program, WGU's prelicensure nursing program allows you to continue to work and earn your BSN.

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I moved your post to the Excelsior forum to encourage responses.

Are you working as a nurse? That is a requirement to apply/enroll, along with the TEAS. Most students take 2 to 3 years to complete Excelsior's program, and the wait time for the CPNE at the end is more than 12 months. Excelsior is really best for those with no other alternatives - and I say this as an Excelsior grad.

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I live in North Florida

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I am currently working as a nurse, yes! And i have taken the teas test. I had to take it to get into LPN school

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And i have to wait for a year before taking the cpne?

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I am currently working as a nurse, yes! And i have taken the teas test. I had to take it to get into LPN school

It has to be within a year, I believe. Also, using the quote feature will make it more obvious which poster you are addressing. :)

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
And i have to wait for a year before taking the cpne?

Most students are waiting 12 to 14 months due to a large amount of students and fewer test sites. It is a major dissatisfier among students and the school is trying to decrease the wait, but it's going to be an issue for a while. This information is on the website: Application Process - Excelsior College - excelsior.edu

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