Im and LPN who wants to become an RN! Whats the deal with Excelsior???

[aviahhasmyheart]

I want to become an RN.......I have been an LPN for about 6 years and I love it but I just got to a point where im able to go back to school to further my education. I want to and have wanted for a long time to become an RNbut dont really have time for class since I work and have kids. What have youi heard about online schools, good or bad, please I wanna know! I heard it would only take about 2 years is this true? Any and all feedback is appreciated :)

[ctcpete]

I know this is an old post, but I will chime in.... I completed my LVN-RN transition through Excelsior in 2011. It took me 14 months, including the time to study and take the CPNE. I live in Texas, and traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for my CPNE. I passed the CPNE in one attempt with no fails/repeats. Meanwhile, I worked two jobs and have a wife and kids. I did most of my studying at my home health job at night when I had lots of down time. Without Excelsior, I would still be an LVN, as I still have to work two jobs and have never been in a position to go back to a traditional classroom program since LVN school years ago. However, success in Excelsior requires absolute self discipline and motivation. I know a lot of people who started and have never finished because they are not disciplined enough to do the work. There are no deadlines set for you, and nobody is going to call and check on you to make sure you are making progress. You are on your own. The CPNE is crazy stressful, and requires extensive preparation, but is do-able. I have been an RN now for almost two years, and my primary job is ICU/Telemetry and I still do Home Health on the side. I make a ton more money than I did as an LVN. I LOVE Excelsior. hope this helps anybody who is questioning Excelsior.

Congrats msa. I'm in the home stretch. Hope to start FCCA in July, then CPNE. Has taken me a little longer, I think I over study. Guess that's better then under studying. It has been a long journey and sometimes I miss the classroom experience but this ws the only way for me.