Is the Excelsior program...

Moved to the distant learning forum

thanks Lunah RN..! Thats a huge relief!

I am send ing you a pm, another question I wanted help on regarding completing excelsior requirements

thanks

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Not only is it approved, it's an NLN Center of Excellence.

Excelsior seemed to be a way out of --oh you aren't a real nurse your just an LPN --mentality. I passed all the acamdemic portions without a problem most of this information we already knew. . .but communication with them is difficult they do not answer emails or telephone calls promptly. CPNE Application and finalization of the process is a very time consuming process AND OF COURSE YOU STILL HAVE TO PAY YOUR TUITION WHILE YOU ARE WAITING AND WAITING FOR YOUR TEST DATE CONFIRMATION. I have been a lpn since 1985 working in a hospital I worked on med surg and I also have 14 years experience in case management and I just failed again for the third time. I have spent over $4,000.00 just in cpne fees not counting the cost of lodging, meals, transportation and the humilation that comes with failing. I found that no one at the cpne test sites tried to calm your nerves or make you feel comfortable---I felt they just wanted the money again and again....... justalpn

I'm so sorry you didn't make it. I took the CPNE twice, myself.

justalpnwmg, sorry you had such a bad experience. I work at a test site and see the CA there comforting those who have failed a PCS. :heartbeat She tries very hard to be comforting and as uplifting as possible. I wish all the CA's were like her. So sorry you did not make it. Best wishes.:redpinkhe

I'm also very sorry to hear this was your experience. For current students at the college: It must be new with EC but I was able to waive my annual student service fee (tuition) for this year since I am only waiting on my CPNE. At first, they didn't want to waive it, since I still had a couple credits to get after I had applied for my CPNE, but they changed their mind and sent me a letter saying I didn't have to pay. Thank goodness.

Sara

Excelsior seemed to be a way out of --oh you aren't a real nurse your just an LPN --mentality. I passed all the acamdemic portions without a problem most of this information we already knew. . .but communication with them is difficult they do not answer emails or telephone calls promptly. CPNE Application and finalization of the process is a very time consuming process AND OF COURSE YOU STILL HAVE TO PAY YOUR TUITION WHILE YOU ARE WAITING AND WAITING FOR YOUR TEST DATE CONFIRMATION. I have been a lpn since 1985 working in a hospital I worked on med surg and I also have 14 years experience in case management and I just failed again for the third time. I have spent over $4,000.00 just in cpne fees not counting the cost of lodging, meals, transportation and the humilation that comes with failing. I found that no one at the cpne test sites tried to calm your nerves or make you feel comfortable---I felt they just wanted the money again and again....... justalpn