LPN-ADN online or distance programs?

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hi all,

i'm sure this has been addressed before, but i cannot seem to find much on it. i have found more people looking to go straight into an online program. i would like to know about programs that are available for licensed practical nurses to go on to earn their r.n. (adn) degree and any suggestions, comments, or reviews you may have of it. i am currently considering excelsior college. the current school that i am in is honestly not worth the 24k/year tuition that i am paying. i feel extremely hindered by their disorganization and disregard for us as hardworking students. i am supposed to graduate pretty soon from the lpn portion of this program and i need to start backing up my options...basically, i have to make sure i have a plan b, c, and d! lol

i do not trust my college as they have shown, time and time again, that they have 0% loyalty towards us. i'm simply looking to fly under the radar, work hard, and become an r.n. i do not want to allow myself to be jaded by this experience..and i certainly do not want to hinder myself further with depression. i am attempting to be proactive and positive.

any lpn-rn or lpn-adn online or distance program suggestions are greatly welcome! :) tuition would not be an issue for me.i have worked very hard to save, and i am surviving on top ramen ;).if you could inc. the following:

1) name of lpn-rn program

2) review/comments

3) requirements

4) length of time it takes to complete

5) ballpark cost

6) admissions process

7) difficulty

i'll take any replies i can get!:redpinkhe thanks all. my college is a living nightmare. i have to take control of this situation and change it for the better if at all possible.

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Hi...

I received both an email and a phone call from the recruiter below. You might want to gove him a call or an email to get the info you are looking for. Sorry I didn't get the info as now isn't a good time for me to go back to school.

Matthew Wambolt

Assistant Director of Admissions

[email protected]

online.southuniversity.edu | 1-888-444-3404 ext. 28309

Best of luck for your back-up plans.

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Thank You babs! I appreciate your help. I am going to follow up on this ASAP :)

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I went to Pratt CC. Their online program consists of online coursework, but you would have to come to the area for clinicals. The theory of each semester is first, and then the clinicals are three 10 hour days, for 5 weeks or so, at the end of each semester.

I felt that their program was great as far as online programs go. I was impressed with the instructors--they are much better than my current RN-BSN program. It was very well organized, much more so than my LPN program.

The program is basically 11 months or so. A 2-3 week transition course, and two semesters. There are a few times when you need to go to the school during the year, in addition to the clinical component.

It would be MUCH cheaper than 24K a year, even if you rent a room for the 5 weeks each semester that you have clinicals. Probably less than half that amount, and you're done in a year.

Their website is

http://www.prattcc.edu/428-online-lpn-rn

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Indiana State University offers an LPN-to-BSN program that is accepted by the BON of every state. Exercise caution with Excelsior because many states are creating restrictions for people who have attained their nursing degrees from that distance program. Please ensure that your state BON accepts it for initial RN licensure.

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Thanks Bluegrass and Commuter.

Commuter, I emailed ISU and Excelsior, so I am waiting to hear back from them. I am currently in the NYC area, so I'm hoping to find a great online alternative. I was looking to complete my RN at my current college, but I feel the quality of education and politics has just gotten completely out of hand there. I'm praying I find a solution quickly. I'm just keeping my nose in the books and trying to make sure I graduate as an LPN this summer. I'm so stressed it's insane. Thank You

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Also, I am interested in Southern University, but I don't see an LPN-RN program anywhere. Thanks

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From what I've seen, I think South University starts at the RN-BSN level.

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Yes, I think the South does start at RN level. It would be great if they had an LPN-RN program :)

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The most widely known program is Excelsior College. Over the years thousands have obtained their RN licenses after graduating from this program. All info can be found on their website, http://www.excelsior.edu, and you can read plenty of posts about the program here.

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