lpn-adn

Sarah Kat · Dec 22, 2003

Excelsior distance learning (through tests and college credit) ASN

I am going with excelsior after I get my LPN because there's a testing center 15 min away and I will only have to drive 3 1/2 hrs to get to the CPNE site. Deaconess requires you to go to their campus a few times.

pico · Dec 22, 2003

o.k thanks to sara, i've got the name of two online

bridge programs lpn-asn , does anyone know anything about

either , are they fully accredited has anyone acctually ,

tryed either of them ? any info would be appreciated

thanks

Sarah Kat · Dec 22, 2003

Yes, both are fully accredited. Take a look at the past discussions here. There's a lot about both schools.

Nurse1956 · Dec 23, 2003

Hi,

I like Excelsior...I am a LPN and this is a good route to go!! I have been very happy Excelsior.

pico · Dec 23, 2003

I just graduated in dec and I'm working at my local hospital on the open heart unit doc-u and I'd like to start the bridge asap

nurse1956 did you say your acctually doing the online bridge right now ? how is it compared to reg school and does financial aid or student loans apply to these type of schools?

thanks alot pico

KacyLynnRN · Jan 26, 2004

Anyone attending the Deaconess school's online LPN to ASN program? Please let me know how you like it, would you enroll there again, and specifically I would like any details you can give me about how exactly you fulfill the clinical requirements, and how often do you have to go to the campus? Thanks for any info.

Kacy

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BBFRN, BSN, PhD · Jan 26, 2004

One thing to consider regarding Excelsior vs Deaconess is cost. EC costs about $150 per COURSE, while Deaconess costs $415 per CREDIT HR. To Deaconess's credit though, you can at least get federal financial aid with them, and you can't at EC. I'm a current EC student- almost done with the ADN program, and looked into Deaconess for my ADN-BSN. There are a couple things you can portfolio out of at Deaconess, which is good, too. Plus, you can do your clinical components at your local hospital if you can find a qualified person to do it with you.

Another comparison to consider is that Deaconess requires at least a 2.5 GPA to enter their program, and EC requires a 2.0.

With Deaconess, you take most of your exams at home on your computer, and at EC you go to a Prometric testing site.

Both are NLN-AC accredited. I know EC is a good school, and I'm happy with the education and support I've received there. I also hear the same from Deaconess students, too. Make comparisons between the 2, and decide which one works best for you- you probably won't go wrong either way.

opalmRN · Jan 27, 2004

Originally posted by lgflamini
One thing to consider regarding Excelsior vs Deaconess is cost. EC costs about $150 per COURSE, while Deaconess costs $415 per CREDIT HR.

Good summary lgflamini, thanks for presenting both schools.

Just a few additional items to consider when factoring the price.

DCN is as lgflamini stated is $415/credit vs. $150/course with Excelsior; additionally part of Excelsior's requirement is a (hope I get this acronym right) CNPE which is $1300 (help me out here) and can be attempted a maximum of 3 times if necessary.

DCN does not have such an all or nothing test at the end but does require mandatory evaluations for each clinical rotation (5). This requires an actual 4 day stay at DCN but there is no charge for the eval however transportation and lodging, etc. are the student's responsibility. (This should be factored in when applying for FA)

Both schools have very long reputations and both produced excellent nurses.

It is truly a matter of personal choice!

Good luck,

C

BBFRN, BSN, PhD · Jan 27, 2004

Good point, Opalm! Also their being eligible for students to receive financial aid is a plus. It really helps with the costs, and it's probably still possible to get everything covered- especially if your employer is willing to help out with that. It's still a toss-up with me between the 2 for my BSN. I think EC will probably be the path of least resistance, if only because I'm already a student with them. DCN's BSN program looks more organized, though.