LPN to RN Excelsior College

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I am trying to decide whether Excelsior College is the path I should take. I am hoping someone can help me! :smilecoffeecup:

Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.

I graduated from EC a few years ago (LPN-RN). When you are ready for the CPNE, EC will send you a huge study guide to prepare for it. It is very thorough. I highly recommend the CPNE video too, and if you're especially nervous about it all, you might want to look into doing the CPNE practice seminar. I hear Chancellors is a great one. I believe it's in Indiana, for those in that area.

There were some EC student groups on Yahoo. I don't know if any of them are around any more, but it's worth looking into. The best thing you can do is group up with other EC students, and "study" together.

Good luck- I was very happy with the program.

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I read in their brochure, that they will be Title IV financial aid

qualifying as of 2007-2008--meaning you can get financial aid for

attending there...but the code they listed is not valid, and also they don't show up on the code list at FAFSA website.

Does anyone know the deal on that?

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Specializes in float pool, ED.

hi, I just heard Excelsior would be Title IV next year too, I cannot explain this for you, but I do know if you call them, they are very helpful. j

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Specializes in float pool, ED.

What are you waiting for? Find out what the pay scale is for new graqd Rn's....

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I have learned that it is due to a change in the law, that private schools that serve more than 50% of students off-site can now accept federal financial aid...it was put into effect to twart diploma mills in the 80's.

This is exciting news for folks that have financial speedbumps that prevent them from going back to school.

I still don't know thier school code, but will post it once I do.

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

they will be having title iv funding but those enrolled in the asn and aas programs are not eligible for it. the reason that ec gave is because the nursing program is test based not semester based. why it is not listed in the i don't know, but i do know for 100% that they are offering it. now i cant remember if they told if they were starting in fall 07 or spring 08.

i read in their brochure, that they will be title iv financial aid

qualifying as of 2007-2008--meaning you can get financial aid for

attending there...but the code they listed is not valid, and also they don't show up on the code list at fafsa website.

does anyone know the deal on that?

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Any Excelsior grads out there....I'd love to talk to someone who have graduated....I know many who are doing it, but none that have graduated.

I graduated a year and half ago. I have no regrets! A great program if you are self disciplined.

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So am I can some keep me posted. I live in Ga and cant sit for boards in Ga can any one tell what states I can sit for boards if I do Excellsior. I would appreciate it thanks

I'm from GA and I took the TN state boards.

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