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I have an appointment with College Network Rep. this week. I was wondering if anybody has graduated from the program. I am an LPN trying to get my RN. If anybody has any information I would greatly appreciate it.

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Thank you so much.... didn't think to check...:lol2: still trying to find my way in this wonderful site... wow this site is very informative..

Chaxanmom I read in one of your posts, not sure which one, that the TEAS you took was "super easy" how did you prepare? There's the online version and the manual version, which one prepared you the most or was similar to the real thing. I think I'm going to be your classmate if I go this route:lol2:

I just spoke to the College Network, a sales person is scheduled to meet with me on Friday, I'm excited and looking forward to starting soon.

lauraflowers, if i were you i would NOT meet with The College Network. They don't actually have degrees except with Indiana State University. If you choose to go with Excelsior you can find The College Network, TCN, books online through Ebay for MUCH MUCH MUCH cheaper. It will save you alot of money. Research more on both schools before signing with TCN because once you sign, you CANNOT back out. I made that choice and many other people did as well and alot of us regret signing with TCN because we realized we could get the books other places. TCN is mostly a publishing company.

Good luck though with whatever you choose.

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I disagree. Meet with them because they give you a great little summary paper of what you need. Just make a pact with yourself NOT to sign anything at the first meeting. See what your plan of study is then come home and see what's available as far as resources (modules on ebay, textbooks, library books, etc) and determine what your needs are. THEN go back to TCN if you decide that their modules are worth the money and will meet your needs. Just know that they are hardcore salesmen and that is a good enough reason as any to not sign anything at the first meeting.

Oh and lauraflowers...I just picked up a nursing school entrance exam prep book at the library but really most of it was common knowledge type stuff.

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I disagree. Meet with them because they give you a great little summary paper of what you need. Just make a pact with yourself NOT to sign anything at the first meeting. See what your plan of study is then come home and see what's available as far as resources (modules on ebay, textbooks, library books, etc) and determine what your needs are. THEN go back to TCN if you decide that their modules are worth the money and will meet your needs. Just know that they are hardcore salesmen and that is a good enough reason as any to not sign anything at the first meeting.

Oh and lauraflowers...I just picked up a nursing school entrance exam prep book at the library but really most of it was common knowledge type stuff.

chaxanmom...your right she should atleast meet with them but not sign with them that day. i think thats what i meant.

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Specializes in Day program consultant DD/MR.

I would meet with TCN cause I got a packet that told me what test to take where and the address to the different test sites(clep, dantes and exclesior). As well as cost for the tests.

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

i say don't meet with tcn....i say run ...overpriced and definitely unnecessary. but that is just me

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i say don't meet with tcn....i say run ...overpriced and definitely unnecessary. but that is just me

she mentioned isu...not unnecessary for that program. ;)

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Specializes in Day program consultant DD/MR.

From what I understood 4 TCN Modules are necessary for phase 2 of the program ( there are not any text books for these tests). You take the test with ISU on the internet from your home. ISU partnered with TCN for them to publish the study material for these tests there are no textbooks for these test. TCN is not really needed to do the general studies or the co-recs but they are needed for the phase 2 tests. I met with them did not sign up with them at all (even for the phase 2 material). I purchased a intro to study guide off ebay for $25 as well as a intro to sociology textbook for .70 cents from amazon and are using these books to study for my 1st clep. I'm with the other that are using other resources to get through the general classes then only will use TCN for what is necessary.

TCN is affiliated and partnered with ISU but not with Excelsior so for Excelsior student TCN is not necessary for any of thier classes they can uprchase all books from other sources and also from the Excelsior bookstore.

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Ditto Tracy except that I believe you do need a proctor for the ISU tests. I think those work the same way as the TEAS and you find a proctor and submit them for approval. I just used the library. Most libraries or community colleges will proctor tests for you.

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Specializes in Day program consultant DD/MR.

The TCN sales person said that it could actually be anyone as long as they sign the paper stating that they protored the test. I ask cause I wanted to know if there were going to be a bunch of hiden fees including have to pay a proctor and he said no as long as they were 18 years of age. But then again he could be wrong.

What phase are you in? Have you started 2 yet?

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Is anyone using the college network study guides for the nursing concepts portion? I started nrsg 1. I didn't do my homework in regards to locating the study guides elsewhere, and already signed the contract. So,I'm going to make the best of a informative decision. I plan to schedule my first exam the end of december. I have devised a plan to get my clinical experience thru each concept, with the assistance of several medical professionals in my community. I also will be traveling to ny monthly to meet with a nsg professor to assist me with my clinical experience(I have been an lpn for 13 yrs. and need a refresher in doing things the rt. way) I will be getting the clinical video atleast 4months prior to the exam and work thru the procedures with the instructor. I hope this will help. I plan on completing my app. w/EC by Jan 31,2008. Any advice anyone can give will be greatly appreciated.

Dawn

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The TCN sales person said that it could actually be anyone as long as they sign the paper stating that they proctored the test. I ask cause I wanted to know if there were going to be a bunch of hidden fees including have to pay a proctor and he said no as long as they were 18 years of age. But then again he could be wrong.

What phase are you in? Have you started 2 yet?

I wouldn't necessarily count on that advise but I could be wrongtoo. I'm just going by what I found out for the TEAS since I'm using the same guy for my phase 2 tests and he's already been approved. I wouldn't worry about hidden fees though. Even if you do need to use a more "official" proctor, libraries are generally free for that kind of thing.

I just officially started phase 2 today when I got my acceptance letter. I was working on the phase 2 modules awhile back but stopped when I had that confusion with my public speaking test and wasn't sure what was happening next. Just picked them back up the other day. I guess January is when we start the LPN to BSN transition course and possibly health assessment too. I'll find out the details on that in a day or two.

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Specializes in Day program consultant DD/MR.

Conratulations.... You will do terrific with the classes. Keep me posted if you can. I still have all generals but hoping to knock them out within the yr. and Start Jan 2009 at least with phase II.

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