lpn to rn online programs

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Hi all! I'm currently an LPN student and I have been researching online LPN to RN programs. there seems to be a lot out there, some look better than others. just curious if anyone has recommendations?

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

I was not aware that there were a 'lot' of online LPN-to-RN programs. However, many publishers slickly advertise themselves as online programs when they are really not. Companies such as the College Network and Distance Learning Systems come to mind as publishing companies that mislead customers into thinking they are nursing programs.

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Well I suppose the term 'a lot' can be subjective. I was only expecting to find one, maybe. Seems there are about 3, possibly 4 that appear somewhat legitimate.

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Unless these programs are through a community college I would careful. There were few legit online LPN to RN programs last time I checked. When I went from LPN to RN I had a lot of clinical hours to complete this I think is why the LPN to RN programs are primarily offered in traditional settings.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

What programs did you find?

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

I don't see LVN-RN bridge listed on the Kaplan website but ISU & Excelsior both have their own threads. If you are interested go read up on both of those programs.

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I was just looking for a fresh opinion, that's all.

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Sometimes these are really difficult because you often have to arrange your own clinical sites.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

With Excelsior there is the CPNE at the end. You have to go to a clinical site & it's 2/3 days of clinical testing at the end. I highly recommend going to the ISU & Excelsior threads & talking to past & current students if you are interested.

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

Excelsior College offers a distance-based LPN-to-ASN degree completion program that results in RN licensure if you pass NCLEX. The program is not accepted for licensure by all state boards of nursing due to the lack of clinical practicum hours. In addition, several other states have additional requirements that Excelsior graduates must fulfill. In essence, you will be fine attending Excelsior as long as you never plan to get licensed in California or a few other states.

Indiana State University offers an online LPN-to-BSN degree completion program, although I have not met anyone who has been able to successfully complete it due to the onerous task of arranging one's own clinical practicum rotations. Furthermore, the program is not accepted by all state boards of nursing for licensure.

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ISU also got kicked out of California by our BSN.

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