Lpn To Rn Online In Michigan...

Carebear77 · Feb 29, 2008

I am also considering doing the online transition from LPN-Rn online. I am graduating this august with my LPN and plan on starting right away. I have been doing my research and came across excelsior college. They have it online. You might want to look into it. When all said and done I will only need like 6 classes.

I'm probably going to go through a publishing company associated with the college, I have already spoke with them and just trying to make the decision on whether or not to do it.

The website is http://www.istudysmart.com the guy who you will speak to is Gary minis. He was very helpful

Good luck.

ER JUNKIE · Feb 29, 2008

I am also considering doing the online transition from LPN-Rn online. I am graduating this august with my LPN and plan on starting right away. I have been doing my research and came across excelsior college. They have it online. You might want to look into it. When all said and done I will only need like 6 classes.
I'm probably going to go through a publishing company associated with the college, I have already spoke with them and just trying to make the decision on whether or not to do it.
The website is www.istudysmart.com the guy who you will speak to is Gary minis. He was very helpful
Good luck.

Hi Carebear77, Thanks for the info. I looked into Excelsior College and decided not to go with them b/c they are not recognized in a few states (CA and MD). If I knew for sure that I would never leave MI, I would probably go ahead and pursue my degree with them but w/ family in VA and CA, I just don't know if we will ever move to one of those states and I would hate to be limited as to where I can practice as a RN. A ton of people have gone through them and had good experiences though. Good luck in your transition!

swampblossom · Mar 1, 2008

I am almost done with the LPN program at Kirtland and asked an instructor about the online RN program. I was told that it is very hard and the failure rate was higher than if you took the regular program. My instructor did not recommend it. I also heard from a friend that knows someone who is doing the online program, that you go to a testing center about once a month to take your tests -- but I dont know how true this is.... And apparently this girl is having a hard time handling a months worth of testing content and she is failing. I really liked the idea of the online program but was intimidated out of it because the regular program is so hard as it is...

Carebear77 · Mar 1, 2008

I am almost done with the LPN program at Kirtland and asked an instructor about the online RN program. I was told that it is very hard and the failure rate was higher than if you took the regular program. My instructor did not recommend it. I also heard from a friend that knows someone who is doing the online program, that you go to a testing center about once a month to take your tests -- but I dont know how true this is.... And apparently this girl is having a hard time handling a months worth of testing content and she is failing. I really liked the idea of the online program but was intimidated out of it because the regular program is so hard as it is...

Thanks for the info, I really have been thinking about the online program, but I think I might pass on it and go to OCC. I'm planning on talking to OCC soon and get all the info I need.

Texs · Mar 1, 2008

Have you guys heard about the College Network? Is it legitimate? I think you can get the RN credential mostly, if not all, online

Thanks,

Texs

Carebear77 · Mar 1, 2008

Have you guys heard about the College Network? Is it legitimate? I think you can get the RN credential mostly, if not all, online
Thanks,
Texs

College Network is strictly a publishing company. They also go through Excelsior and Rue and another school I think.

Coastie_wife · Mar 2, 2008

The College Network is fully ligit. I am taking my prereqs through them. They are affiliated with Indiana State University in which the program is LPN-BSN. They also have affiliations with other schools in which you can obtain your ASN.

suzanne4, RN · Mar 2, 2008

The College Network essentially sells books, they do not do the actual training. That is why you are going to another school for the actual classwork, etc.

The Excelsior program is not accepted in about 8 states at present, not just the two that are mentioned above.

Since this thread is specific to Michigan, will move it to that forum so you can get more input with your questions.

Best of luck to you.

Texs · Mar 3, 2008

Thanks for the response re The College Network Coastie Wife and others; I think I may at least speak to someone about Indiana State University and what courses I will be required to take. I want to take the courses online but I wonder how one does the clinical portion of the LPN-BSN degree.

Any information is appreciated.

Texs

Coastie_wife · Mar 3, 2008

Texs-

I am not that far into my program yet, but it is my understanding clinicals are set up with a preceptor in your area. I am thinking that the student has to set these up on their own. Not sure the process or how easy this will be if you do not already work at a hospital. I'm sure it could take a while.

tonyal · Mar 3, 2008

It says on the mi.gov site that online degrees are not accepted for RN's Would this count or is it different since you will already be a LPN?