My Questions about EC

deej · May 19, 2006

I am thinking of applying to EC and getting my RN.
I have my LPN now and went the traditional route that way and struggled though it. I like the idea that I can study by myself and take the exams when I feel ready.
Only concern of course is the money factor. I know how much it is to enroll and to apply, but what about books/study guides and is it extra money to take the tests that each class goes with???? Can't you just take them online already??
Annie2005

The test IS the class, in a manner of speaking. You don't turn in assignments, you take the test. It's not online because you have to go to a secure testing center so there's no question as to who actually took the test.

RN34TX · May 20, 2006

Only concern of course is the money factor.

The money factor will be an issue no matter where you decide to get your RN. No getting around that.

Like earlier stated, you study for the exams and then take the test at a Sylvan/Prometric center closest to you.

There are no nursing "classes" in the traditional sense.

The closest thing to regular classes is the workshops you can attend (optionally) for preparing for the clinical exam.

As far as your general ed, science, english, psych, etc. you can either test out of them the same way, or take them at a local college and then transfer the credits into your EC degree program.

traumahawk99 · May 20, 2006

as rntx said, there are lots of ways to sum together the credits for your ASN.

if you're a good tester, you can blow away many requirements. this path favors those who test well and are disciplined enough to study alone.

then when you get to the cpne, you enter another universe. :).