Need help making up my mind!!

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I am an LPN and I want to be a RN so bad. I have 2 small children and I want to get the ball rolling and waste no more time!! I heard that The College Network was a waste of time and that going straight to Excelsior was the way to go. I know with any program you have to apply yourself and work hard!! Do you think this is worth it? like its not a scam?

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

There are plenty of EC students and graduates in this forum that can attest that it's not a scam -- me included. :) Just be aware that a couple of states will not recognize your RN (California and Maryland), and other states might have extra requirements for examination or endorsement because EC's program has a clinical exam, not actual clinicals. Here is the state board information:

State Board Requirements - excelsior.edu

Welcome to the forum. There are plenty of threads here to check out for EC information. Good luck!

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Psych.

No it is not a scam. Excelsior's LPN to RN is the real deal. As Lunah wrote though, please check with your State BON to see if there is any restricitons to the program in your state.

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Specializes in Cardiac.

Agreed, EC is not a scam......but the College Network is a waste of money and has tactics that qualifies it as a scam, in my eyes. You do not need them. Please do not use any outside publishing companies....go direct to EC.

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Specializes in SN, LTC, REHAB, HH.
I am an LPN and I want to be a RN so bad. I have 2 small children and I want to get the ball rolling and waste no more time!! I heard that The College Network was a waste of time and that going straight to Excelsior was the way to go. I know with any program you have to apply yourself and work hard!! Do you think this is worth it? like its not a scam?

I wouldn't waste much time worrying if EC is a scam they are accredited, you can look this up for yourself instead of taking our word for it, if that'll help you make a more informed decision about your career. secondly, there are big changes in the works at EC in regards to the pre-licensure nursing program. you can no longer take health safety before enrolling, all science courses have a 5 yr. expiration time.

do your research fast and make a wise decision because the clock is ticking for those not yet enrolled.

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

We can still take Health Safety if we are not enrolled by Oct. 1, correct?

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I did Rue, and boy was that a mistake. I regret not just going direct with Excelsior.

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Hi i am goingh through TCN for the mere fact that they finance all my exams through EC, the biggest thing with finishing EC is that u have to be self motivated in order for it to work.Good lock with whatever decision you make.

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