Costal Education Institute-Pro/Con?

elkpark · Nov 11, 2015

Never heard of them, so I just looked up the website. Although the website is carefully and cleverly worded, it appears that they are yet another outfit offering a test prep program to assist people with the Excelsior College nursing program. There are a lot of threads here talking about the various companies that offer to serve as "middlemen" for people wanting to get a nursing degree through Excelsior.

Be aware that you need to be an LPN or respiratory therapist to be eligible for the EC ADN program, and you will need to find your own opportunities to master clinical skills. Also be aware that, if you qualify (if you are already an LPN or RRT), you will end up paying the cost of the Excelsior College program plus whatever this outfit charges. It is not necessary to sign up with a "middleman" company in order to complete the Excelsior program; you can do it on your own and not have to pay a second company.

If you haven't already, I encourage you to look at some of the EC threads here before signing anything with this company.

wendyh63 · Nov 11, 2015

I am an LPN already. I considered this because they have the real time video online classroom and keep it available for some time afterward. Do you know if the online classes elsewhere are like this? I'm suppose to turn my paperwork in tomorrow but I'm a bit nervous! Thanks for your input elkpark!!!

meanmaryjean, DNP, RN · Nov 11, 2015

PLEASE don't do this Wendy! If you want a degree from Excelsior- enroll directly with them. There are literally hundreds of lawsuits against these types of organizations. Don't fall for it.