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I just signed up to do the lpn-bsn bridge. I am glad to hear that it is worth it if you stick with it. I hope I can be self motivated enough to get through it... I do have a question though... does anyone know if there is a rule for the exams?? Like if my sister wants to use my study guides to take the exams, and we split the price for the college network, is there a way that we could get in trouble?? I hope this works out!! Thanks! Jess

I just left a message on the forum... I am going this route and it seems to be a great deal. This is how it plays out... There are three phases. Phase one is taking tests to get all of your general studies done through local testing centers (places like sylvan learning centers or community colleges). The college network provides binders that give you all of the information you nee to pass the tests... This phase is great because ANY college classes you have taken (no matter when you took them count towards the classes you have to account for toi enter the BSN program). You do these tests in the order that you want to do them, at your own pace. The only thing is is that you can't get federal aid to pay for this part... I am financing through the college network. Second phase four nursing classes done the same way as phase one. Then phase three is through Indiana State University and you take the classes online. The clinicals are done through a hospital in our area... they will have a partnership with ISU. There will be a masters prepared nurse at that location monitoring your progress in your clinical work. The only time you have to go to ISU is for the graduation ceramony when you are done! The total cost of my LPN-BSN eduacation (a 4 yr degree in 3-5 years) is $23,000) and the Indiana State portion can be funded by federal student aid. Good luck! Hope this helps!!! -Jessica

i have an appointment to meet with the college network this week... i am just wondering about other people's experiences with the college network bridge programs. any information would be great!!! thanks! jlr:roll