mare1036

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1. Fastest LPN to BSN Program

   mare1036 replied to arustyrobot's topic in LPN-RN

   Do you feel ISU is a better route than something like Excelsior? I am an LPN looking at getting my RN. I am so confused about all the info out there. I don't know if I should do RN or BSN...any thoughts? How do the clinicals work with ISU? If I under...

2. What are the CPNE locations?

   mare1036 replied to bethinct's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks for all the feedbacks. I need to hear all those positives to get me into gear. I have been thinking about doing this for years. I could of been done by now! I know it will be alot of hard work but this forum sure gives that extra push to get s...

3. LPN's WHO'S GOING FOR RN????

   mare1036 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN-RN

   I couldn't agree more about the VA. Ever since I interviewed there earlier this year I just can't stop thinking about the people I saw there. I just can't imagine a job that would give you more gratification then helping all the Veterans. My husband ...

4. What are the CPNE locations?

   mare1036 replied to bethinct's topic in Online Learning

   I see you are relatively new with Excelsior. Just wondering what your early thoughts are? I am an LPN looking into my RN. I would just like your opinion on Excelsior and distance learning. Thanks:)

5. LPN's WHO'S GOING FOR RN????

   mare1036 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN-RN

   That's great you work for the VA. Whereabouts? I have been trying to get into the VA for a few years. My husband is employed for the Federal Govt and has the same benefits/retirement that the VA has, which are awesome! I interviewed for the VA in Ann...

6. LPN's WHO'S GOING FOR RN????

   mare1036 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN-RN

   Thank so much for the info. So you have one year left....when did you start? I hear mixed info on the duration of the course. Are you doing ASN or BSN?? So you are going through RUE. I was considering Excelsior. But not sure which is better. Can you ...

7. LPN's WHO'S GOING FOR RN????

   mare1036 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN-RN

   I have been an LPN for 12 years alot looking into getting my RN. Trying to decide if I should do ASN or BS??? Any suggestions??? Looking into Excelsior. I am just having a difficult time trying to understand the process of Excelsior?? Any suggestions...

8. How long did Excelsior take you start to finish?

   mare1036 replied to zmealey's topic in Online Learning

   I am confused about Excelsior. Can someone explain?? I have been an LPN 13 years and would like to get my RN. The waiting list is to long at my local college. Is Excelsior the best way to go? I don't understand what the istudy guides are? Any help wo...