sdnurse2010

SSU stopped their on campus LVN to RN BSN program, but have now partnered up with ISU for the distance online LVN to RN BSN program, officially since 2007. Its on the CA BON site, under approved programs. The Oklahoma Univ program thats partnered with SDSU and Southwestern, I heard was going to come to an end soon, thats just what I heard nothing set in stone though.

i signed up with the college network this afternoon...even though ive read so many bad reviews about them online. The one thing is, after reviewing TCN and ISU for the last 2 months, the program is set for individuals who want to become more then an LVN but at the same time cannot quit working and go to school full time, or be on a waitlist for 3+ years, or pay over 50gs for an ADN prgoram..TCN works with people based on those peoples needs. Everyone is different, if you read the contract from top to bottom, there really are no lies to what people think. It states in their contract you have 3 business days to cancel out of the program, it states that they are not a college and are only set up to help people pass tests (not exact wording, but thats the main point). The contract states how they are in conjunction with ISU and Sonoma State for CA residents. The contract really is complete, but you have to read everything. Where I work, there are a lot of LVNs who took/are taking this route to having their RN BSN. A lot of them said it was very difficult, that its up to you to do your studying, reviewing and using the tutors available to you. I haven't met anyone that has dropped out of it yet, but then again I havent met all the nurses here taking the program. My one coworker however, is almost done and has about 3 months left, depending on her last clinical site. She said it was difficult, but she was able to pass her tests, still work full time, and take care of her family.. So in my point of view, the program is doable, based on the person and where you are in life, and where you want to go. Keep in mind the program may not be for everyone.