You can do it with the permission from the department. They allow everybody to do it. It was somewhat difficult, but doable. I liked the program and how they prepare you for NCLEX, the only thing is...
He's probably right about 3 1/2 years. It took me 3, but I had two transfer credits, and that's with taking some classes during summer sessions... The four classes Eng 101, Bio 425, Mat 104 and Psy...