Thanks Don, I'm a student at ISU through their online campus. I was aware that they are not the same. I must take the challenge exams. Then apply after passing, but passing doesn't guarantee my acceptance into the lpn to bsn program. I must pay the equivalent of 18 credit hours to take all of the exams. TCN doesn't even guarantee that I will pass the exams, but I must order their study guides if I fail my first attemp. I have heard good things about ISUs Nursing program. Thanks again.