Questions regarding the legitimacy and progression of online BSN degrees

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I am currently an LPN student who is considering taking the LPN to BSN program at one of the two more prominent schools that offer such a program (Exlcesor or Indaian State University). I did my research over July 4th weekend, so I have not been able to contact those schools. I have a restless curiousity >_>.

I have searched the depths of these boards...read many, many page threads and scoured the internet for answers. I frequently come to this site for questions regarding nursing (

Through my research, I have potentially concluded two concepts on this subject!

Online LPN to BSN programs duration is based upon how many general ed prereqs you completed beforehand. Also, since it is online based...you can go through the curriculum at your 'own pace'. Some people I have read it takes them 1-1.5 years...some 2 years starting from lpn (scratch) all the way to getting their BSN from said institution.

Is this really so? I read Excelsior's web page and noticed that they proclaim strongly that the curriculum is done at 'your own pace'.

How long has it taken you folks who have enrolled in these LPN to BSN programs?

Regarding the legitmacy of these two programs, I am wondering how credible these online degrees are. I know Excelsior was given a designation by the NLN and ISU is NLNAC accredited(which from experience I know is tough). Also ISU is 'recognized/approved' by a mjority of the US.

But in regards to say employment, applying for an MSN program (at a school whose delivery is not online), and/or potentially graduate school (business,law,etc).

Please do not kill my thread admins . I reviewed the stickies and other threads. Those mostly contain information regarding the curriculum that students are currently taking in those programs. I need a broader understanding of these programs :idea:.

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

excelsior does not have a lvn to bsn program. what they offer is an associates degree that is completed at your own pace.... many people have completed this program including myself ...just make sure it is accepted in your home state...

denise rn

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Specializes in Case Mgmt, Anesthesia, ICU, ER, Dialysis.

Excelsior might be "work at your own pace", but believe me, you WILL be working for that degree. They don't just hand them out.

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Specializes in med/surg- sub-acute, LTC,ICU,.

Excelsior has an lpn to rn program which is done at your own pace, you study and test out of all of your required coursework afterwhich you will go to a clinical weekend, after passing all requirements you are eligable to sit for the state boards and become an RN after that you may continue with the rn to bsn program which is online classes and/or testing. Good luck

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