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Specializes in Vascular Access Nurse.
i have the same question. for myself, i decided to rent a room from a stranger so i can lower my bills every month making it possible for me to work only 20 hours a week. thank goodness my kids are now all grown. i told them i would be in hibernation for the next two years. what ever i lack in finances, student loans will have to cover. i wonder if 20 hours a week is more then i should take on in order to get good enough grades to bridge into an rn program.

as long as you don't want a social life (ha, ha......what is a social life?), 20 hours a week should be ok, since you're children are older. i find that, as an older student, i'm able to concentrate more on what i need to, since many distractions are no longer there........good luck and god bless!

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I feel encouraged now, especially after looking through my text book of pathophysiology. I have a feeling it's gonna be a long year.

Happy New Year

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Hi I'm Marrona. I just graduated LPN school. I'm hoping to take my boards in February.

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Hi there...I live in Kansas. I have been a LPN for almost 3 years. Right know I'm on my lpn to rn program through Hesston College. I love the college but can't wait to be out thier work!!!

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Hi, Im 40 years old/LPN thinking about excelsior college....have heard its very expensive....have all my pre-reqs except microbiology....anybody have any suggestions?

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Hi Y'all,

I'm an LPN for 4 yrs now. I've had a horrid experience in regular school. So now I've got issues with someone holding me back and telling me I can't continue. My options are to either do the straight Excelsior thing or I have a paid for scholarship thru RUE (via a friend who didn't do it and gave it to me) or an on-line course in one of our local colleges, which again I can pass or fail and be behind again! So.... I'm kinda mixed up on what to do. I've heard DON'T DO RUE!, BUT it is paid for?

I've heard Excelsior is too hard? The clinical is crazy? So.... would someone out-there with experience please give some guidance?

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Specializes in Hospice, Oncology.

NansLpn - I am sorry to hear about your struggle! It seems so crazy that there is such a shortage of nurses, yet such dificulty getting an education to become one!!

I am not sure of where you live, and what the educational opportunities exist in your area. However, as an LPN for 4 years (also), I tried the Rue thing, and could not do it. I, at the age of 51, found that I need to have an instructor that I can ask questions from, and fellow students for study groups, etc., I am a better social and visual/hands-on learner, that I am at reading a book and taking a test (Rue). I signed a contract with Rue, and I am telling you that it was the longest period of my life, living up to that obligation of $125.00 a month, and no possible way out of the contract. (I even sought out an attorney). If you are that type of student who is self-disciplined, and can work on your own, it might be the right program for you. I ended joining a brand new accelerated RN program in my area (Akron, Ohio), and even that has been tough. I am at the tail end of the program, but have had to drop to PRN status in order to do it. I do have friends still attempting the Rue/Excelsior thing, with not much luck. One of them paid $325.00 for the CLEP test, and did not pass...she will need to pay again, and test again. For me, it was a financial and educational nightmare.

I hope you can find an LPN-RN bridge program, or a brand new RN program to enter into. If you feel you can do the RUE thing, that would be great. I hope I have been some help here. If not, and you have any further questions about Rue/Excelsior, let me know, and I will be glad to help. In the meantime, best of luck to you and your RN endeavors...I have faith that you can do whatever you set your mind to!!! Good luck. Keep us posted.

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hey all....former army combat medic who just graduated from an lvn program i also signed up for the college network lvn to rn through san angelo state university. just checking in and wishing fellow students good luck!

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Specializes in Hospice.

I am in CLeveland and have been taking classes via Distance Learning Systems and North Coast Tutoring Services. Outstanding so far. I am in A & P, it meets every Thursday from 5p -9p and there are only 10 ppl in the class. The teacher is wonderful and in that four hrs we really get a lot done. Along with class time, we also get homework in the form of reading or a worksheet/handout. We meet in Solon. I could not do this without a teacher or someone to hold me accountable either. A am greatful I found this program. Good Luck to you.

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, Education, Community Health.

I just read your message. Thanks for the encouragement!

I start on January 27th (Tuesday). I'm so scared-- but I know I'll be fine! It's so good to know there are so many positive nurses out there willing to lend advice. I appreciate it :)

Good luck!

Dave

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Specializes in Hospice.

Hi Dave,

Just wondered are you starting via Distance Learning Systems or TCN?

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, Education, Community Health.

The program I am doing is actually at a campus about 20 minutes from me. I was going to do distance education with Excelsior-- but many states are starting to put stipulations on them and I didn't want to have to worry about that in my future.

Which are you doing?

Dave

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