Shopping for online lpn to rn school

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Dec 27, 2012

Moved to online nursing education forum to elicit further response. The two primary online programs are Indiana State and Excelsior College. Neither program is accepted in every state for licensure. Indiana State requires in person clinicals as does Western Governors. Excelsior has a 3 day clinical examination that must be completed in person.

onyx33us · Dec 27, 2012

is excelsior LPN 2 RN 100% online? I thought it's self pace kind of school, where we (read) study and challenge the exams. As for Indiana state, one have to take classes with ivy tech community college and the transfer to indiana state university? put more light pls.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Dec 28, 2012

Excelsior's program is done with course exams -- you test out of certain subjects at a Pearson VUE testing center -- followed by a 2.5-day clinical exam that assesses your ability to safely practice as a nurse. It's not easy, but do-able. There is information here: Excelsior College | Program Details

onyx33us · Dec 29, 2012

Thanks Lunah, do you know if the excelsior college materials on ebay.com are helpful?

tainted1972, ASN, RN · Jan 4, 2013

You are not going to find an LPN-RN program that is 100% online, Clinicals are a requirement for an ADN.

I graduated from an onlline LPNto RN program. I spent one day a week in clinicals and other days doing hesi reviews/testing.

I urge you to consider a traditional in class program for your ADN unless you have extensive hospital experience.

virgomoon · Jan 5, 2013

Hi can anyone in the new york, long island area advise on an online LPN to RN program. Has anyone ever graduated from one, ie Excelsior, and was able to obtain employment? Also what were the clinicals like, and how were they done, and where are the testing locations for new york, long island?