texas college network/excelsior college

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I recently enrolled in the LVN to RN program at texas college network, finished 2 classes and working on microbiology. I recently heard a rumor that this was a scam and that it is impossible to pass clinicals. Has anyone graduated from this program? does anyone know anything about it that might ease my mind, im paying alot of money for this and i dont want to be taken advantage of. I called an academic support and of course they reassured that this was a legit accrediated program and online there is all sorts of testimonies about passing the program, any info would help!!!!

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

I assume you signed a contract with TCN. All The College Network is a publishing company. They sell study guides & aren't affiliated with any school. If you look at the Excelsior forum, you will find many people got caught up in TCN scam. The CPNE is difficult, but passable. Go to the Excelsior forum & check it out.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

TCN cannot be accredited nor can they award degrees as they are not a school but a publisher that creates very expensive study guides. They are neither affiliated nor endorsed/recommended by Excelsior. They cannot grant or guarantee admission to EC. It just adds several thousand $$ on top of the EC tuition, fees & costs. They are not admissions or academic counselors for EC.

You should use the free EC exam content guides to plan your studies.

You are now in a binding contact with a private, non-educational loan that you are obligated to pay in full whether or not you use the services/ guides. You may as well use their guides as you have to pay for them anyway. If you did a search for TCN before signing you may or may not have elected to utilize their services but unless you signed in the last 3 days you are obligated.

I would suggest confirming with an EC academic advisor that you are taking the most efficient path to the degree rather than a TCN advisor. Now you must be approved by an EC advisor to take any course and most exams.

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