What's so great about an online RN degree?

pedinurse05 · Mar 4, 2006

My opinion would be to do the traditional program if you can. There are too many limitations and stigma's with the Excelsior program. With a traditional program you can work anywhere without concern of not being able to become licensed in a particular state (like California). I did the Excelsior program because it was the only option I could take in my life to get my RN degree. I wish I could have attended a traditional program. In a traditional program you will bypass the CPNE--this can be a nightmare for people. Many people report issues with examiner's (while this was not my case, it has happened to several people on this board). Good luck!

Sheri257 · Mar 5, 2006

In a traditional program you will bypass the CPNE--this can be a nightmare for people. Many people report issues with examiner's (while this was not my case, it has happened to several people on this board). Good luck!

Just FYI: in a traditional program you may bypass CPNE but, you still have to take similar clinical skills exams that can be just as difficult. Two people in my class were failed because they didn't pass the clinical skills exams in my traditional program. And, of course, many more failed the lecture exams.

I'm just saying this because there are "issues" with examiners in traditional programs as well. I don't think you can escape that one way or another.

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pedinurse05 · Mar 5, 2006

Just FYI: in a traditional program you may bypass CPNE but, you still have to take similar clinical skills exams that can be just as difficult. Two people in my class were failed because they didn't pass the clinical skills exams in my traditional program. And, of course, many more failed the lecture exams.
I'm just saying this because there are "issues" with examiners in traditional programs as well. I don't think you can escape that one way or another.
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Think I know that already Lizz. I spent 2 years in an LPN program--traditional style in the midwest. In North Dakota a 2 year LPN is required....basically the same amount ADN students go through here. I have done my time in regular clinicals with difficult instructors. I have seen 1/3 of classmates fail the program. I, however, feel that you receive more instruction and chances to correct your error in a traditional program than the CPNE. The CPNE leaves no room for error--that was my point. Please don't lecture me on things you can't judge. I have done a 2 year traditional program and the CPNE...that is how I can compare. Have you?

Sheri257 · Mar 5, 2006

Please don't lecture me on things you can't judge. I have done a 2 year traditional program and the CPNE...that is how I can compare. Have you?

Geez ... I wasn't trying to lecture anybody on anything. Nor was my intent hostile and I have no idea why you took it that way.

Nevermind. It's not worth my time.

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pedinurse05 · Mar 5, 2006

Geez ... I wasn't trying to lecture anybody on anything. Nor was my intent hostile and I have no idea why you took it that way.
Nevermind. It's not worth my time.

I tire of seeing you jump on every Excelsior thread with your views when you have never done the program yourself. In the state of North Dakota (at least 10 years ago when I graduated) the only RN's were BSN's. The program I took (a 2 year LPN program) had MORE clinical hours than the traditional programs right here for ADN students in California. I am not trying to be difficult or hostile...I just don't see how you can have all these views of Excelsior and make comparisons when you have never attended Excelsior.

MereSanity · Mar 6, 2006

I am just so grateful that someone has actually responded! Thank you so much for an "alternate" viewpoint. Everyone has been pushing the traditional route and I just don't know if that is going to work for me. Thanks again!