Avoid the College Network!

[Robert F]

Rule of Thumb: If the organization is not accredited by your state's board of regents or other educational administrative bodies, do not go for it. There are tons of "know-nothing" options out there for education, I detest them. Before signing up, call some local employers and tell them you are a graduate from the specific program seeking a job: Is their response favorable?

If it isn't a valid Technical School, Community College, or University--don't ever trust it.

[Marie_LPN]

Rule of Thumb: If the organization is not accredited by your state's board of regents or other educational administrative bodies, do not go for it. There are tons of "know-nothing" options out there for education, I detest them. Before signing up, call some local employers and tell them you are a graduate from the specific program seeking a job: Is their response favorable?

If it isn't a valid Technical School, Community College, or University--don't ever trust it.

Gotta second this, i know too many people who are out $$$ and still have nothing to show for it. I know one woman who failed a portion of her EC program, and now the tests she's taken count for nothing now, she's now going to a CC. And also, none of the EC, Rue, etc. portions are counted for at any colleges in this area.

Sounds like way too much of a gamble to me.

[Robert F]

Gotta second this, i know too many people who are out $$$ and still have nothing to show for it. I know one woman who failed a portion of her EC program, and now the tests she's taken count for nothing now, she's now going to a CC. And also, none of the EC, Rue, etc. portions are counted for at any colleges in this area.

Sounds like way too much of a gamble to me.

Which leads me on to another point.

Transferability of credits:

If you are wishing to pursue higher education later on, it is imperative that you first contact local university and community college transfer coordinators to ensure that you can transfer credits. 99% of colleges will not accept credits from Excelsior programs, etc.

An RN or LPN license is the basis upon which transfer programs are created. They are not looking at the course work completed. They are looking at the licensure you hold. Therefore, if you do not finish one of these programs and test for your license, you have likely wasted more than 2 years.

I am going to try and do a write up on "10 things to consider when choosing a nursing school".