[cederic824]

The nursing program changed on Oct 1, 2007. Those who enrolled before that date had to complete the 7 Nursing Concepts exams (4 credits each), and the CPNE (clinical) exam. Those who enrolled after Oct 1, 2007, have to take the "Essentials" and "Differences" type exams. These are taken in place of the old "Nursing Concepts" series, not with them. There are 8 of those, each worth 3 credits each, (and there is also an additional exam that has to do with head to toe exam, working with health team, or something. ) And you must still pass the CPNE.

I am puzzled why Istudy has designed a program for you that has both. It is my understanding that you are in one program or the other. The exams to do not mix.

Also, the CLEP English comp with essay no longer meets Excelsiors Written English Requirement for their degrees. You will have to take the EC English Comp exam, or course, or find another equivalent.

If you have had speech, then that paired with English Comp. should take care of your Humanities requirement. Double check it when you enroll, though.

For Lifespan Developmental Psych, you have three options. From cheapest to most expensive there are CLEP-Human Growth and Development, DSST- Developmental Psych and EC-Lifespan Development. The cost for CLEP is similiar to DSST , but the DSST exam is awarded a letter grade by EC, Clep is pass/fail, this is important to remember if GPA is something you care about.

You have to have 4 hrs A&P, and it must cover the whole body, EC has a 6 credit exam to cover this. Also, you must have 2 hrs Micro, and EC has a 3 hr exam for this one. As far as the other science, it must be "supportive of nursing". Biology would definately count, but I am not so sure about Natural Sciences. My guess is that it would not, but double check with an advisor when you enroll.

Last but not least, do not forget the ever popular Information Literacy Requirement that EC has. It is one credit,and costs almost $300 if you take it through them.

Hope this helps.
Ced