Excelsior grads enrolled in BSN programs in states that dont accept Excelsior

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Hope my thread title makes sense, but I recently met a gentlement who completed Excelsior 2 years ago. He recently graduated from Howard University in DC with his BSN and applied for licensure in Maryland. Maryland denied him off the basis of that even though his BSN is from Howard, his associates from Excelsior is what really mattered and he is not eligible for licensure. Anyone else have this problem in any other states that doesnt accept Excelsior?

Specializes in SN, LTC, REHAB, HH.

I've wondered that as well. i was thinking maybe with a higher degree than the associates states like maryland will grant licensure. cant wait to read other responses on this one.

It's because his RN education came from Excelsior. He learned how to be an RN there, not through his BSN program. Does that make sense? I think it's unfair, but it is what it is.

Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

State boards of nursing will always consider the source of the RN, not a subsequent degree that doesn't result in a higher level of licensure. So even though I now have a BSN, I can't be licensed in Maryland because I graduated from EC after 12/31/2007 (that was their cut-off date). So going back for an RN-to-BSN is not a loophole. Sorry! Currently Maryland and California are the only states that will not license EC ADN grads.

http://www.excelsior.edu/state-board-requirements

This sucks but oh well that doesnt stop me from working in any federal hospital in Maryland.

Lunah how long were you in the Army? Did you do a direct accession into the Nurse Corps after your BSN?

So, I have heard of this but also still keep seeing nurses licensed in Maryland that are E.C. recent grads. There is some way, they are getting around it. I did talk with someone at the board before and they wanted you to do a precetorship program, before licensure would be granted. I am in Maryland and doing EC now.

Preceptorship where? I mean I plan on working at mostly federal hospitals but I would love to put Johns Hopkins on my resume at some point in time.

From what the BRN in CA has stated is that they don't evaluate the school but rather the applicants nursing education. So to me that would mean ALL nursing education hence why they request transcripts from ALL institutions. The BRN has also stated that they look to make sure that the applicants nursing education meets or exceeds CA requirement. Their big stink is clinicals in concurrent with theory. The job of the BRN is to insure that they license quality nurses. I will have to say they do listen to what the consumers say but don't count on them giving you any straight answers when it comes to Excelsior College. If a student can somehow squeeze in clinical time other than the CPNE in concurrent with theorythen you may have a valid argument with the BRN. Other than that good luck.

They have info on the website and check out Comar 10.27.01.01 as a this is what they actually go by the law.

What website? Can you please provide a link?

Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
They have info on the website and check out Comar 10.27.01.01 as a this is what they actually go by the law.

Yes, but then there's this: http://www.mbon.org/news/dlc_final_report2.pdf

Still a no-go for EC grads in Maryland. Not sure how EC grads would be working in Maryland unless they are getting a compact license from another state and working in Maryland under a compact license.

Here is the link. The law does not specifically state approval for EC nurses but if you read thru the law you can see where there is a way. Even though the above is a report and board recommendations, no final approval did not state these laws would change. Basically if you are trying to get licensed in Marylad you will have to get approval from the board for the preceptor course using their outline as written in the law. I also spoke with the disrector of Education to verify this before signing up for EC. Of course I live close to DC so I can always get licensed there as well.

http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/SubtitleSearch.aspx?search=10.27.01.*

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