Excelsior College

[GbGirl]

Hi everyone, I see that this site is so active, I know I can get some good information.

I am an LPN right now working in LTC, but desperate to get my RN (before I get too old..lol).

I am seriously considering Excelsior, have all their information and everything, just scared to make that final plunge. I guess my main drawback is how acceptable is the RN license considered when I apply for a job.

My hubby is air force that is why I need something like this, just in case we move yet once again.

Well I would appreciate any info....

Thanks...Deborah

p.s. By the way, are there any English nurses out there. I am from London and would love to hear from anyone from the "old country"..

[pedinurse05]

I just signed up for the EC LPN to ASN-RN program, do you know if it is accepted in Minnesota? How did you go about getting loans since they do not allow for financial Aid? [/quot

I believe it is accepted in Minnesota. Before signing up you should have checked with your state board of nursing...they are the only one's that can tell you. You can call EC and they can advice you on financial assistance available. I did this program and basically just paid as I went. The prices have gone up since I did the program. I also advice you to stay awaf from publishing companies and use the free EC guides. You can purchase a few basic texts from half.com. I got the fundamentals book, med-surg, and a few others....and I did fine. Do good research before you dedicate yourself to distance learning. This program is not for everyone. If you can learn and study independently , you will do fine.

[sak25]

I have been doing distance learning for quite awhile and I love the freedom of it! I work nights at a DDRC so I end up getting a lot of my school work done there. I spoke to EC today and verified that MN does accept their credits. Thank you for your reply.

[SueBee RN-BSN]

The National League of Nursing (NLN) has designated Excelsior College's School of Nursing a Center of Excellence for 2005-2008.

[cll]

The Missouri State Nursing Boards does allow Excellsior College grads with Associate Degree in Science (RN nursing program) to work in Missouri after they pass the RN Boards Exam. I don't think it matters who helped you study.

What matters is that the College/Univ School of Nursing is ACCREDITED by a national group called NLNAC (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission) Go to www.nlnac.org and check the state your interested in.

You also must to make sure the school is ACCREDITED by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEA). This is a more local accredidation group and all states are in one. Missouri and many other states clear to PA are in "The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools" .