Guidance in taking classes with Excelsior I am not a LPN, but wrkd in medical.

kimlpn · Apr 3, 2004

I guess the question is would you want a nurse who never performed basic nursing skills to be your nurse??? I think Excelsior is great BUT I think only those with extensive clinical nursing experience should be allowed in the program. The CPNE is designed to apply what you already know and experience gained on the job or through traditional nursing school. I realize that just out of nursing school I had limited skills but I did have basic skills like giving injections, the nursing process, and cathing...my knowledge base has grown with work experience. Just my opinion but I think you may want to try another route since you have limited nursing skills...It will be hard for you to work as an RN if you don't have a little more nursing background. Book knowledge can't replace technical skills--and vice versa for that matter...they combine together to enhance the occupation as a whole.

Kim

Sheri257 · Apr 3, 2004

I guess the question is would you want a nurse who never performed basic nursing skills to be your nurse??? I think Excelsior is great BUT I think only those with extensive clinical nursing experience should be allowed in the program. The CPNE is designed to apply what you already know and experience gained on the job or through traditional nursing school. I realize that just out of nursing school I had limited skills but I did have basic skills like giving injections, the nursing process, and cathing...my knowledge base has grown with work experience. Just my opinion but I think you may want to try another route since you have limited nursing skills...It will be hard for you to work as an RN if you don't have a little more nursing background. Book knowledge can't replace technical skills--and vice versa for that matter...they combine together to enhance the occupation as a whole.
Kim

Thank you Kim. I was going to say the same thing, but it obviously sounds better coming from you.

Never started an IV or catherized a patient? Wow. As we've previously discussed, this is where the trouble starts.

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NursesRmofun, ASN, RN · Apr 3, 2004

I have to agree with Kim and Lizz. It's a little more than a little scary to think of a nurse out there taking care of people that never practiced as a nurse before, without any clinical training other than the test itself.

Sheri257 · Apr 3, 2004

I have to agree with Kim and Lizz. It's a little more than a little scary to think of a nurse out there taking care of people that never practiced as a nurse before, without any clinical training other than the test itself.

Yep. This is a classic example of what caused the trouble in California. And now Excelsior isn't an option there, even for students with experience. This is why Excelsior needs to tighten up on their requirements. It would probably help everybody if they did.

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DeLynn, RN · Apr 3, 2004

I was just on Excelsior's web site and as of Sept 1, 2004 they are no longer taking Certified Surgical Techs, or Certified Medical Assistants.

Helen Robinson · Apr 3, 2004

This is to anyone that can help!! I am really undecided, I turned in my application to Excelsior to start the ADN program, but having 2nd thoughts. I worked in Surgery for almost 10 years as a Surgical Tech. I am not sure if I would have the knowledge to pass the 2 1/2 day clep exam that they offer at the end of the program. I need some advice, can this clep can be done if you have never started an IV or catherized a patient? I really want to get my degree, but do not want to go through all these classes and then fail the Clep. Does anyone know where I could obtain this type of knowledge? I no longer work in a Hospital, so that would not be an option of learning. If anyone could help I am desperate!!!!:rotfl:
lmr

Hi, I was accepted Last Feb....I finished my under grad pre req first...I took micro and anat from Brigham Young Univ. Independantly and would recom..them highly....and the life span with excel...I have been a reg. med asst. since 1976 and have setup two med offices and have learned alot over years.... I am in my 50's....I have now flunked concepts 1 twice....So I now hve to chg my study techniques.. and get a study buddy... I wish to find someone close to home so face to face may help me l Yes I am afraid on the cpne.... But if others can make it an have invested alot of money already can't stop.. You may email me directly if you wish I will pass on what I know.... [email protected] :)

Helen Robinson · Apr 3, 2004

Hi, Are you with excelsior?

Helen Robinson · Apr 3, 2004

What do you mean guidance? I am new to this web site and trying to figure out how to read your answers without moving cursor up and down can ya tell me what to do..

Sheri257 · Apr 3, 2004

I was just on Excelsior's web site and as of Sept 1, 2004 they are no longer taking Certified Surgical Techs, or Certified Medical Assistants.

Interesting info, thanks. I don't know if this solves the problem completely, but it should help. MA's were some of the biggest problem cases out here in California.

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featherzRN, MSN · Apr 3, 2004

As an Excelsior grad and frequent advocate, I gotta say I agree with the others here. The CPNE is meant to TEST what you ALREADY know how to do. If you haven't done basic nursing care such as catheterizing a patient, I think a more traditional program would be better for you.

Helen Robinson · Apr 3, 2004

Can you tell me what happened in Cali--with the ma's. I have been a ma since 1976 and have been involved in health care for several years previous to that... I have been an instructor etc. and belive that what you put into something is what you get out of it.