Independent/distance learning

jlburkeen · Oct 26, 2003

Hi Mona,

Just curious why you switched to Deaconess College from Excelsior?

mona b RN, BSN, RN · Oct 27, 2003

I didn't really qualify for their program because I'm not a Certified Medical Assistant. I tried to appeal but they have become much more stringent in regards to who they admit now. It's actually a very good thing for the college. I think they were getting swamped with applicants who really are not qualified. I think they are moving in the right direction with admissions. jmho

mona

Spazzy Nurse, RN · Oct 27, 2003

That's pretty big of you for saying that, Mona. Lots of people in your shoes would be bitter towards EC.

I agree with what you said. The college and its graduates were starting to look like a joke with some of the dingbats that they were accepting. (Not that you're a dingbat..... I mean the dingbats who wrecked it for you.) :)

mona b RN, BSN, RN · Oct 27, 2003

Spazzy,

So good to hear from you. I did my best with my EC appeal but the more I got into the appeal the more I realized that they have these requirements in place for a reason. Once they sent me my denial letter, I just put the letter aside. I happened to apply when there was alot of shakin' up going on at EC. Everyone that I had contact with during my application process is gone. Wonder what happened? :rolleyes:

m

Spazzy Nurse, RN · Nov 10, 2003

Mona,

Whoa, you mean like all of the EC staff who you talked to during your application process are no longer EC staff??

I just realized I sounded like a twit with my "whoa, you mean like......" Sorry 'bout that. :)

LTNurse · Nov 26, 2003

Hi mona b; I have just applied for Deaconess. I wanted to start in January but they told me that the classes are full and that if I were accepted I would start in May. They'll let me know in March if I was accepted or not. I'm very excited because I've been looking for a program like this for a long time since my husband is in the Army and we live overseas at the present time. I was enrolled at the Nursing program at Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu, HI and we had to move just when I was about to start my first clinicals, so now I have no chice but going online to do it. I looked into EC but i don't think I qualify at this time. Hopefully I'll be accepted to Deaconess. I'll be looking forward to going to Missouri for my clinical validations.Does anyone know how competitive hard is it to get accepted? Good Luck to us all!:)

mona b RN, BSN, RN · Nov 26, 2003

LTNurse,

Welcome aboard! I am waiting to hear from Deaconess to be officially accepted for January start. I am very nervous and excited. There are a couple of people on this board who post regularly that have experience with Deaconess. From what I hear it is a good program and you must be organized(I'm not:eek: ). Anyway, I'm sure someone will answer your post. It seems like Deaconess is getting popular and I am glad I applied when I did.

As for being hard to be accepted, I don't think that it is. I think the more popular they get the more selective they will be. Have you asked them if there is a standby list?

If you want to chat, feel free to pm me.

m

almondhoney · Dec 10, 2003

I'll be starting with Norquest right after the holidays and getting my bachelor's degree through Athabasca.

Almondhoney

New Castle Ken · Dec 10, 2003

Originally posted by almondhoney
I'll be starting with Norquest right after the holidays and getting my bachelor's degree through Athabasca.

Almondhoney

Great! and good luck. I hope that you enjoy the experience. :cool:

victorious53 · Dec 12, 2003

I am so totally jazzed about this thread! First, even though I may be somewhat late, I want to extend my condolences to Mona on losing her brother. My prayers are with you and your family.

I need to work, and am relocating in less than 6 months from California to the Forth Worth area so this gives me hope that i don't have to put my dreams on the back burner. I would like some clarification though regarding Excelsior. I found their website a rew days ago and thought they had an ADN program. But from some of the posts I've seen they want people who already have a medical background. I have a non-nursing degree but need about 4 pre-reqs before applying to a nursing program. I would love to pursue a MSN for people with non-nursing degrees, but need something on line. Any suggestions, information would be greatly appreciated. I'm determined.

mona b RN, BSN, RN · Dec 12, 2003

Welcome Aboard,

Thank you for your kind words.

I wish I had some good information for you regarding an online MSN. I don't think I have heard of any on-line programs for getting an MSN that you don't have to already be an RN.

Have you given any thought to starting with an associates first?

Also, check out http://www.deaconess.edu They offer an on-line program that would help get you started.

Good Luck to you.

mona

New Castle Ken · Dec 12, 2003

Originally posted by New Castle Ken
Great! and good luck. I hope that you enjoy the experience.

Welcome. Excelsior does have an associate degree in nursing but it is mainly for people who have an extensive nursing-like background (like an LPN). Most of the online BSN and MSN programs are for people who are already licensed as an RN.