NOW I'm in shock.

[Laurie888]

After spending 3 years in fiinishing, I have a diploma from Excelsiors.

I applied to the Maryland BON for licensure for examination ... afterwards I was offered a job in West Virginia but figured for time's sake I'd complete the process and transfer. Waiting to take the NCLEX.

After 2 additional weeks waiting I fiinally get a letter from Maryland BON.

"The educational requirements for Maryland nursing licensure include correlated clinical and theoretical learning experiences (COMAR 10.27.01.04)," yada yada.

Now while I didn't check with the BON specifically when I started, I knew others who had finished/just etc. and never heard of anyone in my area having a problem getting a license. So this has to be new. Until just now, there was even a "warning" about study guide agencies trying to pass themselves off as Excelsior right on the front page of the MDBON website.

It's a form letter so others must be getting it.

Damn. I guess I just try with WV now and hope my job is still there when the paperwork goes through. Of course I'll call WV in the morning.

[Laurie888]

Sure it specifically mentions EC.

Graduates of schools outside the United States or graduates of non- NLN or CCNE accredited programs may be asked to provide additional information following review of their application.

See? It specifically mentions NLN accredited programs. There ya go.

First, though, Excelsior is NLN accredited.

Second. They didn't ask me for more information. They just plain rejected my application (and took my money :angryfire )

Now that I am officially licensed in WV while I'm busy accumulating hours at a pretty lousy rate of pay I will start my official paperwork in trying to track down how to appeal. I have gotten no return phone calls, no return emails, and there is no information on the website. Reminds me of a kid that has done something wrong ... hiding.

[hsieh]

Excelsior is NLN accredited

excelsior is nlnac which is a better endorsement.