A list of states that do not except EC

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Specializes in LTC, Acute Care, Correctional.

I'm sure this question has come up plenty of times. So I was thinking that we could come together and create a list, and then maybe the moderator can make it a sticky (if there isn't one already).

I was informed that Maryland and California is part of the NOT RECOGNIZED list.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

There are some caveats to several of the states that say no initially. Best bet is to look at each individual state because the states change their licensing rules too.

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Specializes in LTAC, Telemetry, Thoracic Surgery, ED.

It also depends on your background prior to getting into EC. Non-LPN's have more problems with the state BON's.

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Georgia will not let you sit for their board. You have to test in another state and then be endorsed by Georgia. Makes no sense either way you are still a new grad from Excelsior who can start working in georgia once endorsed?? Just more hoops to jump through!!

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Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.

I'm with Trauma on this one. One can't keep up with the changes at the various BONs or ECs curiculum changes to keep a current list up.

Your best bet to get current info is to check with your local BON, and then check with EC to see what your ed plan will need to include to accommodate any special considerations for licensure.

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Check with your state's BON. I live in Pennsylvania and it does not matter if you entered Excelsior as a traditional student or as a LVN/LPN. Either your state recognizes or does not accept Excelslior graduates. It has nothing to do with being a traditional student, LPN, Paramedic, etc.

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Specializes in Day program consultant DD/MR.

It is not listed on the CA BON(as an approved program).

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Specializes in MPCU.
It is not listed on the CA BON.

http://www.rn.ca.gov/pdfs/forms/excelsiornewsrelease.pdf

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Specializes in Day program consultant DD/MR.

It is not an approved program in CA.This link states the CA is up holding the decision that EC students do not meet the ca licensing requitements due to the clinical experience.......

This is a list of approved distant learning programs approved in CA.

http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/onlineprograms.shtml

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Specializes in MPCU.
It is not an approved program in CA.This link states the CA is up holding the decision that EC students do not meet the ca licensing requitements due to the clinical experience.......

This is a list of approved distant learning programs approved in CA.

http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/onlineprograms.shtml

I am sorry, thought you were posting that no information was available for CA. Just read your post too fast.

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Check with your state's BON. I live in Pennsylvania and it does not matter if you entered Excelsior as a traditional student or as a LVN/LPN. Either your state recognizes or does not accept Excelslior graduates. It has nothing to do with being a traditional student, LPN, Paramedic, etc.

That's not true at all.

Florida and Louisiana are perfect examples of whether or not being an LPN has an impact on being accepted for RN licensure.

You are right in that most states do not have any stipulations on being an LPN or paramedic prior to graduating from EC, but nonetheless, there are still some that do and the fact that PA does not have any stipulations has nothing to do with what other states decide to do.

Each state governs it's own nursing board(s).

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Specializes in Day program consultant DD/MR.
I am sorry, thought you were posting that no information was available for CA. Just read your post too fast.

I added info to make my other post more clear, sorry for the confusion.

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