Actually it's for my boyfriend. He's a full-time firefighter/paramedic looking to get into nursing as a side job. He doesn't have any college pre-req's besides the 35 credit hours he recieved from his paramedic program, but from my understanding that doesn't help with any of the nursing requirements.
What exactly does Excelsior teach, or do they simply give you the tests? I'm currently trying to get into a bachelors to MSN program so I think it would be the perfect time for him to start this program cause I will be able to help him.
What options does he have to get the pre-reqs done? He really doesn't have time to do traditional school.
What is the cost of Excelsior?
And finally the most important question...
I understand being an IL resident you can't work in IL right out of there program. He would have to secure a nursing job in Indiana or Wisconsin for two years before he could apply for reciprocity? How hard is this to do (finding a place that'll hire you when you live out of state) and would one shift a week fulfill this requirement?
I apologize if these questions have already been asked, I'm not very good with message forums.
Sorry about the double posts...I see what you are saying. I had received a post card from TCN but hadn't really looked into their site. After doing so, I see you are absolutely correct about the exams etc being through Excelsior....
Sorry about the double posts...I see what you are saying. I had received a post card from TCN but hadn't really looked into their site. After doing so, I see you are absolutely correct about the exams etc being through Excelsior....
Yeah, some of their materials are kinda tricky that way! :) I got a postcard from TCN (a couple, actually) after I'd already finished all of the nursing classes directly through Excelsior, while I was waiting for my clinicals exam date. It was like, "Become a nurse in 18 months or less!" LOL!! I just rolled my eyes.
anewme26
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My mistake, the program is through the College Network (not ISU) and is for paramedics. IT is a paramedic to ADN associate degree RN completion program. The link for their website is http://www.college-net.com/NursingDegrees.asp?category=nursing.