Anyone going through Excelsior?

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, Education, Community Health.

Anyone here in Texas going through the Excelsior program?

Let me know!

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I went through it, but it has been almost a couple of years. Feel free to send me a PM if I can help with any questions. Also check out the Distance Learning Forum.

https://allnurses.com/forums/f125/

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Anyone here in Texas going through the Excelsior program?

Let me know!

Hi!

I just yesterday - pushed that fat envelope over the mail slot sending in all my enrollment papers and first payment. Transcripts are in route. I had applied and was accepted 4 years ago and had my transcripts evaluated and was good to go - and I sat on it - worked too hard and couldn't work up the commitment I needed - as well as money. So - I decided to go for it again when I received a letter stating the curriculum would change Oct 1 - used that as the excuse to jump -

My transcripts had to be resubmitted because if they are issued over 6 months back - they distroy them. I did not have to reapply -

So the papers are in the mail - I hope to hear very soon about what my next step is.

Eric's suggestion about Distance Learning forum is right on. I've been reading every letter there for days - Lot's of information, support and just a bunch of great nurses for reassurance.

So....gonna do it???

Good luck!

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, Education, Community Health.

Am I going to do it? Heck yeah!

I'm curious though, what all did you have to do to apply? I'm wondering if I should go ahead and send them my transcripts? My LVN school transcripts are spottless, but the transcripts I have from my previous college are riddled with W's (withdrawn), but my GPA is a healthy 3.8. Think I'll have any trouble applying?

Thanks!

Dave

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Specializes in ER, Occupational.

You shouldn't have any problem. Remember, they don't really make any money from you unless you're a student--and they want the business! I just graduated from there in February, so if there's anything I can help you with, let me know. Good luck!

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, Education, Community Health.

Hey there,

Did you purchase the recommended books or did you use College Network/Chancellor's, etc?

Dave

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Specializes in ER, Occupational.

I went through Rue for mine, and had no problems.

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Specializes in Peds Cardiology,Peds Neuro,Pedi ER,PICU, IV Jedi.

Oooooh oooh, I'm just north of Big D and I'm going through it!!

vamedic4

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Oooooh oooh, I'm just north of Big D and I'm going through it!!

vamedic4

Hey, that's a Mark Chesnutt tune.

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I just graduated from Excelsior in December. I used Chancellor but bought the study guides on ebay. Much cheaper.

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Specializes in Triage, E.R, LTC, Psych.

Looking for major advice on obtaining my A.S rn. I am currently an LPN and have been one to two years in Mass. I recently got laid off from a state correctional facility and decided it was opportunty to endeavour.

As of march 09 i signed up wit the college network ( a lot of controversy) , however during my investigation, i learnt that using the excelsior study guide and taking the eight ( classes and exams) and i believe one Nsg concept class, i should be able to take and pass my boards.

If this sounds right please kindly advice me.

Also can this be done within four months ( not having to work)?

????How many hrs of study a day is recommended?

I am using the txt bk suggestions from the excelsior study guides and answering the questions at end of ea chap.

What i s the best way for me to ennsure success, please any advice?

I am not currently working and have started the essentials of nursing care: Health and safety

What is CPNE? is it necessary to take classes like the essentials, chronicity, pharm ? or can i go straight to NC1,2,3,4 and whatever else?

i have been an lpn for two years, and am currently utilizing the txt bks from the EC study guides to prep for EC A.S RN & NCLEX.

I am currently umemployed and trying to accomplish this thing within the time frame of recieveing UI benefits and i have about 4months left of UI ( unemployment benefits)

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Specializes in general.

I did it 12 years ago, I would only recommend it for experienced LVN's, and only if you can't attend a local school. You miss so much by not having instructors in specific classes, not to mention the classmates you don't have.

It's difficult, requires a lot of self-discipline, and I still call the clinical tests the "Tests from Hell"

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