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Why is it that most of the RN seek other schools getting their degree other than EC. I would think that most of the distance learning students that have gone through EC will remain for their BSN, but i'm not seeing a lot of students pursuing their BSN throgh excelsior. What are some reasons for this?

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

A different RN-to-BSN program was a better fit for me as far as credit hours to complete my degree and the lack of enrollment or annual fees. EC jerked me around after doing an unofficial eval for the BSN, and I wasn't going to pay the enrollment fee just to find out what would really transfer and what wouldn't. I was also ready to experience a school that wasn't EC! I don't regret my choice for a minute.

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LunahRN, are you having a better experience with the school of your choice. I know every year that I am enrolled in EC there is an annual fee. I am studying for Transitions then on to LS1-3. When are EC fees due? I'm trying to complete Program by Dec 31.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Yep, I'm enjoying my RN-BSN program very much. :) EC will bill you for the student services annual fee ($440) each year on the anniversary of your enrollment. When did you enroll?

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Mar 2009, I believe. When will you complete your degree.

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I recognize that i'm asking questions but using periods at the end instead of question marks. Please forgive me. If it was someone else it would probably irritate me. You have been an inspiration to soooo many people like myself and I appreciate your responses.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

No worries, I understand. :) I graduate with my BSN in two weeks!

If the one-year anniversary of your enrollment came around in March, you should have paid your SSAF of $440 at that time. You might want to call the school tomorrow and check on that.

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EC has added busy work requirements to their BSN program over the years. That is why I would not consider it. Other programs achieve the same objective but with less hassle on the part of the student.

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Specializes in Gastroenterology; and Primary Care.

i am a current bsn student at excelsior college, i also graduated 3 years ago with my asn. i have one more class to do (bsn capstone course) so i feel i am qualified to answer any questions that you may have about the program. i am not sure what is meant by "busy work" but i have several co-workers at work that use different bsn programs and they have more assignments than me. they are constantly writing papers. don't get me wrong with excelsior you have papers to write as well, but they seem to have double the amount. also i noticed that all bsn online programs have discussions weekly, so that is nothing different. there are a total of two videos to send in, one of you teaching 3-5 people on a health need (i taught 3 family members stroke awareness at my house with my son videotaping it). the other is doing a health assessment (i did it at the ymca using my husband as a patient and my son videotaped it). all and all i have been very happy with the program.

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Thank you for your response. When will you complete your program? I'm not at this point yet, but I will be pursuing my BSN.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

My Clin Spec is doing EC's RN-to-BSN and loving it. She started with U of Phoenix and it wasn't a good fit for her. She saw what a good experience I had with the ADN program, met with an EC representative at an ENA conference, and decided to switch from UoP to EC. That's the great thing about having so many school options these days: there's a "best fit" for everyone somewhere. :)

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