Excelsior College MSN Degree Graduates

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Any Excelsior College MSN degree graduates out there?

Just looking for someone willing to answer my questions, clear my doubts based on personal experience.

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Any Excelsior College MSN degree graduates out there?

Just looking for someone willing to answer my questions, clear my doubts based on personal experience.

I was just wondering if you were able to get any info on Excelsior's MSN program?

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No. No one answered.

I was just wondering if you were able to get any info on Excelsior's MSN program?
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That's too bad. It seems like an interesting option.

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I just graduated. I need to get ready for bed, but feel free to post some questions.

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I just graduated. I need to get ready for bed, but feel free to post some questions.

I will send you a PM. Thanks for replying!

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Unfortunately, I don't have enough posts yet to PM you. I'm trying to post as this will be my 12th one. I think Excelsior College was good for me. Compared to some of the other online schools, I think it is/was the easiest to get into. At the time I was applying, other online schools were more expensive and I was trying to watch the costs. The good news is that you can now get gov't student loans. When I first started, I had to use my credit cards to pay for classes. I wish I could compare what classes are like from one school to the next, as I myself, am curious to see how other schools conduct them. I found that for Excelsior the classes were good and the professors were very knowledgeable. Regarding preceptors, you have to find your own, the school really doesn't help you in that department. I had trouble finding one, but at the last minute was able to get someone to precept me at the hospital I work at. At the end of the Capstone, you fly to Albany and spend the weekend meeting your classmates. We all were apprehensive about going, but once the weekend was finished, we were all glad we got to meet face to face. I'm more than happy to give you more info.... 3 more posts to go :-)

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Thanks for your post!! How long were you expected to work with your preceptor? How many hours a week do you think you devoted to class? Was it lots of papers and powerpoint presentations? I really appreciate your input!!

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Which specialization did you choose for your MSN?

Which state are you in?

And are you looking for a new position with your current employer or a different one?

I just graduated. I need to get ready for bed, but feel free to post some questions.
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Thank you so much for the information. Please share information with me as well?

Unfortunately, I don't have enough posts yet to PM you. I'm trying to post as this will be my 12th one. I think Excelsior College was good for me. Compared to some of the other online schools, I think it is/was the easiest to get into. At the time I was applying, other online schools were more expensive and I was trying to watch the costs. The good news is that you can now get gov't student loans. When I first started, I had to use my credit cards to pay for classes. I wish I could compare what classes are like from one school to the next, as I myself, am curious to see how other schools conduct them. I found that for Excelsior the classes were good and the professors were very knowledgeable. Regarding preceptors, you have to find your own, the school really doesn't help you in that department. I had trouble finding one, but at the last minute was able to get someone to precept me at the hospital I work at. At the end of the Capstone, you fly to Albany and spend the weekend meeting your classmates. We all were apprehensive about going, but once the weekend was finished, we were all glad we got to meet face to face. I'm more than happy to give you more info.... 3 more posts to go :-)
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I have been trying to find out about my MSN options at Excelsior for a while myself. What are your questions? Maybe we can help each other from the information we each have found so far.

I will send you a PM. Thanks for replying!
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Medic 2033 and Mrsilly were kind enough to answer some other questions that I had. I guess my biggest concern is finding a preceptor and what their minimum qualifications are and their necessary level of involvement. I'm beginning to lean toward the Excelsior program, but haven't eliminated Gonzaga. Excelsior's application process also seems a little simpler.

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