Excelsior College Questions

suzanne4, RN · Mar 6, 2006

Do you already have your LPN license? If not, I would be very cautious as to which on-line program that you attend, as the EC program isn't accepted in all states any more, and especially if you do not already hold a license.

Best bet for concerns about the program is to phone them, and they will give you the information that you need.

jab3da · Mar 6, 2006

yeah i'm working on my lpn right now. i graduate in june. i'm considering online for my rn so i can work full time as an lpn while in school. anywho, i plan on contacting them, but i'd also like to hear from people that have gone through the program. i want to know if it is worth it or not.

suzanne4, RN · Mar 6, 2006

Make sure that it is accepted by your BON before you do any on-line program for the RN. Whether EC, or any of the others.

You may not think that you will eve be moving, but that is something else to also consider. Best suggestion is a program that is accepted throughout the entire US.

moodychick, LPN · Mar 7, 2006

Are you saying that EC is not accepted all over the US? I am currently enrolled there; now I'm not so sure I want to continue. Has anyone had any problems with registering for a class and then being told it is cancelled due to lack of interest? How can you cancel an on-line class? Am I missing something? :uhoh3:

suzanne4, RN · Mar 7, 2006

No it is not. Please do your homework on this, and on any program. Make sure that it is approved in all states before signing up.

Just do a search here and you will see plenty of this topic.

Sheri257 · Mar 7, 2006

Are you saying that EC is not accepted all over the US?

Here is some info on which states accept EC under certain conditions, and which states do not. But it's always best to check with the boards of nursing to verify the info:

Colorado: Anyone registered before January 1, 2006 will be grandfathered in with no changes. Those who are not LPNs will need 750 additional clinical hours. Those who are LPNs will need 350 additional clinical hours. Or, you have to work 2,000 hours as an RN in another state.

Kansas: EC ADN's must work 1,000 hours as an RN in another state.

California: EC ADN students have to enrolled on or before December 6, 2003 to obtain licensure.

Alabama evaluates Excelsior College graduates on an individual basis. It's not clear what this means but a paramedic was denied licensure in 2002.

Georgia will take Excelsior College graduates through reciprocity.

Louisiana, Washington, Florida, and Rhode Island accept LPN's only.

Illinois: You need to work two years as an RN in another state to obtain licensure.

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Firemedic7 · Mar 12, 2006

Hi All-

I read on Excelsior's website that you can work at federal facilities in any state if you are licensed in another state, is this true? I figured this to mean VA hospitals but would that include military hospitals (maybe you have to be in the military, I don't know.).

You guys always provide alot of info so I thought i would ask.....

traumahawk99 · Mar 13, 2006

Here is some info on which states accept EC under certain conditions, and which states do not. But it's always best to check with the boards of nursing to verify the info:
Colorado: Anyone registered before January 1, 2006 will be grandfathered in with no changes. Those who are not LPNs will need 750 additional clinical hours. Those who are LPNs will need 350 additional clinical hours. Or, you have to work 2,000 hours as an RN in another state.
Kansas: EC ADN's must work 1,000 hours as an RN in another state.
California: EC ADN students have to enrolled on or before December 6, 2003 to obtain licensure.
Alabama evaluates Excelsior College graduates on an individual basis. It's not clear what this means but a paramedic was denied licensure in 2002.
Georgia will take Excelsior College graduates through reciprocity.
Louisiana, Washington, Florida, and Rhode Island accept LPN's only.
Illinois: You need to work two years as an RN in another state to obtain licensure.
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i know for a fact florida gives reciprocity to all excelsior graduates, not just lpn's. please don't spread misinformation. you clearly haven't bothered to verify the veracity of your "information".

people wondering about reciprocity should call the state board and get it straight from the horse's mouth... otherwise, misinformation becomes "truth".

pedinurse05 · Mar 13, 2006

i know for a fact florida gives reciprocity to all excelsior graduates, not just lpn's. please don't spread misinformation. you clearly haven't bothered to verify the veracity of your "information".
people wondering about reciprocity should call the state board and get it straight from the horse's mouth... otherwise, misinformation becomes "truth".

I took the program in Florida and received my license in Florida. Florida requires you to be an LPN to sit for boards in their state--however I do think you can endorse in from another state if you have a license there (even if you obtained it via another way like paramedic, RT, etc).

Sheri257 · Mar 13, 2006

i know for a fact florida gives reciprocity to all excelsior graduates, not just lpn's. please don't spread misinformation. you clearly haven't bothered to verify the veracity of your "information".
people wondering about reciprocity should call the state board and get it straight from the horse's mouth... otherwise, misinformation becomes "truth".

This link from the Florida BON website doesn't mention reciprocity ...

http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/nur_faq.html

Q: Can I apply for a nursing license in Florida if I graduated from Regents (Excelsior) College?

A: Licensed Practical Nurses who had integrated clinical and theory in their practical nursing program, and subsequently graduated from Regents (Excelsior) College, may apply for licensure in Florida. Non-LPN’s may apply only if they were enrolled in the Regents (Excelsior) College program on or before August 10, 1994.

But, in case there are exceptions ... this is why I said at the top of the post that people should call the state boards to verify the info.

Take a chill pill.

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traumahawk99 · Mar 13, 2006

the point is that you're attempting to paint the worst possible picture, and yes, it's misinformation... what makes it worse is it's deliberate. as though an EC graduate wouldn't be allowed to work in all the states you list! it's simply ridiculous.

if you look under the rules for reciprocity in florida, the educational requirement is that you qualify for the nclex in another state. thus reciprocity is freely given to EC grads. why don't you call state boards before you post misinformation here attempting to discourage those pondering enrollment in EC?

so rather than me taking a chill pill, perhaps you could take an honesty pill?

i'll agree with you on one point. that people should directly call state boards and get the truth, rather than take anyone's word for anything here. this is clearly disconnected from reality.