excelsior college

caliotter3 · Aug 30, 2009

Am at the tail end. Only have the CPNE to go. I believe that Excelsior is a godsend to many nurses who otherwise could not go to a traditional RN program. It is unfortunate that several states are placing restrictions on it or disallowing it altogether.

docbkh · Aug 30, 2009

I graduate from Excelsior with my AD in a couple weeks. I found the program to be reasonable and accommodating, which I completed in about 3 years (had to do all of my lib arts too). If you have the time and motivation, I believe it's possible to complete the whole thing within a couple years (doing it part time). I initially struggled with my procrastination, compounded by the liberal scheduling (no teacher to give/hold you to deadlines) and my fear of being adequately prepared for the exams (but I never failed an exam and my final GPA was 3.52). As I got into a routine and used resources that EC offered, as well as those shared here, I settled in and got through it.

flightnurse2b, LPN · Aug 30, 2009

i am going to be starting the program as soon as i get my official review back, i sent in my transcripts a few weeks back and now i am just waiting for that so i can get started!

i am really hoping to finish within a year and a half or so, hoping i can stay motivated and on track with a new baby coming in november. i am excited to start because there are no other LPN-RN programs within 90 miles of where i live.

we have alot of great resources here on AN to help us too who are graduates of EC and are working RN's now. :)

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Aug 30, 2009

I got my initials from them. I loved it. I hated nursing school.

Took me two years.

Brooklynqueen, RN · Aug 31, 2009

Am at the tail end. Only have the CPNE to go. I believe that Excelsior is a godsend to many nurses who otherwise could not go to a traditional RN program. It is unfortunate that several states are placing restrictions on it or disallowing it altogether.

what states are they? I know California is one of them. (which I thought was the only one)...what other states dont allow excelsior grads?

Brooklynqueen, RN · Aug 31, 2009

I got my initials from them. I loved it. I hated nursing school.
Took me two years.

soo many questions :coollook: when did you graduate? are you working in hspital? if so, were you already working in hospital while attending excelsior? im really considering going there: my background: bs in another area, lpn 2009 just graduated and considering attending excelsior for asn.. im lost!

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Aug 31, 2009

soo many questions when did you graduate? are you working in hspital? if so, were you already working in hospital while attending excelsior? im really considering going there: my background: bs in another area, lpn 2009 just graduated and considering attending excelsior for asn.. im lost!

Graduated last September.

Not working. Recession has hit this area hard and there are no jobs anywhere. When I graduated I was working as the informatics nurse in a small local critical access hospital. I was laid off in June.

As a Brooklyn gal Excelsior is perfect for you. I'm originally from Staen Island and now live wya upstate NY - north of Albany, near Canada. :)

Wander over to the Distance Learning forum. There's a lot of EC information in there. And feel free to write me if you want.

bnursewoods · Sep 12, 2009

Am at the tail end. Only have the CPNE to go. I believe that Excelsior is a godsend to many nurses who otherwise could not go to a traditional RN program. It is unfortunate that several states are placing restrictions on it or disallowing it altogether.

I just enrolled this month and i am not quit sure what books to get etc. Is there a list of require books to help you along?

What is the best study technique/guide. Did you attend any of the workshops? I kind of feel a little lost. I think I will call the advisor next week because I want to finish in 7 months. ( at least I plan on it) How long did it take to get a clinical site? How was the FCC if you have taken it?

miniaday · Sep 17, 2009

hi,

i have seen some advertisement about rn to bsn offered by excelsior college, indiana university and ragis universities through the college network. would you pls. suggest me which one is internationally recognized and what would be the fees?.. i am an international nurse and valid rn-mn and cgfns holder. i would like to join it in online. i have 16+years experience in nursing.. someone pls. help me.

w/regards

miniaday

krupali · Sep 18, 2009

i am going to be starting the program as soon as i get my official review back, i sent in my transcripts a few weeks back and now i am just waiting for that so i can get started!
i am really hoping to finish within a year and a half or so, hoping i can stay motivated and on track with a new baby coming in november. i am excited to start because there are no other LPN-RN programs within 90 miles of where i live.
we have alot of great resources here on AN to help us too who are graduates of EC and are working RN's now. :)

hey i just apply too and they evaluate my trancript and i have finish most of my pre require but i have to take life span and info. litectu...anyway good luck let me know when r u starting so we can help each other.....bye take care

bnursewoods · Sep 25, 2009

Hi miniaday,

The cheapest route to go is ISU LPN-BSN online program. If time is your delema, then I would just go to Excelsior. The others are advertising companies that sell you a curicullum to study and pass Excelsior's exams. Cut out the middle man and just go straight to Excelsior.

I am waiting out a year at ISU because I found that I could possible finish the classes at Excelsior in 7 months if I was to take a class a month. However, I am going back to ISU to bridge to BSN when I am done at Excelsior. I am currently ranked as a 1st semester senior at ISU from previous studies.

Write back if more info is needed.