excelsior college and writing

Baloney Amputation, BSN, LPN, RN · Jun 7, 2008

could i get a BSN and a MSN from excelsior without writing a single essay? If not, how many essays will they require me to write in total for the BSN and MSN programs?

I'm still in the ASN, but I did read on the EPN section for the BSN yesterday for the heck of it. It seems there indeed are essays in the BSN classes along with a couple classes that require videotapes. I couldn't imagine NOT writing essays for any BSN.

ivanh3 · Jun 7, 2008

could i get a bsn and a msn from excelsior without writing a single essay? if not, how many essays will they require me to write in total for the bsn and msn programs?

that would be really strange, and quite honestly...lame. one of the biggest benefits of furthering your education (in nursing or otherwise) is to improve your writing and communication skills. i'm in a masters program right now, and we write tons of papers. they vary in length from 2-3 pages on up. these papers help you hone your research skills, organize your thoughts, and help you to master the apa style of citation. there are other benefits as well. you will increase your knowledge and vocabulary which will only help your professional image and how you present to your patients and peers.

it doesn't matter if you are pursuing an advanced practice, administrative/leadership, or educator role you will need all of the benefits that come with writing papers.

TIN65RN · Jun 7, 2008

could i get a BSN and a MSN from excelsior without writing a single essay? If not, how many essays will they require me to write in total for the BSN and MSN programs?

Seriously? :eek:

BBFRN, BSN, PhD · Jun 8, 2008

that would be really strange, and quite honestly...lame. one of the biggest benefits of furthering your education (in nursing or otherwise) is to improve your writing and communication skills. i'm in a masters program right now, and we write tons of papers. they vary in length from 2-3 pages on up. these papers help you hone your research skills, organize your thoughts, and help you to master the apa style of citation. there are other benefits as well. you will increase your knowledge and vocabulary which will only help your professional image and how you present to your patients and peers.
it doesn't matter if you are pursuing an advanced practice, administrative/leadership, or educator role you will need all of the benefits that come with writing papers.

i totally agree. i think most nurses nowadays get the bsn after the asn in order to either go on to grad school, to teach, or to facilitate job advancement. all of those options are going to require enhanced writing skills.