Excelsior Degree and CRNA Grad Schools...

noor · Feb 15, 2005

Hey there,

I don't want to be discouraging or anything, but I know two people who did the same program. With one it took him over a year and a half and the other is still working on his (going on 2 years). They didn't like it and they seemed to have run into a lot of problems. Good luck with yours. Hope it goes better.

MrRacer98 · Feb 15, 2005

Hey there,
I don't want to be discouraging or anything, but I know two people who did the same program. With one it took him over a year and a half and the other is still working on his (going on 2 years). They didn't like it and they seemed to have run into a lot of problems. Good luck with yours. Hope it goes better.

Hey Thanks-

I know it can be like that, however, a person has to have the willpower to "get er done" so to speak. Not to mention if it took me 2 1/2 years I would still be ahead of the waiting lists here in Minnesota...

princess_j · Feb 15, 2005

I did the excelsior program and had absolutely no problems - in fact I have recommend it to many of my colleagues. You are right . . . you have to have the mindset to get it done. I only had to take the nursing courses (6 at the time) and I got them done in about 7 months. The CPNE went smoothe for me - I studied for about a month and I passed. The were very timely with everything. And you don't have to show up for class. There are so many resources for help now including this site. Good luck!

Jolene

(I am from MN too) :)

Hey Thanks-
I know it can be like that, however, a person has to have the willpower to "get er done" so to speak. Not to mention if it took me 2 1/2 years I would still be ahead of the waiting lists here in Minnesota...

loisane · Feb 16, 2005

I think the poster is asking about how a degree from Excelsior will be viewed by nurse anesthesia program admission committees in regard to acceptance.

The question is not about the Excelsior experience itself, that is a separate issue.

loisane crna

MrRacer98 · Feb 16, 2005

I think the poster is asking about how a degree from Excelsior will be viewed by nurse anesthesia program admission committees in regard to acceptance.
The question is not about the Excelsior experience itself, that is a separate issue.
loisane crna

Exactly! Thanks...

fotografe · Feb 16, 2005

I think you need to contact some programs and ask.

princess_j · Feb 16, 2005

OK then . . . I have not received any negative feedback about my Excelsior ADN degree form the schools I have contacted. I do also have another BS from a state university.

Jolene

jacads · Feb 16, 2005

I have my Associates Degree in Nursing from Excelsior college and my bachelor's from South Dakota State University. Excelsior was great finished my ASN in 6 months. I have had 3 interviews for CRNA programs and start this May in Minneapolis. CRNA programs that I interviewed looked at the program as a plus since it was completely a self study/self motivation program.

Good luck

CSLee3, ASN, BSN, LVN, EMT-P · Feb 16, 2005

OK then . . . I have not received any negative feedback about my Excelsior ADN degree form the schools I have contacted. I do also have another BS from a state university.
Jolene

Greetings, I work with a nurse practioner who has ASN and BSN through Excelsior and had NO trouble at all getting into MSN program at UT-Austin. EC publishes a list of graduate programs that accept EC degrees with no strings attached... Most major universities and medical school type programs are on that list! Good Luck

CSL,RN and EC grad

fotografe · Feb 16, 2005

That is great to hear as I am considering finishing my BSN through Excelsior before applying to schools. I sent an email to BC and Northeastern to see what their policies are and will post the response when I get it.

I have my Associates Degree in Nursing from Excelsior college and my bachelor's from South Dakota State University. Excelsior was great finished my ASN in 6 months. I have had 3 interviews for CRNA programs and start this May in Minneapolis. CRNA programs that I interviewed looked at the program as a plus since it was completely a self study/self motivation program.
Good luck

jacads · Feb 17, 2005

I would not do a bachelor's through excelsior as there are plenty of online BSN programs that are easier to accomplis than Excelsior's BSN. By the way Excelsiors program is not an online program it is distant education through self study. No direction like you would get through a university BSN program. Look at South Dakota State Univeristies Upward Mobility Program, or something similar.