Excelsior grads enrolled in BSN programs in states that dont accept Excelsior

dblpn · Oct 18, 2011

I've wondered that as well. i was thinking maybe with a higher degree than the associates states like maryland will grant licensure. cant wait to read other responses on this one.

ssalulu · Oct 18, 2011

It's because his RN education came from Excelsior. He learned how to be an RN there, not through his BSN program. Does that make sense? I think it's unfair, but it is what it is.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Oct 18, 2011

State boards of nursing will always consider the source of the RN, not a subsequent degree that doesn't result in a higher level of licensure. So even though I now have a BSN, I can't be licensed in Maryland because I graduated from EC after 12/31/2007 (that was their cut-off date). So going back for an RN-to-BSN is not a loophole. Sorry! Currently Maryland and California are the only states that will not license EC ADN grads.

http://www.excelsior.edu/state-board-requirements

luvluv · Oct 18, 2011

This sucks but oh well that doesnt stop me from working in any federal hospital in Maryland.

Lunah how long were you in the Army? Did you do a direct accession into the Nurse Corps after your BSN?

wigglesgogo · Oct 18, 2011

So, I have heard of this but also still keep seeing nurses licensed in Maryland that are E.C. recent grads. There is some way, they are getting around it. I did talk with someone at the board before and they wanted you to do a precetorship program, before licensure would be granted. I am in Maryland and doing EC now.

luvluv · Oct 18, 2011

Preceptorship where? I mean I plan on working at mostly federal hospitals but I would love to put Johns Hopkins on my resume at some point in time.

NurseCubanitaRN2b, BSN, RN · Oct 19, 2011

From what the BRN in CA has stated is that they don't evaluate the school but rather the applicants nursing education. So to me that would mean ALL nursing education hence why they request transcripts from ALL institutions. The BRN has also stated that they look to make sure that the applicants nursing education meets or exceeds CA requirement. Their big stink is clinicals in concurrent with theory. The job of the BRN is to insure that they license quality nurses. I will have to say they do listen to what the consumers say but don't count on them giving you any straight answers when it comes to Excelsior College. If a student can somehow squeeze in clinical time other than the CPNE in concurrent with theorythen you may have a valid argument with the BRN. Other than that good luck.

wigglesgogo · Oct 19, 2011

They have info on the website and check out Comar 10.27.01.01 as a this is what they actually go by the law.

NurseCubanitaRN2b, BSN, RN · Oct 19, 2011

What website? Can you please provide a link?

Editorial Team / Moderator · Oct 19, 2011

They have info on the website and check out Comar 10.27.01.01 as a this is what they actually go by the law.

Yes, but then there's this: http://www.mbon.org/news/dlc_final_report2.pdf

Still a no-go for EC grads in Maryland. Not sure how EC grads would be working in Maryland unless they are getting a compact license from another state and working in Maryland under a compact license.

wigglesgogo · Oct 20, 2011

Here is the link. The law does not specifically state approval for EC nurses but if you read thru the law you can see where there is a way. Even though the above is a report and board recommendations, no final approval did not state these laws would change. Basically if you are trying to get licensed in Marylad you will have to get approval from the board for the preceptor course using their outline as written in the law. I also spoke with the disrector of Education to verify this before signing up for EC. Of course I live close to DC so I can always get licensed there as well.

http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/SubtitleSearch.aspx?search=10.27.01.*