Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

changeofpaceRN · May 14, 2009

I am wondering the same thing...I am an LPN and need 2 pre reqs for cc a&p II and micro.....But I have heard mixed reviews about EC so i would like some guidance....I live in orlando, and have been an LPN for a little over 2 yrs....IF anyone has any advise i would love it!
Vanessa:heartbeat

I'm in FL too. What kind of info are you looking for?

Noleprincess33 · Jun 3, 2009

I am interested in the Excelsior program. Is it hard???? I work 8-5 in a surgeons office as an LPN...not too much cliniacal things here. My schedule doesnt allow me to go to CC and the wait list for RN school is horrible. So i am thinking of EC but have been made very nervous because of the clinical test at the end....any good information would be helpful please.

Thanks!

julezz77 · Jun 3, 2009

I'm considering excelsior college for my under grad RN. Can anyone tell me the pro's con's and the things they wished they knew before going to nursing school online? I'm currently in a associates program and will not graduate for a year and a half. Times are tough and a I need to go back to work full time which will make my current school near impossible to get through with the work load they put on us.

I want to know everything about the school, so if anyone has some time to write to me I would very much appreciate it!

I have all of my clinical classes done in my current school and quite a bit of experience in a hospital as a PCA.

Thanks!

Julie

NC Girl BSN · Jun 4, 2009

I'm considering excelsior college for my under grad RN. Can anyone tell me the pro's con's and the things they wished they knew before going to nursing school online? I'm currently in a associates program and will not graduate for a year and a half. Times are tough and a I need to go back to work full time which will make my current school near impossible to get through with the work load they put on us.
I want to know everything about the school, so if anyone has some time to write to me I would very much appreciate it!
I have all of my clinical classes done in my current school and quite a bit of experience in a hospital as a PCA.
Thanks!
Julie

Welcome to Allnurses! There are stickies at the top of the forum that you can read to answer alot of your questions.Spend some quality time reading the older threads and you will get alot of opinions about the program. I am a Ec grad and I thought it was a great program.

Donnetta · Jun 10, 2009

I have just completed my CPNE and need to complete preceptorship in OB and Psych according to Okalhoma Board. I would like to talk with someone who has completed their Preceptorship. If you can help in this area please contact me. Thanks for your help.:bowingpur donnetta

Ebony_RN · Jul 19, 2009

I'm an Excelsior graduate as of yesterday (July 17th 2009) and will stay working in Labor & Delivery :nurse: I am also considering staying with them for my BSN and MSN.

MauraRN · Jul 19, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS TO NURSE EBY!! I am staying with EC as well. Graduated EC ADN 6/19/09, passed NCLEX 7/13/09, applied to EC MSN program 7/16/09. Already have a Bachelor's degree (Political Science) and took Micro, Chem, A&P I, A&PII all with labs at my local community college. Just waiting for the Massachusetts BON to post my RN license online and I am good to go. Also, as a new grad applying for the BSN program, you get the application fee waived and they already have your transcripts so you don't have to do that again unless you have taken a course that you want them to credit and they don't have a record of it. I had to pay the $100. app fee for MSN tho. The waiver only is good for ADN to BSN. Good luck!!!

Maureen F., RN, BS

Ebony_RN · Jul 19, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS TO NURSE EBY!! I am staying with EC as well.
Maureen F., RN, BS

Thanks Maureen, and congrats to you also!!! :yeah:

Quick question, I'm trying to decide if I want to do the BSN or RN-MSN route. I just want to know if you are rewarded your BSN while doing the RN-MSN route. Thanks!

Raggedy Ann · Jul 19, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS TO NURSE EBY!! I am staying with EC as well. Graduated EC ADN 6/19/09, passed NCLEX 7/13/09, applied to EC MSN program 7/16/09. Already have a Bachelor's degree (Political Science) and took Micro, Chem, A&P I, A&PII all with labs at my local community college. Just waiting for the Massachusetts BON to post my RN license online and I am good to go. Also, as a new grad applying for the BSN program, you get the application fee waived and they already have your transcripts so you don't have to do that again unless you have taken a course that you want them to credit and they don't have a record of it. I had to pay the $100. app fee for MSN tho. The waiver only is good for ADN to BSN. Good luck!!!
Maureen F., RN, BS

YAY Maureen! You are really going places. Proud of you! Traci

Raggedy Ann · Jul 19, 2009

I'm an Excelsior graduate as of yesterday (July 17th 2009) and will stay working in Labor & Delivery I am also considering staying with them for my BSN and MSN.

Nurse Eby Congrats! Traci

MauraRN · Jul 20, 2009

Thanks Maureen, and congrats to you also!!!
Quick question, I'm trying to decide if I want to do the BSN or RN-MSN route. I just want to know if you are rewarded your BSN while doing the RN-MSN route. Thanks!

I don't know the answer to your question. Never looked at RN-MSN route. Check EC website for this program.

akai6 · Jul 23, 2009

Once again I am so envious of yall! I am having some serious motivational issues with this. I have already enrolled and am already signed up for my tests, I just cant seem to focus.

What were yall studying strategies?