Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

ColeStyles · Jul 19, 2011

thank you so much for the info:)

BetterMeRN · Jul 19, 2011

any regrets? know of any other states that won't accept EC?

No regrets, I don't plan on moving to any of those states. If you're thinking of any of those states that have issues with EC do your research.

NighthawkDC2 · Jul 27, 2011

The only states where it's likely an EC grad will never be licensed, as things stand now, are California and Maryland. All other states with any issues/caveats have additional requirements for EC RNs to meet for licensure. I'm pretty sure it's just those two that are a no-go. But one could work in virtually any state if employed by a Federal agency, like the VA or the military. :)

So, if you're an EC Grad, you can't get licensed in these states AT ALL? Can you be licensed in another state and transfer your license over, etc? What about if you complete your ADN at EC and then do your RN-BSN somewhere else?

ColeStyles · Jul 27, 2011

great Q nighthawk, I was wondering the same...

Editorial Team / Moderator · Jul 27, 2011

So, if you're an EC Grad, you can't get licensed in these states AT ALL? Can you be licensed in another state and transfer your license over, etc? What about if you complete your ADN at EC and then do your RN-BSN somewhere else?

That is correct -- you will not be licensed in the states that do not accept EC grads. Doing an RN-BSN somewhere else will not matter -- the state BONs will always consider the initial source of your licensure for ability to endorse your license into that state, and for EC grads, EC will always be the source of the RN.

dayshiftnurse · Nov 3, 2011

to Lunah: wow, that is awful...i always thought that EC grads would be able to get around those rules by having additional or co-degrees...gee, well we'll see in time.

anyway, i dont know if i've posted on this thread before but i'm an EC grad 2003...quickly trained into ICU studies and have been in that area for the past 6+ years. have icu/ccu/and soon dialysis certificates. hope to teach nursing in a 3rd world country one day... in the meantime, considering np degree...love bedside and want to continue to do a good job there.

good luck to all and all future ec grads.

medicrnohio, RN · Nov 6, 2011

I thought I'd give a little update on myself since graduating from EC!

EC ASN - January 2005

EC BSN - July 2008

University of Pittsburgh MSN w/ Family NP Specialization - August 2011

I've had the opportunity to work in telemetry, ER, home care, medical ICU, cardiothoracic ICU, LTAC, and long term care.

Currently working as a FNP in geriatrics. Love my job!

jess252590 · Feb 27, 2012

I'm wondering if anyone has used Excelsior in philadelphia and was able to get a job?

okscrapper · Feb 28, 2012

I'm in OK and have a few months left on the EC program. Then I have to complete xtra hrs in OB and MH. After that I can sit for boards. I know several EC nurses in OK that are working in various settings.

Mimi2BNP · Mar 1, 2012

Congrats Lunah,

Just wanted to know if there is an age limit for the Army nursing. I would love to do flight nursing. Or just get the experience of active duty. Thanks.

N1colina · Mar 1, 2012

LPN since 2006 (LTC, rehab, family practice)

May 2011 RN from EC

May 2012 BSN from WGU

Working on an Ortho/Neuro med/surg floor since July 2011

Editorial Team / Moderator · Mar 2, 2012

Congrats Lunah,
Just wanted to know if there is an age limit for the Army nursing. I would love to do flight nursing. Or just get the experience of active duty. Thanks.

The age limit is 42. There is some basic info/links in this thread from the Government/Military forum: https://allnurses.com/government-military-nursing/basic-information-military-647549.html