Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

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EC grads,

Post your year of graduation and your specialty/specialties. I'll go first:

I've been a Level II/III Neonatal ICU nurse since graduation in January '06.

Update 5/2018: I've worked for a large NICU since 2009 in bedside and education roles, and I've been a clinical instructor. I finished EC's MS program in nursing education a couple of years ago. I was recently accepted to the Ph.D. program at a state university.

20 hours ago, blessed2x said:

Thank you very very much. I will definitely be in touch. I’m going for it!

This is also wonderful to hear. What is the periop101 program?

It is a training program offered by many hospitals. Generally, they pay you to train, in exchange for a commitment. Essential, in my opinion, since working in the OR is like no other type of Nursing. 

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Specializes in LPN.
29 minutes ago, Barbara White said:

It is a training program offered by many hospitals. Generally, they pay you to train, in exchange for a commitment. Essential, in my opinion, since working in the OR is like no other type of Nursing. 

Oh wow OK. Thanks for the info.

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Specializes in NICU, Psych, Education.
On 12/4/2021 at 8:40 AM, blessed2x said:

You have no idea how much you have eased my mind with applying to Excelsior. I’m currently an LPN now but now I’m going to pursue my RN. Your absolutely right about “the some” that will down the program , and that’s what kind of changed my mindset about applying. But thank you for being straight forward with me. I’m also glad that CPNE is going away. Let me go take this TEAS so I can get closer to securing this RN money. Thank you again.

I’m another EC grad here. I finished back in 2005, so I’m not going to be much help to you, but I wanted to say good luck! 

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Specializes in LPN.
1 hour ago, EricJRN said:

I’m another EC grad here. I finished back in 2005, so I’m not going to be much help to you, but I wanted to say good luck! 

No you actually are. Still proven that as long as u do what u need to you can graduate from the program. So I thank you for this confirmation as well.

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Specializes in Hospice.

Excelsior LPN to RN: 2015

WGU RN to BSN: 2020

Right after graduating from Excelsior, I got a job in a large hospital system with no problems.  Now I'm a hospice and palliative care nurse.  

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Specializes in Emergency.

I'm loving all the EMT-Ps in here! 

My only advice to anyone starting Excelsior is to study your BON laws and find the workarounds! (Hello Federal employment!) It can be done. 

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Good advice!! I’m lucky that my state is a compact state, so that leaves open many opportunities. California is the big one…. Federal jobs only. So weird…

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Specializes in cardiology, psychiatry, corrections.
On 12/7/2021 at 10:45 AM, Barbara White said:

Good advice!! I’m lucky that my state is a compact state, so that leaves open many opportunities. California is the big one…. Federal jobs only. So weird…

The way I understand the compact licensure (I don’t live in a compact state, but there is also pending legislature) is that if one resides in or declares a compact state as their primary state of residence, s/he is eligible for the compact license which will enable a nurse with that license to practice in any other compact state.  However, If a licensed nurse from a non compact state obtains licensure by endorsement into another compact state, then that license is only valid in that particular state.  According to the ENLC (Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact) website, there is current pending legislature in California to become a compact state.  If it passes, would an Excelsior grad with an ADN who possesses a compact license be eligible to practice in California?

On 12/7/2021 at 10:45 AM, Barbara White said:
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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
19 minutes ago, DoubleblessedRN said:

 According to the ENLC (Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact) website, there is current pending legislature in California to become a compact state.  If it passes, would an Excelsior grad with an ADN who possesses a compact license be eligible to practice in California?

Yes, but they would have to maintain their primary residence outside of California. For example, I am an EC grad living in Tennessee with a compact/multistate license. If California joins the compact, I could work in California under my Tennessee multistate license, like doing a travel contract. However, if I were to move to California, I would not be able to endorse my license into California because they would still look at the source of my RN. 

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LPN to ASN 2008

ASN to BSN 2016

Accepted to UF DNP FNP track starting 08/2025

I've worked in pediatric primary care, medically complex/fragile pediatrics, case management (pediatric and adult), and utilization management. 

I was a military spouse when I attended Excelsior. It served me well, allowing me to work and be present for our son while my husband was deployed. 

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Congratulations! 

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