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Excelsior Help Please

hello all! I have read the board and their website and I sent an email just wanted to post here to see if i can get an answer faster. So I am a medical assistant and I have all my prereq's done I just need the core nursing classes is excelsior an option for me? I was unsure what the 50% of clinical classes meant. I have done a lot of classes online before so I know this will work for me I just want to know from others who have or are going there! Thanks.

Also if I am unable to apply for excelsior is there any other accreditated school that offers online that is an option?

Any help is much appreciated! Thanks so much!

Heather

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    Pretty sure you have to be a LPN, Respiratory Therapist, Paramedic to do the RN program thru Excelsior. Call the school to double check.

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    The 50% completion of clinical classes pertains to those who are applying to Excelsior based upon completion of at least 50% of an RN program.

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    yeah i am wondering what 50% do they want in illinois i have everything done for there RN program except for the core RN classes so i do have over 50% completed of their total RN program I am wondering if that is qualifying for application?

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    yeah i am wondering what 50% do they want in illinois i have everything done for there RN program except for the core RN classes so i do have over 50% completed of their total RN program I am wondering if that is qualifying for application?

    My understanding is that the "50%" refers to having completed >50% of the nursing classes and clinicals, not stuff like prerequisites.

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    yeah i am wondering what 50% do they want in illinois i have everything done for there RN program except for the core RN classes so i do have over 50% completed of their total RN program I am wondering if that is qualifying for application?

    No. You must have more than 50% of the Nursing courses done and it is the clinical component that they are concerned with. Furthermore, it is Excelsior's call whether or not you have completed enough, as people have stated that they have been denied admission based on EC telling them not enough credits completed. Speak to an admissions representative to clarify this for yourself.

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    i don't think you are eligible because you do not have the required credentials to be accepted in their rn program.

    i do not think there is an "online" lpn or rn (generic) program because the clinical component of the program is needed in order to be a safe nurse.

    can you do an lpn program in your local area or even better an rn program in your community college? if you become an lpn, then you will be eligible in excelsior college and indiana state university(bsn) lpn-rn programs.

    i hope you find a program that suits your needs. good luck!

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