Excelsior questions :)

Nursing Students LPN-RN

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For those of you who are in or went through the Excelsior RN program I have a few questions.

Do your transcripts from prior schooling play a big role in acceptance into the program? Do you need prior experience in the field as an LPN before enrolling or can you go straight from PN graduation?

How are you RN clinicals different from those in your LPN program? I heard the instructors were more strict about observing you than helping and teaching you while in clinical. Was it organized? Did you feel it was thorough?

I know some people who are ignorant about the work it takes to get through the program. Has it affected you in any way in terms of getting a job? As far as I know, if you pass your boards then you have proved you are a competant RN. I just want to know if any employers had ever looked down upon your schooling as "oh internet school is unsafe".

Hope someone out there can answer these for me and I apologize if these questions have been answered already. Thanks in advance!!!

Specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.

I went the Excelsior route and found employers question your clinicals. I told them it takes someone who is creative and independent to go through Excelsior and pass! I was hired right away. Overall experience ok, but not satisfied with lack of clinicals. I'm just grateful I had wonderful co-workers and mentors.:dncgbby::dncgbby::dncgbby::lghmky::dncgcpd::hpygrp:

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