Excelsior route for Paramedic to RN ?

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Im a paramedic for a 911 ambulance service and have been an ER tech and CNA in my time. I was taking classes at the local community college for the medic to RN bridge program; however, it seems that every time I turn around there are more requirements and hoops to jump through. I am tossing up the idea of starting at excelsior. I have been researching a lot about EC here online. I've read horror stories as well as success stories. I work full time midnights and the thought of having flexibility sounds amazing. I do have a couple questions for current or graduated EC students :)

- Do you purchase books that EC recommends to read prior to taking the final exam ?

- Does the ADN transfer if I wanted to go to another BSN school besides EC?

I am open to any other helpful tips. Thank you guys :)

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Excelsior College is accredited, so credits earned while obtaining the ADN/ASN degree will transfer to many RN/BSN programs.

In fact, a longtime member of these forums with the user name of LunahRN was a paramedic who earned her ASN from Excelsior, and later, a BSN degree through an online program at a different school.

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And speaking of Lunah... she compiled this great post with all the information you will need to get started:

https://allnurses.com/excelsior-college-online/excelsior-college-distance-808335.html

GOOD LUCK!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Barbara, thanks! I was going to come on here later to pimp my article/info link after I read this post earlier. :D

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Barbara, thanks! I was going to come on here later to pimp my article/info link after I read this post earlier. :D

SURE! I am always happy to pimp your article! It is SO informative and complete... so glad you compiled it!! :)

You helped me and many others through the years, and it is much appreciated!!

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