Excelsior Students how are you preparing resumes??

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I recently passed the NCLEX and am now trying to figure out how to prepart a resume. There was really no clinical experience with EC and I am not sure how I should word it.

Does anyone have any advise?

Thank you.

Specializes in Hospice and Pedi Hem-Onc Nursing.

As an EC grad, I must disagree with RNfinally about there being no clinical experience, what exactly was that CPNE then? Might not have been the traditional type of clinicals but EC isnt a traditional school! The time you take preparing for the CPNE, what is that called? I just wanted to address that statement. Now to address whether it should be listed on a resume, answer is NO! Ur clinical training in brick and mortar school or a distance learning program will not count as 'WORK' experience because u werent getting paid for it. It doesnt have to be highlighted under education either because it is understood that u would not hold the title without a clinical foundation, which in our case was the CPNE. Now the other poster is right with saying u must have some kinda lpn/emt exp or else u wouldnt be an EC grad. This is what u list as work exp. I hope this helped and I didnt offend anyone....n if I did, who cares, I love EC and I appreciate the opportunity to complete the ASN through them and I will not have the program belittled in any way shape or form :) so I apologise.

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Specializes in Peds,Corrections, Dialysis, LTC.
As an EC grad I must disagree with RNfinally about there being no clinical experience, what exactly was that CPNE then? Might not have been the traditional type of clinicals but EC isnt a traditional school! The time you take preparing for the CPNE, what is that called? I just wanted to address that statement. Now to address whether it should be listed on a resume, answer is NO! Ur clinical training in brick and mortar school or a distance learning program will not count as 'WORK' experience because u werent getting paid for it. It doesnt have to be highlighted under education either because it is understood that u would not hold the title without a clinical foundation, which in our case was the CPNE. Now the other poster is right with saying u must have some kinda lpn/emt exp or else u wouldnt be an EC grad. This is what u list as work exp. I hope this helped and I didnt offend anyone....n if I did, who cares, I love EC and I appreciate the opportunity to complete the ASN through them and I will not have the program belittled in any way shape or form :) so I apologise.[/quote']

LOL! Girl, I couldn't have said it better!!!!

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.
Now the other poster is right with saying u must have some kinda lpn/emt exp or else u wouldnt be an EC grad. This is what u list as work exp.

Actually, you can graduate from EC without any "real work" experience in health care. That's the OP's problem. It sounds like her ONLY clinical experience is the experience she got as a student from the first program she attended but didn't finish. EC will accept students who flunk out of their nursing school -- and give them their degrees as long as they pass the tests -- additional clinicals not required.

That's one of the main reasons a lot of people (and an increasing number of state boards) have serious reservations about EC. They do graduate people with next-to-nothing in clinical experience. That's the situation with the OP.

If I were the OP, I would simply say that I graduated, am an RN and hope the employer does not ask for details. If they do, talk about the clinicals at your original school in the courses that you passed.

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Specializes in Hospice and Pedi Hem-Onc Nursing.

EC no longer allows entry into the program from completing 50% of clinical semesters from other school, one either has to be a lpn/emt or rt. The op did not specify she had no healthcare exp, so maybe she should chime in here. I do understand that ppl might hold these titles but never actually worked, many variables with individual situations

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Oneflynurz/Mrstookielpn..I too love EC. Yes, I know you spend countless hours preparing for the CPNE, but it is only one weekend. I phrased it as a "weekend clinical" because that is the only time as an EC student that you spend in a hosptial.I have never been an LPN nor a paramedic. I could do EC's program because I completed half of my traditional nursing program.Llg.. Thank you for clarifying that for me..

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Yes I am a graduate..I loved EC.. I would not down play anything about it or its nursing program..

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Specializes in geriatrics, hospice, private duty.

I got my prereqs from a couple of different schools but I'm only listing Ec. I don't think companies care where you got your prereqs, only where you got your degree. I don't really understand why you are worried about listing clinical experience on your resume; I've never heard of that being done, even with schools that offer clinicals. If you have medical experience, list those jobs. If not, do an entry level resume and you should be set. Good luck!

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I thought I was suppose to list them. I was looking online at several entry level RN resumes and they listed clinical experience on it.Thank you everyone for the input. I think I have my resume in order now..Happy New Year!

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Specializes in Wound Care, LTC, Sub-Acute, Vents.
I thought I was suppose to list them. I was looking online at several entry level RN resumes and they listed clinical experience on it.Thank you everyone for the input. I think I have my resume in order now..Happy New Year!

I hope you are proud of your accomplishments. The CPNE is a monster and you conquered it.

Maybe practice being more enthusiastic about EC now so on your interview, they will sense that the EC RN program is not an easy feat?

Good luck RNFinally12!

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It does not matter where you receive you degree from. We all take the same NCLEX and we all receive the same tile... REGISTERED NURSE!!

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AgldragoonRN,Thank you for your kind words. I am very proud if myself. Anyone who graduates from an RN program should be. It is the hardest thing that I have done in my life..

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Actually, you can graduate from EC without any "real work" experience in health care. That's the OP's problem. It sounds like her ONLY clinical experience is the experience she got as a student from the first program she attended but didn't finish. EC will accept students who flunk out of their nursing school -- and give them their degrees as long as they pass the tests -- additional clinicals not required. That's one of the main reasons a lot of people (and an increasing number of state boards) have serious reservations about EC. They do graduate people with next-to-nothing in clinical experience. That's the situation with the OP.If I were the OP, I would simply say that I graduated, am an RN and hope the employer does not ask for details. If they do, talk about the clinicals at your original school in the courses that you passed.
FYI Excelsior no longer admits students who have failed out of a traditional nursing program as of January 1, 2012 "Effective January 1, 2012, applicants who have completed 50% of the clinical credit hours in an associate, bachelor's, or RN diploma nursing program are no longer eligible for direct admission to the School of Nursing. Individuals who have completed at least 50% of the clinical nursing credit hours with a minimum grade of C within 5 years of enrollment into Excelsior College will be reviewed on a case by case appeal basis. This appeal process requires submission of the undergraduate application, fee, official transcripts, and letter of appeal indicating where and how clinical skills are being practiced in a health care setting. Only applicants who are currently employed in a clinical capacity and maintained good academic standing (minimum grade of C in all nursing courses) throughout their nursing program will be considered in this appeal process."

Source: Admission Requirements for Associate Degree in Nursing Programs - excelsior.edu

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