I aM floored. I just received notice from GA Board of Nursing that they denied the endorsement of my MN RN license because I did not meet clinical practice requirements . When I called the board, they transferred me to a their Legal Nurse Consultant who stated that effective July 1, 2008 GA would no longer endorse RN license from Excelsior College students with no previous RN experience. She suggested that I go to my licensed state and work for a while then try again, but she could not give me a time frame.
Has anyone else experienced this. I thought we should at least have gotten some sort of notice/warning before this type of rule be adopted by the board. I am going to file a motion for reconsideration using an Attorney. Before I entered Excelsiors program I called GA Board to verify acceptance. I had been accepted to a traditional LPN to RN bridge program; I could have been almost finished their too. I am so sad right now. I have been crying for two days. I think I will need to see my doctor for Zoloft.
I have been an LPN for over 13 years doing Med/Surg for at least 10. I work on a hospital unit right now. THIS IS SO UNFAIR!!!:banghead:
That is the same thing they told me, so it must be the same rude person. The next time you call (which will be tomorrow:D) Get the person's name before you ask her about your license. If she is rude, then you call the head of the RN board and report her by name (I have the number, PM me if you need it). But, be sure you ask for a name before you start talking about the status of your license.
Take it from me, loves...I've been where you are right now...we are praying for all of you!
I checked the website yesterday and my licenses number was posted. I am so glad that part of the battle is over, but we as Georgia nurses have a long ways to go before they know we deserve the same respect as the nurses from the "traditional programs."Doing the happy dance in Georgia, finally after eight months, I can pursue my dream. Thanks to everyone for their letters and e-mails of support!!!
I called just now and no license number yet. I asked why it was taking so long this week as they met on monday and tuesday and she stated that they are meeting wed-friday. When are they going to make up their mind. this has been 6 months in waiting.
Yeah for grandyrn2b08. Happy to hear you got your license.
I checked the website yesterday and my licenses number was posted. I am so glad that part of the battle is over, but we as Georgia nurses have a long ways to go before they know we deserve the same respect as the nurses from the "traditional programs."Doing the happy dance in Georgia, finally after eight months, I can pursue my dream. Thanks to everyone for their letters and e-mails of support!!!
:yeah:Congratulations!!!! Finally...please keep in touch with us here at EC...we may need your support in the future!!
Here's to RN's...and all the great things they do to keep us healthy and safe!!
WHOOP WHOOP!!!!! GRADY RN, WITHOUT THE 2B!!!!!!:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::nurse::nurse::nurse:
All of you who are still waiting, they are at least meeting 4 days this week, so don't lose heart!!!! Hang in there and we are still praying for you!!!
I just called the board again and she said my file was for review on 3-16 but to please wait 10 days for any new posting. Guess I will have to wait till next week.
Maybe I will have a very nice birthday present next friday and find out I am an RN in Georiga!!!! :):):)
I just called the board again and she said my file was for review on 3-16 but to please wait 10 days for any new posting. Guess I will have to wait till next week.
Maybe I will have a very nice birthday present next friday and find out I am an RN in Georiga!!!! :):):)
. When I called the board, they transferred me to a their Legal Nurse Consultant who stated that effective July 1, 2008 GA would no longer endorse RN license from Excelsior College students with no previous RN experience. She suggested that I go to my licensed state and work for a while then try again, but she could not give me a time frame.
Here's to RN's...and all the great things they do to keep us healthy and safe!!
:yeah:
gobsmackednurse
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That is the same thing they told me, so it must be the same rude person. The next time you call (which will be tomorrow:D) Get the person's name before you ask her about your license. If she is rude, then you call the head of the RN board and report her by name (I have the number, PM me if you need it). But, be sure you ask for a name before you start talking about the status of your license.
Take it from me, loves...I've been where you are right now...we are praying for all of you!