Has anyone done this???

Editorial Team / Moderator · Jul 31, 2008

There was a thread on this two days ago:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f125/rn-students-failed-went-excelsior-321397.html

treeriver1966 · Aug 2, 2008

Hi,

I fall under that category. I comleted more than 50% of my traditional program. I also completed a summer externship program between first and second year. I had a B average. It was due to personal reasons that I chose to complete my degree through Excelsior. It is a hard program, but worth it. I live in Central Pennsylvania and all the magnet hospitals are very happy to hire Excelsior grads. They know the program is hard and know all the hard work we do to get our degree through Excelsior. Check with your state and call a couple local hospitals to get a feel. Also, you might want to check out LTC facilities if that is your interest. You can do it. I am taking my CPNE in less than two weeks. If you really want it, you can be there too. :yeah:

Gonnabeanurse08 · Aug 3, 2008

treeriver1966,

Thank you for your reply.:wink2:

I have completed all but the last semister at a University. So I'm thinking this is more than 50%.

Will you tell me about the program? What all do we have to do? Do they take what we have completed and tell us what we need to complete from them? Do we have to take all of their test? :confused:

I would greatly apperciate any information you can provide me with.

I have mailed my application and transcripts but understand it will be 6 to 8 weeks before I hear anything. During that time I would like to be preparing for what comes next.

I am so ready to complete my degree and become a nures:nurse:.

Like I said before any help and/or information you or anyone else can provide me with will be greatly apperciated. :bow:

treeriver1966 · Aug 4, 2008

The program takes self discipline. You have to want it really bad, so you study. When we were in school, we were tested every 10 days in school. At excelsior, you have the option to go at your own pace. They suggest 3 months study for each nursing theory exam. there are 7 of them. take the practice tests they offer and use the free study guides. also, use the on-line library articles and the epn. go to the site and you will know what all this means. i know a lot of people who took the test with studying less than 3 months. it all depends on your family, if you work, etc. after you take the 7 exams, you will apply for the cpne - 3 day clinical. check out excelsior's web site. also, they will let you know as to whether or not you fall under the completed 50% of your rn program. every rn program is different, that is why the take a look at traditional rn applicants on a one to one basis. good luck. :loveya:

formyfly · Aug 4, 2008

treeriver1966,
Thank you for your reply.:wink2:
I have completed all but the last semister at a University. So I'm thinking this is more than 50%.
Will you tell me about the program? What all do we have to do? Do they take what we have completed and tell us what we need to complete from them? Do we have to take all of their test?
I would greatly apperciate any information you can provide me with.
I have mailed my application and transcripts but understand it will be 6 to 8 weeks before I hear anything. During that time I would like to be preparing for what comes next.
I am so ready to complete my degree and become a nures:nurse:.
Like I said before any help and/or information you or anyone else can provide me with will be greatly apperciated.

I too completed all but my last semester at an university, after you get your acceptance letter you should contact an advisor, depending on what grades you had at your university you may be eligible to test out of some courses. This all depends on your grade in the class and the program you were previously in. Best of luck!

Gonnabeanurse08 · Aug 5, 2008

Thanks! you both helped a lot with information. I was hoping the road to the end would be shorter. :scrying:

But I'm willing to do whatever it takes to finish what I started 3 1/2 years ago. If you or anyone else has any information, insight and/or advice that would be helpful I would appericate it. :bow: