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I was just wondering if anyone here had any problems with Excelsior in Ky(especially eastern ky)?

I was also wondering what is required to do the Excelsior Program(anything that requires you to travel, or can't be done online) I was told that you have to go to Ny, Ga,or Wi to take a CPNE test.

I'm currently enrolled in my local college for Diesel Technology, but thought about a change..

Thanks,

Josh

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

You have to already be a healthcare professional to enroll in Excelsior's program, such as an LPN, Paramedic, military corpsman, or RT; or you have to have completed 50% of a nursing program.

The admissions policy is here: https://www.excelsior.edu/pls/portal/url/page/Excelsior_College/School_of_Nursing/School_of_Nursing_Admission_Policy

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You have to already be a healthcare professional to enroll in Excelsior's program, such as an LPN, Paramedic, military corpsman, or RT; or you have to have completed 50% of a nursing program.

The admissions policy is here: https://www.excelsior.edu/pls/portal/url/page/Excelsior_College/School_of_Nursing/School_of_Nursing_Admission_Policy

Does being a EMT-B count?

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

No, you have to be an EMT-P. Sorry!

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Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.

Hi keaton- I'm an EC grad in KY. The Board does recognize the program, but as Lunah stated, you do have to be a LPN or EMT-P to enroll in the program and be considered for licensure. FWIW, I took the CPNE in Atlanta.

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Hi keaton- I'm an EC grad in KY. The Board does recognize the program, but as Lunah stated, you do have to be a LPN or EMT-P to enroll in the program and be considered for licensure. FWIW, I took the CPNE in Atlanta.

Ok, relieved to hear that KY takes EC grads - we're moving there in two weeks... although I have much longer than that before I graduate, but ssh. Any conditions to being able to pracitice? Hours etc.?

Thanks,

V

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Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.

All new grads of any nursing program has to do an internship (120 hours) after graduation, but it is paid, and many interns get job offers at the hospitals they complete their hours in.

http://kbn.ky.gov/education/pon/entry/internship.htm Here's more info from the KY BON.

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