Looking for Excelsior nursing grads!!!!

[RetrieverGirl]

I am in the process of switching nursing programs because I failed my second nursing class in my ADN program (in which I would've graduated in December 2010). My only options are to transfer to the BSN program through the same university and start all over, or transfer to Excelsior and finish within 12-18 months for my ADN. I wanted to know more about the program from someone with experience. I was unsuccessful my first semester because I took too many credit hours which left me 2 points short of passing in my main nursing class. The reason for my unfortunate grade this time was some unexpected events that occured the last few weeks of school. I did great on all of my tests, but failed the next to the last test and did horribly. My overall class grade headed for a downward spiral and I ended up coming up 3 points shy on the final to redeem myself. I am ready to get things started and I'm nervous about what to expect from the computerized tests!!! I'm determined to become a nurse this time and NOTHING will stand in my way!!! After successful completion I will sit for the nclex in Ohio.

[slunsford]

Excelsior college is a great opportunity for people like me. I have worked all over the world as a paramedic and physician sub. I have not had the time to commit to going to a traditional program and Excelsior college has afforded me the opportunity to complete my nursing degree. I have not been a nursing school drop out or "hopper" as one person commented. Excelsior has standards for admission which require you to have clinical experience. I would highly reccommend Excelsior College for anyone currently working in healthcare looking to obtain their RN. Excelsior College is a school of excellence from the NLN and if you look at a lot of nursing schools out there many are not NLN accredited. i wish anyone that wants to complete an Excelsior College degree good luck and a bit of advise. use the online nursing conferences provided by excelsior, they are on the money for the exams. Also if you can try to do your prereqs at a local community college so if you want to transfer to a bsn program you can count on them being acccepted (General education credits only) due to the fact most schools require you to have a lab for science courses to be transfered.