Nedd to complete nursing 3 and 4. Is excelsior an option?

[ryansmum]

I have all core classes done as well as nursing 1 and 2 complete. The only classes I have left are nursing 3 and 4 and I will have my RN. Here is the issue- I need a new school. I was a Great Bay Student. Here is the background:

I was admitted into the nursing program in the fall of 2009. I completed the first semester and continued on to the second semester. Three weeks into the semester my husband suffered a heart attack. A sextuple coronary bypass surgery was preformed. My husband was unable to drive, required cardiac rehab at the hospital and was on disability leave for 12 weeks. We also had 2 children at that time and he was unable to care for them in any way or to lift our infant daughter. I withdrew from the program. Once my husband was well I applied for reentry into the Nursing Program. I was accepted and began in the spring 2011 semester. Again, three weeks into the semester, my family was struck with another crisis. My 2 year old daughter, Olivia passed away unexpectedly while sleeping due to a fatal seizure. I was devastated and in shock but continued through the semester and passed the class.

It is the policy of great bay that readmission is only possible once. I attempted appealing the policy and was denied. I really do not want to redo my nursing classes and am desperately looking for a school where it is possible for me to complete my last 2 classes. Is this possible at Excelsior? I need advice.

Tracy

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

Tracy, I am so sorry to hear of your difficulties and the loss of your daughter. As far as Excelsior goes, you would have to complete the entire curriculum, most likely, if they admit you to the program. Admission requirements are here: Admission Requirements for Associate Degree in Nursing Programs - excelsior.edu. Your best bet is to contact EC and discuss your situation. Good luck!