Devon77

The one thing I dont like about excelsior is the "test out" option..take the test, and if you pass you don't need to take the class. That's what put me off at first, it is faster to do it that way I guess but I rely on what I learned in nursing school at my job almost every single day and I'm so grateful I was one of those nerds that hung on every word the instructor said..and turned almost every note into an index card and recited them till I knew it by heart lol. By the end of nursing school I was burned out for sure but I don't regret it because I still use all that info now. I just hate the idea of being 40 already and knowing I still have 5 more years left of school with the local option due to prereqs. All I'd have to do for Excelsior is retake the TEAS and I can get started! It s a tough decision...

Lol well I dont think any nursing program is "easy"hahaha...but I work full time so am just looking into excelsior, I do have a local option lined up, but will not be able to start until 2019 due to the fact I need to RETAKE ALL of my prereqs since they are all over 10 yrs old. I'm in the process of doing that now..after I start the program it will be three yrs long (its the only part time BSN in the area). So believe it or not this is my faster option. There are full time, faster routes locally for someone who only has to work part time, or not at all but that is not an option unfortunately. Thanks for the response :)

Thanks for the input...how long did you have to wait to test?

Well I'm 40 and became a nurse 2 years ago...you're not too old, and "and getting towards the end of child bearing years"..I'm sorry but I did laugh and I'm not trying to be harsh...but you really aren't unless you go into super early menopause..or this is the early 1900's lol. One lesson I've learned in my "old age"...don't stress or worry...just go for it! You only live once and life doesn't end at 30 lol.

Thank you for moving the post, I'm new to the forum so didn't know there was a section for excelsior. Thanks for your response as well.

Hello, I was looking into excelsior college, but wanted to hear from recent graduates from the school about what you thought of the program. I've known people that have gotten through the entire program but failed the practical test at the end. Although it would really work for my schedule I do not want to waste time and money and get nowhere obviously. So does anybody know of anyone who liked the program and passed, or should i run as far away from the program as possible lol, thank you!