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Yes, I saw that. I'm in the process of endorsing into Washington, D.C. as well. Especially if Virginia re-instates the clinical hours requirement they used to have that they suspended for the pandemic. I see a lot of opportunities in D.C. and it's closer to where I'm looking to move. We'll see what happens. I was actually checking out Inova Fairfax this afternoon.

I had emailed the Maryland board directly and asked them that because I didn't want to take someone's word for it. The exact answer they gave me was as follows: "Good Afternoon If you receive your BSN at (Drexel and Louisville) you would be allowed to take the NCLEX or endorse into MD and be licensed as long as you meet all of the other requirements."

Gaithersburg/Germantown area.

I'm also working on the DC license. It cost more then VA's did but I'm still going to submit it after I get my background fingerprinting done

Yes, I did that. I got my Virginia license last week. I'm hoping that after I get my BSN, I can license in Maryland. I've been told by their BON that I can do that.

Updating. I chose University Of Louisville because it was quite inexpensive considering what school it is and the fact that I only need 2 Humanities courses besides the BSN courses. Starting in the fall this year. Excellent admissions staff that works with you and treats you like a person, not a bank.

I'm a little concerned at the moment. I graduated Excelsior's program and finally got my NY license in March. I am already enrolled in my online RN to BSN at Louisville in the fall. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am planning to move from New York to Maryland to be closer to family and friends at the end of this Summer. I have scouted around Virginia's nursing jobs (since Maryland doesn't accept EC's program) and took an interest in some of their RN Residencies. HOWEVER, I am terrified that they won't hire anyone who A) Has no experience or B) Attended Excelsior due to it's lack of clinical elements. I have been a paramedic in NYC for over a decade and can certainly hold my own in emergencies and I'm certainly used to stressful environments, but I have a feeling that won't mean much once I get down there. What should I do? Just apply to places and pray? And advice is appreciated.

I also know that Louisville does have a military discount. They drop the tuition down to $250/credit.

I am extensively and intensely looking for a good RN-BSN program that doesn't involve schools I've never heard of. I'm honestly not a fan of Western Governor's. I don't like the fact that it's competency-based and not graded. You end up with the equivalent of a 3.0 GPA at the end, which for someone who was a subpar college student years ago, won't help my efforts in getting into a decent MSN after my BSN is done. Same goes for Chamberlain, Capella, SNHU, Kaplan, and all those other online-only colleges. I know they're all accredited and all that, but I'd rather go to a notable school that people know of and you don't see advertising on TV. Just my opinion, though. So I've narrowed my choices down to Drexel, Louisville, Ohio State, Arkansas, and New Mexico. Drexel of course is expensive so might not go there. I'm intrigued by Louisville ($375/credit) and Arkansas ($298/credit) who both have great curriculums. Haven't looked much into UNM. And of course, Ohio State's program reputation is well-known. I've looked at over 100 schools and dozens of review sites so far and those are my top 5 if anyone wants to look into it more. Also, if anyone has attended those 5 programs, let me know how it was.

It was reported a few days ago (and confirmed on their state board requirements page) that Excelsior College is voluntarily withdrawing their accreditation with the ACNE as of May 11, 2021. That is a huge blow to their program, which only seems to be getting worse. The passing rates are not good, and NCLEX rates are getting lower and lower. Combine that with the lawsuits they had to deal with, that school is going into freefall. I would definitely look elsewhere.

I'm considering Liberty University's RN to BSN program. I recently graduated with my ADN and (most likely, nothing official) passed my NCLEX 2 days ago. I was attracted by the First Responder discount they have and they are relatively cheap compared to other programs. That, however, gives me pause. Cheaper doesn't mean better. Has anyone ever taken their program? Any reviews or other recommendations? I've also applied to Drexel, Utica, Arizona State, and Louisville.

Hi, guys. I finally completed the marathon stress test that is Excelsior College's ADN program. I'm looking to go right into my RN to BSN after my NCLEX (March 2nd) and I've got a few options. I was leaning towards either Drexel, Utica, Arizona State (assuming they ever get back to me), or Maryland. Has anyone gone through either of these programs? I keep hearing that Drexel and Maryland are two of the best in the country and are hard to get into. Does anyone have any recommendations? At the moment, Utica and Drexel seem to want me the most. And PLEASE don't tell me Grand Canyon...after hearing complaints from people who have done their program, I don't trust them.

Thank you. OK that makes me feel better. I have a friend who finished Excelsior a few years ago and couldn't get into any online bachelor's program except Grand Canyon University. Here's hoping I don't have such troubles. I can probably handle Micro and A&P again.

The ATL review place is pretty nice, but I actually prefer Rob's Review. He is so good that Excelsior actually sued him. Lol (I know that was a copyright issue, not the actual viability of the content). Some do both sites. But the general consensus I've found is that the study guide Excelsior gives you is absolutely horrendous. I've been with Rob's site since November and he's been making things much more clear to me. You need at LEAST 2-3 months of CONSTANT studying to really nail this down. Some can do it in 1 month. If you can pull that off and be 110% (not just 100%) that you're ready, go for your date. I recommend putting your name for cancellations, they seem to come up a lot each month.

So I'm due to take my Excelsior CPNE sometime this year (hoping to get called for a cancellation date, since the regular wait is a well-documented disaster. My concern is that when I complete Excelsior's Associate's program, I'm looking to go somewhere else for my Bachelor's. I have no desire to stay living in New York after I graduate with the super expensive taxes and cost of living. The state I'm looking to move too in the future (Maryland) does not accept Excelsior credits (which will probably force me to work in DC, which is a separate license and does accept EC). Excelsior offers you enrollment in their BSN program, but if the credits aren't going to do me any good (and with the ridiculous cost of their tuition), I'm not sure I want to do that. What other online schools will take them and allow me to go for my Bachelor's? Any advice is appreciated.