ECWendy

Thanks for the info! I have heard nothing but good about the Amarillo site and will definitely shoot for that location. You have eased my anxiety. Thanks, Wendy

Yep, MAs can work in hospitals but they aren't really necessarily called MAs. I am currently a nursing student through Excelsior College and am about to start a job in a hospital titled "Clinical Assistant". It's basically a combo of MA and Nursing Assistant. The starting pay seems to be much better than what clinics or nursing homes offer around here (Austin, TX).

Hey Jenny, yes, Texas does allow you to sit for the boards after graduating from Excelsior. In fact, I didn't even know that Excelsior existed until I found it specifically mentioned on the Texas Board of Nursing website. They don't accept any other distance learning schools for your ADN other than Excelsior. I live in Texas as well and was so grateful to find something like EC! Good luck and feel free to drop me a private message anytime! Wendy:monkeydance:

Thanks! I really don't seem to be having any trouble with the exams. I've really kept up with medicine so don't seem to be struggling with that part. My main concern was the CPNE.. :) Wendy

Hi, I have a question about the CPNE. I was admitted into Excelsior College due to my military experience. My question is this..I completed my military service in 1998 and took a different career path. Now, several years later I have decided to follow my dream of nursing. Will it hurt me in the CPNE by not working in the field for so long? I plan on taking the EC workshop when the time comes, but I just want to know what my chances are. I have heard some say that current experience can hurt you due to picking up bad habits, etc. I would like input from others. Thanks! Wendy