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  1. What is a "passing grade" for your nursing program?

    If anyone is still reading this topic, I'd like to solicit feedback on class averages. Our requirements are similar to many of those referenced above. Minimum 78 to pass the class and minimum of 78...
  2. SSSLE: good for you for knowing what you want and going after it.... and for your dedication to a long course of training. As far as I know, Excelsior has the most "remote"/online program for...
  3. I have considered WGU's program but have not gone there. I'd like to point out that WGU's standards are such that students must have, at a minimum, a 3.0 equivalent to complete each class, not that...
  4. NVCC Virginia. question

    I am in the program now. Your GPA is 4.0 out of 4.0? You will not have a problem getting in with a 4.0 GPA. I don't know what their preferred TEAS score is. You are probably ok with what you have....
  5. ADN online?

    Have you checked out the Excelsior.edu ADN program? Be sure and look carefully at any "footnotes" for your state. Some states require additional experience or training in addition to completion of...
  6. WGU is one program (among many) that I might consider for a BSN. I have researched a lot of programs. I am encouraged to hear that people have gotten into NP programs with WGU degrees. I understand...
  7. Excelsior ASN (LPN to RN) students in NoVa?

    It was my understanding that you did the 250 (or 400) "provisional" status hours after you passed the NCLEX. No? Maybe it can be either before or after. I will have to circle back with Excelsior...
  8. Lactation specialty and MSN degrees

    I am struggling with the same issue! Union Institute & University offers a M.A. in Health & Wellness with a specialization in Lactation Consulting. But where I work acute care facilities do...
  9. I am starting the Excelsior ASN (I am an LPN getting RN) program. Wanted to see if there are any others out there in the Northern Virginia/DC area. Thought I might see if there is interest in...
  10. Though a bit dated now, this is excellent info. Thank you to the researchers and contributors, especially paddler. I am saving it to reference when I get to "phase III" of my nursing
  11. This is an accredited bricks and mortar college and the program is accepted by the B of N in Maryland, so I have no reservations about it being a "legitimate" program; however, that does not mean it...
  12. Taking pre-requisite classes vs CLEP test

    This string is old but just want to add my 2 cents: I am very pro-CLEP. Here is my story: Several years ago, I was working on a liberal arts degree and transferred from one university to another...
  13. Excelsior LPN to RN

    I would like to know if anyone has successfully used any free Google library (or other free or inexpensive online library) textbooks to study for Excelsior nursing exams. This would be besides your...
  14. As of July 2013, Excelsior graduates ARE eligible to practice in Maryland with 1000 of post-licensure clinical experience. According to Excelsior, some states have additional requirements for...
  15. LPN to RN Distance Learning in Virginia

    Virginia WILL accept an Excelsior credential IF you have 960 hours of practice time in another jurisdiction. You can gain those hours through a federal job or if you happen to be close to DC, this...