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Hey all. I'm a long time viewer, but rarely post. I just wanted to say that i've decided to go thru escelsior to obtain my rn. I'm an LPN, have been for three years, and work in a smaller hospitals CCU/ER.

I've wanted to go for my RN since day one of graduating LPN school, but d/t financial/time restraints have been unable to. I guess i'm honestly here just looking for encouragement that this CAN be done and that i will someday graduate with my RN license.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

It worked for me! :) And many others here. One important consideration is whether or not your state board of nursing recognizes the EC ADN, and if you'd ever move to a state where EC's ADN is not recognized. That part is a major pain, seriously.

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Heya Lunah:) I did check with my BON first thing b/f even speaking with excelsior, and they said that Excelsior was in good standing in my state, and they had no plans of changing that. I live in the midwest, and it seems that all my surrounding states also accept this program also.

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:grpwlcm:

I just graduated and test 11/10.

Good to have another classmate!

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Specializes in Med surg and Psych.

:wlcmhnds:Great to have you, and Good Luck! Traci

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Email me cause I am also starting it the program.

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Specializes in OB.

I am planning on starting the program and am very excited. I had been in contact with ISU and decided that was not for me. It would take me at least 3 years to finish in their program (even though I have all pre-reqs done) plus they have a lot of extra classes that are not nursing related (but they are a BSN program). I must say the CPNE makes me nervous. But like everything else it is something that can be prepared for. Good luck to everyone that is starting this endevour!!

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And to you, Spanishchik!

There are a bunch of us as evidence that it can be done.

:)

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Hello,

I am an RRT and very eager to get my RN. When the nurses are doing wound care and lots of other treatments, I just want to jump in and help. So I know I MUST get my RN. For the one's who have graduated from Excelsior, does it sound possible? I am about to register and I have 2 other RT friends that want to join and do it as well. The bridge for RT to RN is there. What do you think?:uhoh3:

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Sure you can do it. Go for it!

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

it has been done by many people....i am doing the eternal wait for a cpne date ...good luck to you

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Specializes in Critical Care; Skin Management.

Nurse Mo....I'm also in the midwest and just starting the nursing concepts exams! Great to have a near by neighbor in the program! If you don't mind, may I ask where you are?

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