Texas and Excelsior College

Oxsfox · Feb 17, 2010

Yes, they do. I had the same question when I called them.

txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN · Feb 17, 2010

i am a ec grad living in texas....no issues whatsoever with the bon.....

caliotter3 · Feb 17, 2010

Be aware that once you are accepted in the program, you will have seven years to complete it. A lot can happen in seven years in regards to the viability of the program with the state of TX. So, a lesson that can be learned from others in other states is this: get in, get out, get it done, get your nursing license, so any baloney that might happen in the future does not get a chance to affect you and your nursing license. Good luck with the program.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Feb 17, 2010

Be aware that once you are accepted in the program, you will have seven years to complete it. A lot can happen in seven years in regards to the viability of the program with the state of TX. So, a lesson that can be learned from others in other states is this: get in, get out, get it done, get your nursing license, so any baloney that might happen in the future does not get a chance to affect you and your nursing license. Good luck with the program.

I think (but I'm not sure) that during the last review by the Texas BON, they approved EC through 2017 and would be re-reviewing at that time. Not 100% on that, but I'm pretty sure.

EquuszARNP · Feb 24, 2010

It's been my observation that to avoid getting sued, when BON's make changes to how/if they accept Excelsior, they make the changes effective on a certain date so that currently enrolled students aren't affected. For example, California made it so anyone enrolled after Dec 2003 would not be approved for licensure in that state (although I think they review it on a case by case basis now). I think generally, if the state accepts it when you're enrolled, you'll be eligible for licensure there when you finish, even if they've changed their policy.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Feb 24, 2010

I think generally, if the state accepts it when you're enrolled, you'll be eligible for licensure there when you finish, even if they've changed their policy.

Yep ... I think Georgia is the exception to this, though. Unfortunately for those in Georgia.

EquuszARNP · Feb 24, 2010

That sounds like lawsuit material to me.

If a state accepts a school, and the school hasn't lost their accreditation or given the state some "new" reason to drop them, but the state stops accepting those graduates abruptly, I think a class action by the students would be successful.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Feb 24, 2010

I think Georgia's loophole might be that they never accepted EC grads directly, through licensure by exam -- Georgia grads have always had to apply to another state (usually Minnesota), pass the NCLEX, and endorse in to Georgia. Kinda backdoor. At first it seemed like this legislation was going to allow them direct licensure, but that didn't happen. It's a shame.

EquuszARNP · Feb 24, 2010

I think the writing is on the wall. Soon EC is going to have to revise their curriculum to include clinicals.

No problem in Oregon so far, thankfully. But I have to endorse into Washington after six months' experience. Weak.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Feb 24, 2010

I kind of doubt EC will ever do that -- it seems like they're content with having a handful of states not recognize the program, vs. the time/money expenditure to change the curriculum. I thought the same thing, but I've been thinking it since 2006, and it hasn't happened yet.

Will Washington State allow you to endorse in -- I mean, is it just a formality, really? Because it sounds like non-LPNs might be rejected. Just wondering what the track record is there.