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I found this at my state's BON site....what does this mean:

Q: Can I apply for a nursing license in Florida if I graduated from Regents (Excelsior) College?

A: Licensed Practical Nurses who had integrated clinical and theory in their practical nursing program, and subsequently graduated from Regents (Excelsior) College, may apply for licensure in Florida. Non-LPN's may apply only if they were enrolled in the Regents (Excelsior) College program on or before August 10, 1994.

Does the "non-LPN" mean ABOVE an LPN (like if you did an LPN-BSN program) or does it mean "below" LPN such as if you went to Excelsior to GET your LPN, but aren't yet an LPN? Does that make sense? Basically I'm trying to determine if I did an LPN-BSN program (so already an LPN, went to school locally and licensed by the state) would that be accepted???

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I found this at my state's BON site....what does this mean: Does the "non-LPN" mean ABOVE an LPN (like if you did an LPN-BSN program) or does it mean "below" LPN such as if you went to Excelsior to GET your LPN, but aren't yet an LPN? Does that make sense? Basically I'm trying to determine if I did an LPN-BSN program (so already an LPN, went to school locally and licensed by the state) would that be accepted???

A "non-LPN" would be referring to a CNT, EMT or Corp person in the service. Prior to August 10, 1994, CNT's could apply to Regents (Excelsior) take the same classes and get their RN. This is what they are referring to as "non-LPN's". If you were a CNT and were accepted to Regents prior to Aug 10, 1994, and subsequentially did graduate, then you are eligible to apply for and get a current RN license in Florida. I worked with quite a few CNT's who did go through Regents and got their RN. Seems unbelieveable now but you know, they turned out to be good nurses despite never having formal training. Regents used to also accept Corp Men/Women from the Services. Several other disciplines also but I now forget what/who. Until just several years ago they also accepted EMT's. Now I believe only LPN's can apply for their nursing program so if you are an LPN go for it! You must have graduated from an approved LPN school. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself. After 26 years as an LPN and at age 46 I got my RN. It isn't easy, no matter what anyone says, the hard part is keeping yourself motivated enough to finish. Only 5% who start actually finish, and BTW the publishing companies that are so eager so sell you their program/study guides for thousands of dollars are a rip-off. They don't sell you anything that you can't get for free through the school. Alittle bit harder to obtain the information but free and in the end retained much better!

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This is my understanding: A "non-LPN" is someone who is NOT an LPN. Those who are NOT LPNs can apply only if they ere enrolled in the Regents program on or before 8/10/94. If you are an LPN and you graduated from Regents College, you can apply for licensure.

I actually started the program back in 1995(been an LPN since 85') as I felt it would be a faster track, less expensive way to go about getting the RN degree since I already have a B.S. in another field. Grandchildren started coming along, life got in the way, and those plans went by the wayside. However, I took enough of the courses to be impressed with the program. Those who choose it must be able to be very motivated. I've also known several GREAT nurses who graduated from that program.

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If you have an LPN title after your name already, you may continue with the bridge program there and get your RN and get your license when you pass the NCLEX-RN.

If you did not go thru a traditional LPN program, then they will not accept your degree from there.

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BTW just for interests sake. When I first started Regents the tests were on paper at a local college. Bubble tests with a #2 pencil and waited 6-8 weeks for the results. Before I finished they went to computer testing. What a blessing that was.

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Ohhhhhh-k So basically it is saying if you are not even at LEAST an LPN, then you cannot go through the program and later be licensed. BTW I am an LPN student currently, going to school locally, the traditional route, but cannot for the life of me figure out how to do my signature!! LOL Anyway, when I finish LPN school, and assuming I take and pass the NCLEX-PN, I can then go to Excelsior and do their programs, and be licensed (assuming I pass exams) as an RN, and later a BSN.......right? :D

Dutchgirl--what did this mean?

BTW the publishing companies that are so eager so sell you their program/study guides for thousands of dollars are a rip-off. They don't sell you anything that you can't get for free through the school. Alittle bit harder to obtain the information but free and in the end retained much better!

Please let me know! :) Are you talking about pre-reqs or regular classes or just info. Oh, and btw, since I'm would be starting the program as a licensed LPN, how do I go about doing the pre-reqs that are required before you even START a nursing program for RN? What I mean is...I do have an AA, so many things will transfer over, BUT I don't have A&P I/II (and I believe Bio I/II are pre-reqs for that) and I don't have Microbiology. Can you do those with Excelsior?? If so, how do you do that, since I would think that would have to be done in person, for lab stuff??

Overall, this is great news, to hear that you all are reading this the way I am in that I'd be ok to do Excelsior. Of course, just to clarify and be 100% sure I want to try to contact the BON here in FL. Line seems to be busy all the time though..... :(

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Please let me know! :) Are you talking about pre-reqs or regular classes or just info. If so, how do you do that, since I would think that would have to be done in person, for lab stuff?? Overall, this is great news, to hear that you all are reading this the way I am in that I'd be ok to do Excelsior. Of course, just to clarify and be 100% sure I want to try to contact the BON here in FL. Line seems to be busy all the time though..... :(

Yes! When you pass LPN boards you will be eligible to start the Regents program. There are no prereqs, you take everything through them. The A&P and Micro do not require labs. Here is where you can get alot of good info http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rnstudygroup/ and here are the required classes.

Nursing Concepts 1 - 7

A&P

Micro

Occupational Strategies

Ethics

English Comp I & II

Lifespan Psychology

There a couple more I'm sure, I can't remember.

If you have some already, great! I did all my English classes online through the local junior college and then transferred them without problems. The study guides and programs I'm referring to is like "The College Network", "Deaconess", "i study smart", etc...They sell you study guides for $350 a piece and everything they sell you you can get for free on the Excelsior site once you apply and pay tuition. The above website also has very valuable info. I was in that group when it first started and they really kept me going. It's even bigger and better than ever before. Good Luck.

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