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not all states recognize Excelsior......sm [2007-12-06]
In the state where I live, three semesters of an approved program will allow you to sit the LPN boards.
There may be, however, some time frame involved.
The best place to look would be the websites of the state boards of nursing in the particular states you are interested in taking the boards.
Excelsior College in NY doesn't [2007-11-26]
You can be admitted there to the RN program since you completed more than 50% of your RN program regardless of the fact that you don't have an LPN license.
Otherwise, I don't know about sitting for the LPN exam. My RN program had the LPN built right into it. I had to stop out at the end of the LPN portion because I had a baby. :)
LPN or RN [2008-09-30]
Of course, different states allow different things. I have been a LPN for over 20 years and have NICU and CCU for the past 15. So, give it your all. There are programs designed for just this type of situation.
Kind regards,
Melissa
how close are you to Nevada? [2008-06-28]
I know a respiratory therapist who royally screwed up when he was young and dumb, did his time and has never been in trouble since, in his 40's now, one of the best RT's and workers I have ever seen. He was saying TX and Nevada were only a couple of states he could work in. Good luck.
Yes [2008-05-11]
Excelsior College in New York is the largest nursing program in the US. It is a distance education program and limits its admission to LPNs, paramedics, and other very specific persons who have had substantial supervised clinical experience and instruction. You can get your RN this way; they also have a RN-BSN program and some MSN programs. Go to http://www.excelsior.edu for more info. Some states (California and Maryland) do not accept Excelsior grads; a few other states have some other requirements for RN grads to meet besides just the degree. Most boards of nursing accept it just fine as is.
HTH!
One more [2008-05-11]
There is a nursing program from Indiana State University that is a distance LPN-BSN that is recognized in many states. It has supervised clinicals that you set up in your own community, I believe. You can take your NCLEX-RN after you graduate, of course.
As far as specific states that have their own nursing programs that are distance programs, I don't know for sure about that.
In a quandry; RN vs MT [2007-12-18]
I am 47 years old (I see from below that I am an old hag :)) and looking to change careers. I if it comes to taking care of my family (4 children 13-6), we will do whatever it takes.
In order to maintain our lifestyle, recognizing that I appreciate and recognize good grammar, enjoy a challenging job, and require a job that allows me to work at home, I've been looking very seriously into the MT field. If I pursued this option, it would be with a certificate from either Andrews or M-Tec.
Reading the various MT boards, however, I am quite concerned about the future of MT, both in pay and job opportunity. And then, at the same time, I am heartened by the enthusiasm expressed by IC the detractors seem to be just as common as the enthusiasts.
Further adding to my quandary is the trickle of nurses moving from RN positions to MT. I would enjoy the solitude of being an MT and am highly self-motivated. I believe I would enjoy oncology, L not necessarily the blood but the pus. I am also concerned about bringing disease and sickness home to my family.
So, my current plan is to train with M-Tec or Andrews for a year, obtain my certificate, work as an IC and keep an eye on the nursing field. If possible, I might be able to continue to MT while in nursing school should it prove possible. I am also considering the fields of Radiation Technician and Surgical Tech. The reason I would prefer nursing to RadTec or Surg Tec is due to the travel available for traveling nurses (although I understand MedSurg would require at least 2 years of experience before I would be able to travel nurse).
Any thoughts?
not all states recognize Excelsior......sm [2007-12-06]
In the state where I live, three semesters of an approved program will allow you to sit the LPN boards.
There may be, however, some time frame involved.
The best place to look would be the websites of the state boards of nursing in the particular states you are interested in taking the boards.
CHANGE IN LICENSE REQUIREMENTS?? pls. advise [2007-11-21]
I attended AAS (RN) program quite some years back couldn always wanted to got back. But you were still able to sit for the LPN exam if you had completed 3 out of the 4 required AAS (2-year program) semesters. I always intended to do that, at least I figured I could always sit for the LPN boards. Now it seems, as of 6/1/07, in my state (NY) you could no longer do that...you had to graduate from an LPN program. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THIS IS TRUE IN THE OTHER STATES? I could take the exam in another state. As it stands now, I Anyone know? Pls. advise. Thx.
Unclear Post [2007-11-21]
Better and simpler said: Would anyone know if a (RN program) nursing or former nursing student can still take the LPN exam after 3 semesters, like was always the case, or did they change it in all the states? I know in NY you can
Don't know if this helps... [2007-11-20]
I believe Kaplan onlyoffers Associates RN to residents in Florida (presumably for clinicals???). However, just yesterday I checked with my local community college and they are offering an online RN program! Clinicals are1 or 2days a week at a local hospital. The rest of the classes, however, are online. Perhaps your local college is offering that as well? The only obstacle I can see is that they require previous direct patient care. Oh, I asked and MT is not considered direct patient care...dang! I'm going to see if they will accept volunteer patient care (most hospitals/hospice will let you volunteer).
Sorry, this doesn I With nursing, though, the opportunities seem endless.
PS. I also checked into Excelsior online to CLEP some college courses in order to be able to apply for nursing school by their March deadline. If I had taken a whole semester, I would have had to wait for my grade in May and not apply again till September. Turns out, the local college allows you to CLEP at the school for only $60. Hope this makes sense! Good luck!
Is anyone taking the NLN exam this fall? [2006-08-22]
I am paid and set to take it in October and have been studying on my off time for it. I can't believe there is no medical on there at all. Is anyone else taking it this fall? Or have taken it and have any helpful advice? Am I correct in understanding that when the school states you need to be in the top 50th percentile that they grade on a curve country-wide. Any info would be great, or even to know if anyone else is going through it with me. :) Thanks.
Hello [2006-07-10]
Hi everyone. Well, not many posting here I see. Just wondering what you all think about the lawsuit taking place within 4 or 5 states regarding nursing pay?
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