Excelsior College

I was an LPN for 6 years prior to completing my ASN in 1999 when I was 8 months pregnant with my 5th son. I worked Critical care, in-home, vent units. I completed 54 credit hours in 10 months while stuck in bed. I passed my CPNE without a problem because it was just before 2000 when we were training to prepare for no technology. If you are self-motivated it is a great program.I am blessed in finishing my Masters Degree I use my place of employment for my projects for my classes. I have learned a ton. I am really glad this option is available to me. My kids see their single mom of 11 years work hard and succeed. My current Administrator takes my projects for school to heart and allows me changes. It's easy to be angry it's harder to see that we are responsible for lives.No one wants to fail someone but everyone is required to meet the standard of the corporations directives. I am very good at what I do because of how hard I am pushed seeking education on-line. Shawn

I was fortunate to complete my ADN, BSN, and my MSN with Excelsior. Anyone that believes its 'easy' or you don't have to do major studying should not apply. I worked very hard and I found success at Excelsior. You can sue all you want but clinical evaluation is ALWAYS subjective based on objectives. I am now an Associate Professor teaching nursing. Students look for the easy way-there is NO easy way to be a nurse. You can do it but you have to make it happen.

I believe the school is becoming more of a for-profit school, some of the administrative personal at the school lack respect and seem more concerned with finances. Overall the education is good, however there has been a decrease in overall service as of late.