Paramedic --> RN programs

[wanderingmedic]

Reciprocity?

With the completion of an ADN program you would apply to test and for licensure just as any other new grad from a nursing program.

Oh dear. Yes, I know that...I meant after you license and want to work in another state with your current credentials....that's the meaning of reciprocity.

According to the Excelsior admissions counselor I talked to a couple weeks ago, Excelsior grads cannot license in CA period, even through reciprocity. They can however work in a VA hospital in CA because the VA does not require state licensure - I just don't think that's something most people want to do. I'm assuming that going to a slightly more reputable community college to do the transition/bridge program would make it easier to move to another state and work somewhere else in the future.

Also, I hear Lansing Community College in Lansing, MI has a pretty good Medic to RN program.

 

[DrankTheKoolaid]

There are work arounds to going to excelsior for ADN. Work out of state 6 months and then you can apply for your CA license is what I've been told.

But yeah. Go to a real program and get it done right

 

[Clipper1]

There are work arounds to going to excelsior for ADN. Work out of state 6 months and then you can apply for your CA license is what I've been told.
But yeah. Go to a real program and get it done right

No, California does not accept the ADN from Excelsior.

California Residents:
The California Board of Nursing will not accept ADN degrees from Excelsior College School of Nursing students who enrolled on or after December 6, 2003. (March/2004)

http://www.istudysmart.com/content.asp?cid=43

Remember Excelsior also accepted EMT-Basics into the program and finally that was discontinued.

 

[DrankTheKoolaid]

Ah after 2004, the people I know who went through were prior to

 

[Clipper1]

Ah after 2004, the people I know who went through were prior to

What was their enrollment date?

I do not advise anyone enrolling in a program like this just based on someone who might have known someone who might have been an exception. Excelsior does not have to back you up since this was stated on their website and they lost a big court battle.

Contact the BON of your state and get the acceptance in writing.