09-08-2007, 02:31 PM
Dawn,
My partner is currently using the Excelsior route to obtain his RN license. We live in Texas and they accept Excelsior degrees for RNs. However, he works for a corporation so there is a chance of transfering to other states. We checked into the states not allowing Excelsior degrees and the key fact is they will not issue an "INITIAL" license. However, once you have obtained your license in your home state (if they accept Excelsior degrees) then you can transfer your license to another state. It is even easier if they are a state that participates in COMPACT license (21 states participate with two additional ones joining). You might check out this website to find out more about it http://www.ncsbn.org/nlc.htm . I hope this helps. I would hate to see you pass up Excelsior just because the ignorance of some state boards. Excelsior has an impecable track record with nursing students. Good luck!
Chris Bolinger
My partner is currently using the Excelsior route to obtain his RN license. We live in Texas and they accept Excelsior degrees for RNs. However, he works for a corporation so there is a chance of transfering to other states. We checked into the states not allowing Excelsior degrees and the key fact is they will not issue an "INITIAL" license. However, once you have obtained your license in your home state (if they accept Excelsior degrees) then you can transfer your license to another state. It is even easier if they are a state that participates in COMPACT license (21 states participate with two additional ones joining). You might check out this website to find out more about it http://www.ncsbn.org/nlc.htm . I hope this helps. I would hate to see you pass up Excelsior just because the ignorance of some state boards. Excelsior has an impecable track record with nursing students. Good luck!
Chris Bolinger
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