Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Nursing
 
chapter
Regulations of the Board of Nursing [18 VAC 90 ‑ 20]
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7/25/10  2:00 pm
Commenter: Susan Bartmon, RN

Excelsior Graduates are RNs
 

Excelsior graduates must pass a grueling three-day hands-on examination to prove their competency to practice at the entry-RN level.  Many fail.  Only those with current patient care experience can be accepted, and only those who are self-motivated and disciplined can complete this course of study.  I urge you to reconsider your refusal to allow graduates of this program to practice.  For many, including myself, it was the only realistic route to RN licensure.

 

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