I have been an LPN since 1989.  I was unable to pursue  RN as a single parent of 4 earlier in my career with a sick child and being sole supporter.  Since then I have put my children thru college and felt that it was my turn to pusue my dream.  I started into  an excelerated LPN to RN program (traditional classroom) in 2008 but in 2009 I was unable to continue when my husband became unemployed.  Employment for him is still unsteady.  I need to continue to work and I need to finish my education to complete my requirements for RN in a program in which I can work my studies around my work schedule.  I have known several co workers that have graduated from Excelsior College also once known as Reagent College over yhe years.  As I began my enrollment there I was informed of the present regulations in registering for board examinations in Virginia.  I am saddened by this, for this creates problems for me.  I am a home owner and do not wish to move, however due to the regulation I may be left with no other alternative than to move to another state and work there.  I urge you to reconsider and take in consideration that this affects more than a handful of people.  Also please remember that we people are already Licensed  Practical Nurses with experience in the medical field and that when we finish the program with Excelsior, we also will take the same board examinations as will the people with or without experience in traditional classroom programs.  I expect no different .  Please reconsider the regulation.  Thank you for your time.

Deborah G. Edwards LPN