To: The Virginia State Board of Nursing

I am presently enrolled in the excelsior program to obtain my RN. I have been an LPN for over 20 years. As, a divorced mother raising a daughter  and working full-time. I found it next to impossible to go back to a traditional school for my RN ,when most of the programs require you to attend in the daytime. In order to advance in my career my only option was the Excelsior program. I have found the instructors to be very knowledgeable. With the nursing shortage only getting worse, this and more programs similar should be available to those who desperately want to advance their careers.

I ask you to reconsider your decision for Virginia nurses. Who knows, it could be your own family member one day.

Thank you