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Aug 08, 2008 12:38 PM

Online CNS school

by akanini

I have a BA and will be graduating from LPN school next week. I really want to become a CNS, particularly working in NICU.

My questions is do I have to become a RN first before applying to an online program?

I was looking at Grand Canyon University.

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from RockyCreek
Old Aug 08, 2008, 01:08 PM
Updated Aug 08, 2008 at 01:10 PM by RockyCreek

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I don't pretend to know everything about all the schools but, as far as I know, you WILL need to be an RN before becoming a CNS - that should apply whether it is an online or brick-and-mortar school.
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from akanini
Old Aug 08, 2008, 05:41 PM

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I figured that would be the case. Do you know what schools I could look into after obtaining the ADN?
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from traumaRUs
Old Aug 08, 2008, 06:06 PM

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Another thing to consider: NICU is extremely specialized and usually requires a couple of years of RN experience prior to going for your advanced degree.
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from akanini
Old Aug 08, 2008, 06:16 PM

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Thanks for the replies. So I guess I should focus on getting the ADN first, work, and take it from there.
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from zenman
Old Aug 14, 2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by akanini View Post
Thanks for the replies. So I guess I should focus on getting the ADN first, work, and take it from there.
You'll need the BSN to get into CNS program so might want to consider going straight for it.
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from traumaRUs
Old Aug 14, 2008, 05:55 AM

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Agree with Zenman. I did the LPN to ADN to BSN to MSN to post-MSN route and constantly regret that I didn't do the LPN to BSN first - cheaper and faster!
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