Originally Posted by Haunted
I contacted the local community college (Volunteer) and did get the "run around " and am going to have to tuck em up and physically walk in , plunk down my transcrips and see what specific class work is required. They keep asking if I want to get on the list for the nursing program. Argh. And I keep repeating that I am already an RN, just need a minimum degree to transfer to here.
For those who replied and said I didn't do my research prior to moving here let me clear this up... a phone call to the TN BON was made, several in fact and there was no mention regarding a diploma, in fact I downloaded and printed the entire Nurse practice act and under educational requirements it stated that I had to complete the accepted course study from an accredited school of nursing, which I did.
I'm all for bashing the OP for lack of insight , me being the OP and jeepers at a time like this I could sure benefit from such beratement for my slovenly ways but you can't tell me I am the only transfer from out of state who has gone thru this.
In the end, I seem to be in the position of persuing and obtaining either my BSN or MSN degree and being offered administrative positions upon graduation, which I never desired. I'm a hands on bedside nurse. Can you just close your eyes and picture that for a minute? Being held back from doing what you love over a humanities class? Does that sound fair and just?
This is the policy quoted on the
TN BON website. Specifically, listed on the PDF entitled "RN Endorsement Instructions and Application", which can be found by clicking on Applications/Forms from the main page:
"... an applicant must be a
graduate of an approved school of nursing..."
This wording is not ambiguous by any means. By your own admission, you did not actually graduate. You were allowed to sit boards because you had X number of credits. This information took me about 6 seconds to find.
If you're looking for a pity party, maybe you'll find a few here who will give you a tissue and pat you on the shoulder. The cold, hard reality is that, no, you did not do enough research. You knew that you were licensed under special circumstances specific to California, and did not have the foresight to tie up loose ends before hopping halfway across the country.
Yes, the TN BON is probably dragging its feet a bit. It's a government entity. No big surprise there. However, if you do not meet the clearly-stated minimum requirements for licensure, you will not be licensed. There is no other way to put this. You will need to finish your degree, graduate from an approved nursing school, and move on.
Meanwhile, you can do as others have suggested and consider obtaining an LPN license while getting everything else done.
Or, you can wallow in the sadness of your situation, get sympathy from anonymous people on the internet, and shake your fist in frustration at the big, bad Board of Nursing.
Whatever works for you.
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