Deaconess college

scorpiogrl · Dec 29, 2002

From what I understand Deaconess's online RN to BSN program is really good. Is that the program you're looking at? I'm not sure how they work in clinical's, but I know that most online program's will help you to find a preceptor in your own area. Give them a call & request more info. Deaconess has an outstanding rep. for turning out good nurses. I'm considering their RN to BSN program myself.

GL,

mleotti · Dec 29, 2002

Thanks for responding to my post. Here is my question about Deaconess. Do you have to be a LPN or RN to get into their online nursing program? When I looked at their website it looked to me that you did not need to be a nurse. As a matter of fact they have an LPN option to this program. I will call them after the holidays. I was just wondering if anyone knew about this unique program.

Thanks,

Maria

RNIAM, BSN, RN · Dec 30, 2002

Not too sure but I am curious. Can you please share what you find out with all of us?

Thanks and good luck!

NICURNtobe · Dec 30, 2002

Their ASN program does have a PN component. As far as clinicals, you can do them in your community but you have to go to the Deaconess campus in St Louis twice (for 3-4 days) during the PN program and 5x during the ASN program. After this semester that starts next week, the next one starts in June.

mleotti · Dec 30, 2002

Thanks for the information. I called Deaconess and requested a nursing packet. The local community colleges seem to have waiting lists for their nursing programs so I'm just checking out other options.

Happy New Year

Maria