UK trained, now in US...RN to BSN question.

Silverdragon102, BSN · Oct 26, 2007

CES would be the answer and I know of a few US nurses getting it done so they can do further courses in the US. There may be issues due to your training being 17 years ago as many lost transcripts when universities took over from nursing schools.

Good luck

madwife2002, BSN, RN · Oct 27, 2007

I know Cariad is goin through that process at the moment so PM her

cariad · Oct 29, 2007

I just started the RN-BSN course a coulple of months ago, its accelerated and will still take 18 months. the university that you apply to will have a company that they use to evaluate your UK credentials. I am having problems using CGFNS as they had my original transcripts over 3 years ago and need to be renewed. I have been allowed to start the course without them, but have to get them before the next semester. but if you are over here then they have been obtained recently for you to get here.

the hospital that I work at are paying for the course.

kheynurse · Oct 30, 2007

Thankyou all for your replies......I am not sure if I frrl ready to go into 18mths of classes and studying...and presentations are not my thin either! I am just putting feelers out at the moment. I was under the impression that my previous studies would give me credits towards the BSN, therefore making it take less time....am I wrong about that?

Kelky · Oct 30, 2007

I'm doing it through the University of Dundee, which bypassed a lot of the transcripts/qualification issues you mentioned and also they 'understand' what my British qualifications mean. I did have an issue recently on starting a new job, where I gave a qualification and on calling them to check they were told no never heard of her. Since they'd moved sites all my stuff was lost, and it looked bad for me! Anyway I sorted that one out, but finding old transcripts has definitely been a time consuming and frustrating ordeal for me.

cariad · Oct 30, 2007

I just got word to say that my original transcripts have been found, the credits are all verified by the uni that you are going to take the course from, and so far I dont know whether mine will shorten the course or not, as the last couple of courses can be changed depending where you want to take it, as some are mandatory if you want to go onto the MSN programme.

Kelky · Oct 30, 2007

Previous studies may well earn you credit, I got credit for my Diploma.

kheynurse · Oct 31, 2007

Kelky...thanks for your input.

Is that the university of dundee UK? If so, is the degree regonised as such her in the US?

Do you have a web address so I can do some further research?

Lots of questions!!>>>>>>>>>>

Kelky · Oct 31, 2007

Yes, Dundee Scotland, and it is NLN accredited. http://www.celticscholar.com

LeeTendayi · Dec 3, 2007

Hie

So what happens then after you finish, do you have to go thru CGFNS to get the degree validated? I am asking coz I'm doing my BSN with Napier University. Thanks for any input.

LT

suzanne4, RN · Dec 5, 2007

CGFNS is concerned with the initial training to meet the requirements for the RN in the US. For further degrees, there is no reason that their approval is needed for anything. Everything has already been done and already in the US working with a visa.

The only time that they are needed is when the nurse decides to go back to school and has to get their credentials, meaning training, evaluated before being accepted into most programs.

As for granting of licenses here, it is not just a make-up of a few courses to get the BSN, but you need to meet the residency requirements of the program for them to grant you a degree. Usually it is minimum of a year to do that, and if you are working full-time, then expect it to take longer; more towards the 18 months or so.