Accelerated ADN program?

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I have been browsing through all the topics and I see a lot of students doing the traditional way, going to school for 4 years to get a BSN and take the boards to be an RN! That's amazing, and Kudos! However, is there anyone who plans on doing an accelerate ADN? 1 yr core nursing program to get their Associates and then take the NCLEX? If so, when do you start? I'm so excited for June to get here!

Why choose an expensive program that's just shy of two years over a program that is much cheaper, may be more respected, and is just a little longer, at two years?

I don't mean to offend, I just hate to see people pay more money than they should because I've made that mistake myself. If you're absolutely sure it's worth it, then good for you and congrats on getting into the program and best of luck in the future.

Also be cautious in that some schools brag that they are accredited in one way, but they may not be accredited with one thing or another, if that makes sense. That I'm not so sure how it works but there are posts about it around.

No worries, I'm not offended! Well, i'm 25, 3 kids and I need something faster than 3-4 years worth. It works out for my family. Now, if I was single, and had the time, I would have, but I have to work with what I got! I don't mind the loan debt... I am paying it now and its fine. Plus, If I work at this public hospital in my area, they pay 60% of my school in 2 years, and another 25% if I stay another year. I have verified that it's accredited... thanks for the congrats!

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Specializes in Neuro, Trauma, and Psych.

I'm at Miami Dade College. The instruction is really good but so far my clinicals have been kind of boring. Do you know where your clinicals will be? Good luck!

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I looked up that school...I'm very curious as to why they won't post the average time it takes graduates to actually complete the program, or the job placement percentages! Scary. They will post how much it costs though, $38,000 is a ton for a program that isn't going to allow you to work in the end of it! It's not nationally accredited either...just "approved by the Florida Board of nursing" which is great- until you try to take your license elsewhere, or get your BSN. I'm sorry but I wouldn't trust that school with my money. I hope it works out for you!!

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
No worries, I'm not offended! Well, i'm 25, 3 kids and I need something faster than 3-4 years worth. It works out for my family. Now, if I was single, and had the time, I would have, but I have to work with what I got! I don't mind the loan debt... I am paying it now and its fine. Plus, If I work at this public hospital in my area, they pay 60% of my school in 2 years, and another 25% if I stay another year. I have verified that it's accredited... thanks for the congrats!

If you are attending the school you posted here it is only accredited by your state. It is NOT a nationally NURSING accredited school.

Southeastern College’s Nursing Programs at the Greenacres Main Campus, Miami Lakes Area Branch Campus, St. Petersburg Branch Campus, and New Port Richey Branch Campus have been approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C02, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399, 850-245-4125.
They are accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and approved by the Florida BON. TO be nursing accredited nationally it would have to be Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

Look at these two threads. If you stay in Florida you are ok. But it will limit your your opitions somewhat for example you will not be able to work at the VA.

https://allnurses.com/registered-nurses-diploma/i-cant-work-893917.html

https://allnurses.com/online-nursing-schools/ambria-college-not-916158.html#post7840426

There is no longer a nursing shortage right now...and many facilities are only hiring BSN new grads.

Praemonitus praemunitus or forewarned is forearmed

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Specializes in ICU.

And I am just going to add this, if it not regionally accredited, your credits will not transfer and they will mean nothing. Say you get a job at a hospital with your ADN and they require you to get your BSN, you will have to start all over because none of the hard work that you do will count for anything. Just because a school is approved by the BON does not mean they are accredited. Please look into this more carefully before signing your life away.

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Wait, so If I get my ADN and want to get my BSN I can't?? I'm so confused right now! What If I plan on staying in Miami and want to get my BSN in Florida?? Can I? OMG I am literally freaking out right now! What about the pre-reqs I've taken are they transferrable??

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Specializes in ICU.

Yes. If they are not regionally accredited, they will not transfer. It pretty much means nothing. I have a friend going for her LPN right now at a for profit school. She is paying double for her LPN what I will pay for my RN. If she chooses to be a RN later on she will basically be starting from scratch because nothing she is taking at this school will transfer to a school to get her RN. The RN program at this school is a mess and they lost accreditation and are having a hard time finding places to do clinicals. They are hanging on to LPN accreditation by a thread. The school I go to is both regionally and nationally accredited and all of my credits will transfer to any school for my BSN when i go for that. Please just investigate. Many of these schools have a great song and dance to get people in, but in essence their degrees mean very little.

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Yes. If they are not regionally accredited, they will not transfer. It pretty much means nothing. I have a friend going for her LPN right now at a for profit school. She is paying double for her LPN what I will pay for my RN. If she chooses to be a RN later on she will basically be starting from scratch because nothing she is taking at this school will transfer to a school to get her RN. The RN program at this school is a mess and they lost accreditation and are having a hard time finding places to do clinicals. They are hanging on to LPN accreditation by a thread. The school I go to is both regionally and nationally accredited and all of my credits will transfer to any school for my BSN when i go for that. Please just investigate. Many of these schools have a great song and dance to get people in, but in essence their degrees mean very little.

Thank you! Well, I looked into it and spoke to Miami Dade College and they accept my schools credit so I can get my BSN there (Phew).. And their sister school Keiser University is fully accredited, accepts my credits too. So it works out. Thank you for everyones input. It really opened my eyes!!

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I'm at Miami Dade College. The instruction is really good but so far my clinicals have been kind of boring. Do you know where your clinicals will be? Good luck!

Where are your clinicals done at? Idk where mine will be... But I know that different areas of studying you should be able to go to other hospitals/clinics so hopefully it won't be boring for too long! Good luck to you too!

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
Thank you! Well, I looked into it and spoke to Miami Dade College and they accept my schools credit so I can get my BSN there (Phew).. And their sister school Keiser University is fully accredited, accepts my credits too. So it works out. Thank you for everyones input. It really opened my eyes!!
I am glad it made you check. But it still may restrict you from working in different states like California for example. But yes Keiser is nursing accredited
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One DuPont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, (202) 887-6791, www.aacn.nche.edu
si is Miami Dade
The Associate degree nursing options are approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.

The RN-BSN program is accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.

3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850

Atlanta , GA 30326

Further information regarding accreditation can be obtained at http://www.acenursing.org/

You need to have all the information to make the best decision.

Good Luck! Don't forget if you need help come to the nursing assistance forums!

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I am glad it made you check. But it still may restrict you from working in different states like California for example. But yes Keiser is nursing accredited si is Miami DadeYou need to have all the information to make the best decision.

Good Luck! Don't forget if you need help come to the nursing assistance forums!

For sure! Thank you!!!!!!!!!

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What school are you going through because I'm at a community college and have been in school for about a year and a half and I still have another year/year and a half to go

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