California doesn't accept BSNs from Chamberlain College of Nursing?

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I just got off of the phone with an academic advisor from Chamberlain College of Nursing, and I had asked about their accreditation for the online RN-BSN program. I recently read that NJ is no longer recognizing them and I had asked him if any other states have the same issues and he said that California currently does not recognize degrees from Chamberlain. Does anyone know anything about this? Is this true? I have searched this forum and found that Chamberlain's program in St. Louis is NLNAC, CCNE, and regionally accreddited, but where exactly does it state this information FOR THE ONLINE RN-BSN PROGRAM? Their accreditation page http://chamberlain.edu/about-nursing/chamberlain/accreditation doesn't mention the online program.

If I have a BSN from their online RN-BSN program and I apply for jobs in California, California won't recognize that I have a BSN because it is from Chamberlain??

If anyone can clarify, I would appreciate it!

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Specializes in Trauma Surgical ICU.

WOW, I would call Cali's BON and ask if I couldn't get a straight answer.

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Specializes in Tele.

I love state universities for the RN-BSN options because of the price tag.

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

Yikes, I have 2 friends doing their BSN with Chamberlain right now. Not that CA is an issue for them, but I wonder if they know that not all places will recognize a BSN degree with them? It's not cheap either---$500+ per credit my GF tells me!

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Oh my that is news to me. I am currently taking these classes and didn't know. Oh my. I need to find out now. Thanks for the heads up.

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I don't know if Cali is like this, but in NC: All you have to prove is that you are an RN (Associates, Diploma, Certificate) and have passed the NCLEX and are licensed in another state. Our BON doesn't govern degrees conferred after that point. (unless you are going for advanced practice) So really it is up to whoever you are trying to show that you have a BSN (employer, grad school, military) that it is really valid.

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Specializes in med surg.

Wow and I am presently shopping for an online RN-BSN school and Chamberlain is definitely on top of my list. I hope someone from Chamberlain or who have any experience with this chimes in. Thanks for the heads up

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Specializes in Hospice / Psych / RNAC.

It appears that Chamberland only has NLNAC accreditation at certain compuses. I would be very careful taking any online nursing degree program.

The BON in the states want the schools to have NLNAC or CCNE or both accreditation to accept RNs to be eligible for licensing (those are the two biggies that are a must). Every state is different as the requirements for accreditation the schools that one atteneded/graduated must meet.

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I am not talking about prelicensure. I am talking about persons who are already RNs and just obtain their BSN through Chamberlain.

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Specializes in Hospice / Psych / RNAC.

The only way you're going to find out if they honor or recognize the advanced degree from a certain school is to call them directly.

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I am not talking about prelicensure. I am talking about persons who are already RNs and just obtain their BSN through Chamberlain.

The CA BON phone number is ALWAYS busy! I called Chamberlain back and they are going to look into this further. I was just curious if anyone on this board knew anything about it.

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i wonder if the fact that you're getting your degree online has anything to do with it.

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