Cannot find no ADN programs!

[xoxo23]

I would like to be a Nurse Practitioner there is many program's online for RN to transfer to MSN (skipping the bachelor degree) which is wonderful! BUT where I live there is only one school for a Nursing program I do not drive and it would be insane to take a cab miles and miles because let's be real you will spend a arm and leg doing so! so I am trying to find a online program because I know online program's offer clinical's BUT my problem is I cannot find a college that offers a associate in Nursing! for a student just starting Nursing. it's stressing because I need my ADN to become a RN to become a NP! anyone know of any online program's in ADN?

[LV3677]

For an ADN, you're going to need to physically attend a college. This might involve moving if being an RN is your end goal and if the nearest nursing school is so far away.

The online programs are typically for those who already have an ADN or BSN and wish to gain a Master's in nursing.

[WookieeRN, BSN, MSN, RN]

There aren't many online programs for prelicensure. I can think of only one hybrid program and its in NC. Most are for students that are already RNs.

[BostonFNP, APRN]

If your goal is to be a provider (NP) then invest in your future, even if this means moving, and strongly consider a Bachelor's program to start with.

[Rocknurse, MSN, APRN, NP]

This is a joke, right?

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

You cannot initially learn to become a nurse online. Hence, online associate degree nursing programs do not exist. All state boards of nursing require prelicensure students to accumulate hands-on clinical practicum hours that entail practicing skills on real life patients in healthcare facilities.

Hybrid nursing programs exist. These combine in-person clinical practicum rotations with online coursework. However, you are not going to find an associate degree nursing program that is totally online. Good luck to you.

[Girlafraid13]

Uber?

[UCFAshley]

You don't drive or you can't drive?

[Courtney Nurse Writer, BSN]

As others have said you have to physically go to college to get your ADN. Then if you want to bridge over you can do it online. Will still have to go to clinical a and some even, depending on the degree path, will require you go onsite occasionally.

[caliotter3]

Most schools actually state that reliable transportation to clinical sites is the responsibility of the student. Learning how to drive is a life skill that will be beneficial throughout life. You would be doing yourself a favor if you learned how to drive now.

[verene, MSN]

There are not any fully online ADN programs. Nursing is a hands-on field and as such many skills MUST be taught in person. Unless you live in an exceptionally small town there are likely one or more programs in your area: check the local community colleges and technical/vocational schools as these are the traditional homes of ADN programs. You may also want to look into getting a BSN degree to option up your options both for study now and for further education. Many MSN programs offer RN-MSN bridge but require either a non-nursing bachelor's degree + RN license or require a BSN for admission. BSN training is offered at many colleges and universities, some allow you to take pre-reqs and general education coursework at a more affordable school such as community college and then transfer - others prefer students to take all 4 years of study in one place.

Realize that getting a nursing license and pursing the goal of NP school is not going to be easy and may involve sacrifices such as either moving to the location of the school or learning to drive/purchasing a vehicle. Or both - most nursing programs require reliable transportation and there are few cities in the U.S. where one has 24/7 reliable public transit.

[CrunchRN, ADN, RN]

This is certainly a funny one. No offense intended!