Educational requirement in California

[meowmix55]

I’m about to graduate from ADN program in Massachusetts.  The school is private and ACEN accredited but the program takes 18 months (6,10-week semesters) instead of traditional 24-month (Spring-Summer-fall) like most community colleges. 

The schools website says “the program has not determined whether the curriculum for this program meets the educational requirements for licensure in any other states or territories and we encourage you to investigate the requirements in your state or territory prior to accepting an offer of admission”. 

This concerns me.  I’m planning on either taking an NCLEX in California after completing the program here in MA, or get an RN license here in MA and later apply for CA license by endorsement.

But what happens if my program doesn’t meet California’s educational requirement?  Is there any way I can check if my program meets California’s educational requirements?

[chare]

29 minutes ago, meowmix55 said:

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But what happens if my program doesn’t meet California’s educational requirement?  Is there any way I can check if my program meets California’s educational requirements?

If you haven't done so, you might consider reviewing the CA BON website; they might have their educational requirements posted.  Alternatively, you could email them a copy of your school's syllabus for review.  

29 minutes ago, meowmix55 said:

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The schools website says “the program has not determined whether the curriculum for this program meets the educational requirements for licensure in any other states or territories and we encourage you to investigate the requirements in your state or territory prior to accepting an offer of admission”

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In my opinion, this is a huge red flag, and one that you should have investigated prior to starting the program.

29 minutes ago, meowmix55 said:

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This concerns me.  I’m planning on either taking an NCLEX in California after completing the program here in MA, or get an RN license here in MA and later apply for CA license by endorsement.

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If there is any possibility that your program might not be accepted in CA, or any other state, you might consider applying for licensure in MA.  

Best wishes. 

[Mergirlc, MSN, APRN, NP]

Don't  quote me on this, but I believe here in CA there are a few extra classes that must be taken as part of the regular nursing school curriculum.  By extra I mean sociology and some other oddball class(es), which apparently, other states do not require.

Check directly w/ the CA BON as @chare advised.

I also want to point out to you before you head on over here .....  while there are places here in CA which will hire you with an Associates Degree, the majority of major hospitals in this state want a BSN (or MSN).  It's just the way it is.  Hopefully your plan is to get employed and start to work on earning your BSN to allow you more opportunities if you decide to come out this way.

Good luck to you!