Grand Canyon RN-BSN

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Is there any updated information? I have been in heavy contact with them and am looking at taking their RN-BSN program. I work with a GCU grad and she has nothing but positive things to say, but I want more opinions. ?

Any pro's and cons? Thankfully the only class I'm missing is stats and that is offered in the actual BSN program. I'm a bit nervous as my algebra skills are way old. If anyone took this class, do you have any advice?

Does not make a lot of sense...I recall reading that in many ADN programs, one receives more clinical hours than 1 would receive in a BSN program...In the the RN to BSN programs, one has to have passed the NCLEX to be in the program.... maybe they should make it that 1 has have had to work for a min amount of time? or maybe they should be looking closer at the schools........if 1 can finish a program in 6 months, maybe their is something not quite right? I need more coffee...my last week of freedom..start work next monday,lol

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Starting community health today... that last week looks like a nightmare! Kudos to all of you past students getting through all of this!

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Tokmom, I looked on the Illinois BON site and could not find any kind of "list" of allowed schools. I would have to echo flames's assessment regarding a clinical component for two reasons - one, the clinical requirements in the ADN program I was in had a lot more hours than the university BSN program, and two, if they are concerned about clinical hours how about requiring a certain amount of time practicing as a nurse before being allowed into a MSN program - that make more sense. Of course, that means if it makes sense then the exact opposite should be done! It amazes me that one can go from ADN - BSN - MSN/NP - DNP and never touch a patient outside of clinical experience.

Mimmiemc, I had been looking forward to the Community Health class but it was nothing like I thought it would be (sadly that has been one of my least favorite classes). Yes that last project was a bit of a bear - hope you have a good group.

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sort of how the world goes now.....lot of book smart people, with little hands on time....

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Tokmom, have you heard anything else about this? I'm trying not to flip out, since I've only got research and capstone left. I've been searching state website and looking for news about a new law but haven't come up with anything. I'll call GCU tomorrow, but I don't really trust them to know or give me the truth. :/

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Ur best bet would be to contact ur states Board of Nursing..or possibly ANA if ur a member

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Tokmom, I looked on the Illinois BON site and could not find any kind of "list" of allowed schools. I would have to echo flames's assessment regarding a clinical component for two reasons - one, the clinical requirements in the ADN program I was in had a lot more hours than the university BSN program, and two, if they are concerned about clinical hours how about requiring a certain amount of time practicing as a nurse before being allowed into a MSN program - that make more sense. Of course, that means if it makes sense then the exact opposite should be done! It amazes me that one can go from ADN - BSN - MSN/NP - DNP and never touch a patient outside of clinical experience.

Mimmiemc, I had been looking forward to the Community Health class but it was nothing like I thought it would be (sadly that has been one of my least favorite classes). Yes that last project was a bit of a bear - hope you have a good group.

There actually is a list for Ill. A former AN poster, who went through the program with me found it and noted that GCU wasn't on the list. She did call the BON and the BON said that GCU was ok for Ill. So far my state is making stricter standards. Again, I have no idea what other states are going to do.

This post wasn't to start a riot of any kind or mass panic. Just check with your BON if there is going to be a Federal crack down for online schools. I personally thing there should be.

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Tokmom, have you heard anything else about this? I'm trying not to flip out, since I've only got research and capstone left. I've been searching state website and looking for news about a new law but haven't come up with anything. I'll call GCU tomorrow, but I don't really trust them to know or give me the truth. :/

If you read the GCU website, there is a disclaimer for people to check with your BON.

I'd call the BON in your state and check. I know in my state, those IN school will need a waiver to be considered eligible to be recognized as a BSN.

I couldn't find any news on my BON either. No WAC or anything. I did tell the BON person that the new regulations really need to be advertised!!

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U can pretty much guarantee the schools..especially the ones--for Profit----like GCU won't be saying anything,lol I might be a bit concerned if I went to 1 of those schools were u can get ur BSN in 1 semester.....Not saying they give 1 a bad education, as I do agree life experience should count and 1 should be able to go at ur own speed.

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Thanks for the heads up tokmom, no rioting here. The IL regulation site and BON info is like trying to navigate a never ending loop - no end in site, and can't find what you are looking for!

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The MSN is recognized though.

My state also accepts other for profit. In fact all of them except U of P.

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Ok so I am about to start my capstone and am confused by this "Contact your BON" thing going on. Is that only about moving on to get your MSN or are you saying that my state (NM) may not recognize me as a BSN RN because I got it from GCU?

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