Help with choosing an ABSN Program

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Hello All, 

 

I am just going to explain my circumstances and hope that someone can offer advice. I am graduating this December with a BA in Human Development. I have completed all pre-nursing requirements and I am currently applying to schools. I am a California resident but Accelerated Nursing Programs are scarce so I plan to apply to some out of state. I found that Idaho State University offers a 12 month accelerated BSN program. I meet all of the requirements but basically I am worried that if I attend school there I will no longer be able to work in CA since CA is not a compact state. I am wondering if anyone else has attended an accelerated nursing program out of state and returned to CA to work. If so, was it difficult? Does the NCLEX need to be taken in CA? Some of my classmates tell me that CA is one of the harder states to obtain licensure in, so it is in my best interest to attend school here if I want to stay. Basically the accelerated nursing program is 24 months when compared to the 12 month one in Idaho. I checked and Idaho's program is regionally accredited but I am also wondering if going to a shorter program is going to hurt me in the long run? 

 

In conclusion, I am confused and could use any insight at all. 

 

Thanks!

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