I'm transferring with less than a year until I graduate.... Am I crazy?!

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Okay so long story short, I started las June in a 2 yr. ADN program. The program had some accreditations (SAC) and way okay per my BON to sit for boards. Well I just found out they are no long looking to receive CCNE or ACEN accreditation, just maintain SAC. I have 9 mo's until I graduate-- but I can't stay there for fear of my sanity. I'm getting bullied, we're not being taught material we should be learning, and I cry every day I'm there.

I've been talking to a rep at a different school in my city about their school's BSN program. I went there for a meeting and loved the school. I have an AA so all of my gen-ed classes will transfer, but none of my nursing courses will (because of the school's accreditation issues). I will be starting in October at this new school.

I would be graduating in July 2015 if I stayed at my current school and got my ADN...

But I would be graduating in Dec. 2016 with a BSN if I go through with transferring... (And it would be from a school that has all accreditations.)

Im not crazy right? Transferring doesn't make you a quitter does it? So long as you finish?

what do you guys think???

Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.
And so that's what I'm skeptical about, sorry to be annoying.. But I'd would love to see just one ad where it says what you specifically asked for.

Can we stop splitting hairs here and stay on topic please? The topic is not about whether the ADN or bridge program needs to be accredited. I think there's little argument that the OP will have better job prospects and an easier time obtaining their RN license from a better program.

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Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.
And so that's what I'm skeptical about, sorry to be annoying.. But I'd would love to see just one ad where it says what you specifically asked for.

Okay, first job listing from first website I pulled up (HealthOne, one of the largest networks in Denver)

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, BSN desirable.

Nursing - Professional job in Thornton, CO - HealthONE Jobs, HCA

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I feel like this took a weird turn. I just wanted to know what people thought about my situation. I know around here BSNs are very desirable (they're firing RNs from the local level 1 trauma hospital) and especially ones from an accredited program.

Just wanted to know if you guys would stay or transfer... I've already finished all of the transfer paperwork and am already in the BSN program, I just don't xfer until Oct.

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I bolded it. "NLN approved school of nursing" means an accredited nursing program.

It's non NLN approved.

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I feel like this took a weird turn. I just wanted to know what people thought about my situation.

Ah, the beauty of the Internet....once you post, the post can take on a life of its own. :yes:

The poster who was skeptical is unaware of the gravity of how one can have a major uphill battle in terms of being in control of their destiny by opting for an unaccredited school, and by the way the market is going, and how the government is cracking down on unaccredited schools; you post was right on time in terms of clarifying and sharing those experiences in applying to top employers; they do ask, and these days, it's best to invest one's time and money (that one has to pay back btw) into going with an accredited program; forewarned is forearmed. :yes:

Just wanted to know if you guys would stay or transfer... I've already finished all of the transfer paperwork and am already in the BSN program, I just don't xfer until Oct.

As several posters already have stated based on your postings that what you were doing was in your best interest. :yes:

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Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.
It's non NLN approved.

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Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.

OP, sorry about the meta-discussion. Life on the internet.

I think you'd be making a good choice to leave your current program and enroll in an accredited BSN program, even if it takes an extra year.

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Consider all factors, including costs, pass rates, and graduation rates. Accreditation is very important, and only one program in my state accepts unaccredited ADN to BSN bridge students, so don't count on that unless you've researched this option in your area, as you mention you don't want to do online.

Also, talk to many current students at the new school about their experiences, so you don't end up going from one bad school to another. If you've checked all that, the second school sounds like the better option. Most bridge programs take around a year in any case, so you really wouldn't be losing much time at all. In light of the hiring trends in your area, I would opt for the BSN program. It is also rather frightening that local hospitals don't let your school in for clinicals. That is very telling.

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Wow surprised this hit 6 pgs. Thanks for all of the info ladies and gents. I don't feel so bad about transferring now... it wasn't that I felt bad, it was that I was just questioning everything... should I/ shouldn't I kinda thing.. But after looking at everything, I'm glad I've made the decision. Hope anyone else experiencing this doesn't feel alone!!!

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When facilities won't accept students from your school, that says a lot. From everything you said, sounds as if transferring now is the best choice for you. Good luck with the new program. Hopefully, you will be able to make up for a lot of wasted instructional time.

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