Is getting my RN at a technical college a bad idea?

littlepeopleRNICU · May 13, 2015

I got my ADN at a technical college first and went on to finish my BSN online through University of Texas. All of my credits transferred over. I'm also starting an NP program in the Fall at University of South Carolina, and had no problems again.

I guess I should add in here that both schools I've attended were/are current in their accreditations.

pmabraham, BSN, RN · May 13, 2015

Good day, Daniel:

What are your thoughts about going to a school where their credits mean absolutely outside of the school? Are you ok spending the money knowing that if you want to further your education at an accredited institution that none of the classes at the technical school will be accepted?

Thank you.

wasc1205 · May 13, 2015

Im in my fourth semester at a technical college. I can't speak for the specific school youre refering too, but I know that if its accredited then its fine.The good thing about nursing is its pretty standarized. Doesnt matter if its duke or a technical college...your going to be learning the same things. Lookout for the online schools and make sure theres an extra application process involved in getting into the nursing program.

TiffyRN, BSN, PhD · May 13, 2015

Just be sure the colleges you are looking at for BSN completion will take your non-nursing courses. Otherwise you are wasting all the effort other than your nursing courses. If you have checked it out and found a reputable BSN completion program, then proceed with the technical college.

But remember that you will likely need a well-regarded BSN completion course as your plans include CRNA school. I've never heard of a "CRNA mill". They have pretty stringent standards.

DanielStern · May 13, 2015

Thanks for the quick reply. May I ask was your technical college nationally or regionally accredited? I think that plays a major role in transferring.

DanielStern · May 13, 2015

I'm absolutely not ok with wasting my time, thats why I've opened this forum to have a dialogue with seasoned nurses whom have been there, and hopefully gain a few pearls. Now, please feel free to exit the forum and don't forget take your black cloud with you.

DanielStern · May 13, 2015

Good day, Daniel:
What are your thoughts about going to a school where their credits mean absolutely outside of the school? Are you ok spending the money knowing that if you want to further your education at an accredited institution that none of the classes at the technical school will be accepted?
Thank you.

I'm absolutely not ok with wasting my time, thats why I've opened this forum to have a dialogue with seasoned nurses whom have been there, and hopefully gain a few pearls. Now, please feel free to exit the forum and don't forget take your black cloud with you.

littlepeopleRNICU · May 13, 2015

You're welcome. It is nationally accredited.

wasc1205 · May 13, 2015

Regional. I guess do some research into both options and see which one is best. Some universities might require you to take extra classes but its not like your going to have to retake the same classes you took to be a licensed nurse.

TiffyRN, BSN, PhD · May 13, 2015

Here's a thread about your proposed school: https://allnurses.com/california-nursing/american-career-college-971140.html

TiffyRN, BSN, PhD · May 13, 2015

So though I am not experienced as in having your exact situation, going to a technical school for ADN in Cali, I could say it's going to be hard to find too many experienced nurses who have attended ACC since they just started their ADN program a few months ago. I can't see how they even have NCLEX pass rates?

Sorry if this isn't the opinion you wanted. Your original post did not specify that only experienced nurses who who have attended technical schools in California from schools that don't have NCLEX pass rates yet persisted and now have successfully completed their BSNs then their CRNA.