IS there hope after going to non accredited BSN school

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Dec 6, 2014

Your options for educational advancement are limited with a BSN degree from an unaccredited school. If you hope to become a nurse practitioner, you could achieve this by earning a post-masters certification.

You'd need to first earn an MSN degree in nursing leadership or nursing education from a fully accredited school that will accept CTU's credits such as Western Governors, University of Phoenix, or Grand Canyon U. Once you earn your accredited MSN degree, you will become eligible to complete a nurse practitioner post-masters certification.

meanmaryjean, DNP, RN · Dec 6, 2014

OR- just switch right now and get into an accredited BSN program. More direct route- cut your losses early.

sain · Dec 6, 2014

OR- just switch right now and get into an accredited BSN program. More direct route- cut your losses early.

I wish it was that easy.....But I already came so far, my graduation date is in June 2015. That is time and money invested, that I just don't want to loose.

sain · Dec 6, 2014

You'd need to first earn an MSN degree in nursing leadership or nursing education from a fully accredited school that will accept CTU's credits such as Western Governors, University of Phoenix, or Grand Canyon U. Once you earn your accredited MSN degree, you will become eligible to complete a nurse practitioner post-masters certification.

Thank you. I contacted Phoenix university yesterday. I asked specifically about the FNP, and they said "No" they would not accept my BSN. I'm suppose to speak to someone from the nursing department on Monday. I will ask them about the other "nursing leadership" or "nursing education" program as you suggest.

Thank you so much, because at least there appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel now.

I will update you as soon as I speak to them on Monday.

Thank you again.

icuRNmaggie, BSN, RN · Dec 6, 2014

What is CTU?

sain · Dec 7, 2014

CTU is Colorado Technical University.

They have a campus and online class. I am attending their online class.

Overall I feel the online school is very good, but their BSN program is not accredited.

sain · Dec 10, 2014

Thank you so much for your advice.

I contacted Phoenix University and they provided me with the same information that you did.

According to the Nursing admission advisor I would be able to take the MSN in education. After I complete the MSN in education, I would be able to take the FNP if I still wanted too.

I'm glad that there is a light at the end of this tunnel for me.

Thank you again.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Dec 10, 2014

I contacted Phoenix University and they provided me with the same information that you did. According to the Nursing admission advisor I would be able to take the MSN in education. After I complete the MSN in education, I would be able to take the FNP if I still wanted too.

The tuition for WGU's MSN in education is significantly cheaper than U. of Phoenix. Just some food for thought.

sain · Dec 11, 2014

Thank you so much. I will contact WGU, to see what they say.

sain · Aug 30, 2015

Update: Turns out CTU received CCNE accreditation while I was in school. So my options opened up in regards to where I can attend school. I'm excited and happy so I wanted to share this joy!