Living in upstate New York sick of the cold going somewhere warm for RN school.

ArrowRN, BSN, RN · Feb 9, 2014

Since you already having a Bachelors degree, you would be able to do an Accelerated BSN program and be done in 1 year. That of course is after you completed the prerequisites which would take about 2-3 semesters so in total you only looking at 1.5 years to be a BSN see if there is a program in your area that has that option. It would save you tonnes in out-of-state tuition.

Krzysztof · Feb 9, 2014

Have you considered a more temperate climate like in Connecticut or Rhode Island?

MichaelDoherty · Feb 9, 2014

ohh well that's good news to hear because I thought that with the program I would be looking at another full 4 years worth of schooling:bluecry1: yea that is true paying more with the out of state tuition. But I kept seeing that if you take the NCLEX for New York and later move that New York isn't one of the states that participate in one that is transferrable to other states. So how does it transfer to another state? It seems like there is an application form you have to fill out then it will come back from the state saying that it's approved am I far off? That's why I didn't know if it would be a good idea to go to school where I intend to live. / Yea I have looked into those places but being not to far from New York they get the same weather being in the same jetstream just usually on average 5 degrees warmer lol. I wouldn't mind it if it was cold just a couple months like north carolina weather I could deal with. Just wanted somewhere warm not hot and humid all year round, But in a city by an ocean.

cheesemonster23 · Feb 9, 2014

Since you already have a bachelors I definitely would not go to a community college

There are many second degree programs offered at universities across the nation

Kandy83 · Feb 12, 2014

Don't come to California permanently jobs are really hard to get. Go to a state with a smaller population. You can make good money and you can get hired immediately after you finish. An accelerated program seems to be the wisest option. Please do your research on their accreditation and if you want to get your a higher degree. Research, Research and more research. Look for the most affordable and legit program. Good luck.

MichaelDoherty · Feb 12, 2014

Yea the accelerated program does seem pretty good just have to get my prerequisites first before applying. That's a bit of a let down though because I thought California specifically los angeles would have a variety of jobs being a city with lots of hospitals. Especially I'm looking to go somewhere with warm weather all year round, but also with no humidity, which is pretty much west coast weather because in the east the summers just get really hot and humid:dead:. But I would like to go to school where i'm going to be living because I could get a job easier being a resident of the state, and to transfer the NCLEX certification from one state to another is something I don't want to go through. So yea I'll pay more for out of state tuition but if it means getting to know the area I plan to live in,settle down, and establish connections which might make it easier to get a job then it's worth it for me.

ArrowRN, BSN, RN · Feb 13, 2014

Yea the accelerated program does seem pretty good just have to get my prerequisites first before applying. That's a bit of a let down though because I thought California specifically los angeles would have a variety of jobs being a city with lots of hospitals. Especially I'm looking to go somewhere with warm weather all year round, but also with no humidity, which is pretty much west coast weather because in the east the summers just get really hot and humid:dead:. But I would like to go to school where i'm going to be living because I could get a job easier being a resident of the state, and to transfer the NCLEX certification from one state to another is something I don't want to go through. So yea I'll pay more for out of state tuition but if it means getting to know the area I plan to live in,settle down, and establish connections which might make it easier to get a job then it's worth it for me.

I get your point. Besides California the other option is Florida where I'm at and in case you haven't heard pay sucks in Florida but the cost of living is relatively low depending on which metro area you choose. Here also has lots of new grads and a tight job market.

MichaelDoherty · Feb 16, 2014

hmm well thanks for that tip, but should I go to school where I plan on living? with the NCLEX certification it doesn't transfer between states unless its the 9 states that participate in it currently.

jenniecubbies · Feb 17, 2014

nursing school and jobs in Hawaii (Oahu) are ridiculously competitive, and most jobs don't cut it with the cost of living. everyone in hawaii has two or more jobs-- it would be smarter to get RN experience elsewhere then try to get a job here already an established nurse.

Mr Sacdiff · Feb 19, 2014

Southwest Florida has schools that aren't as competitive as other areas. And you will not beat the gulf coast beaches of southwest Florida.

ArrowRN, BSN, RN · Feb 19, 2014

hmm well thanks for that tip, but should I go to school where I plan on living? with the NCLEX certification it doesn't transfer between states unless its the 9 states that participate in it currently.

Well thats not really true, NCLEX is a national exam, its best to take it in the same state as your school. Outside the 9 states you may have to take an additional state exam to transfer as an RN but it really just to ensure familiarity with that state BON protocols