master's degree applying to accel RN programs

[mabeltoo]

Looking for others with master's degrees in non-nursing fields who are pursuing accelerated RN. I have an MPH and MSW. Am I more likely to be accepted into post bacc RN programs, or should I to apply to master's for RN programs (my state offers no direct entry MSN programs)? Thanks!

[elkpark]

Thx Waynestatekatie--

I need to be able to do an affordable, online BSN towards licensure.....Do you, (or anyone else) know of an online program for the BSN, leading to licensure?? Or a program in AZ?

There is no on-line program leading to RN licensure for people with no previous healthcare experience, affordable or otherwise (Excelsior College will take LPNs and EMTs, but not people without those backgrounds). The state BONs require that students have completed a minimum number of hours of supervised clinical experience in order to be eligible for licensure -- you have to learn the "hands-on" skills. There are a growing number of "hybrid" programs out there, where the didactic coursework is on-line but you go to traditional, "live" clinical rotations -- either provided/supervised by the school, or you have to set up your own clinical experiences (be advised people often have more trouble than they expect (more than the school leads them to believe they will) when they get around to trying to arrange supervised clinicals).

[xxgreenfirexx]

"There is no on-line program leading to RN licensure for people with no previous healthcare experience, affordable or otherwise (Excelsior College will take LPNs and EMTs, but not people without those backgrounds). The state BONs require that students have completed a minimum number of hours of supervised clinical experience in order to be eligible for licensure -- you have to learn the "hands-on" skills. There are a growing number of "hybrid" programs out there, where the didactic coursework is on-line but you go to traditional, "live" clinical rotations -- either provided/supervised by the school, or you have to set up your own clinical experiences (be advised people often have more trouble than they expect (more than the school leads them to believe they will) when they get around to trying to arrange supervised clinicals)."

Thanks for the response, elkpark. There is an ADN program leading to licensure online with Rio Salado, where the student does their clinicals in person. I was REALLY hoping that I could find a BSN program like that...

Thankfully, Rio arranges your clinicals. They give you a choice from a small number of facilities....I'm really excited about it. I wish I had gone ahead and done the nursing program back in 2002 when I first started school, though....

[elkpark]

Good luck with your program! :)