Most online program not accepting WA RNs?

Editorial Team / Admin · Dec 18, 2016

Some states have stricter rules than others when it comes to online education options. This file from the WA BON lists schools approved to provide RN to BSN education starting on the fourth page. You can look into those programs to see if any offer an online option.

Zoom9 · Dec 19, 2016

Thank you, Rose_Queen!! I checked the list and looks like my only choice is WGU online program. I really don't want to do that because of their grading system but I guess I have no choice. This is the first time I wished I lived in another state

elkpark · Dec 19, 2016

It's not that the schools won't accept WA state residents, it's that the schools haven't been approved by WA to operate in their state (by enrolling residents of the state). This is a new Federal requirement that applies to all states, part of the process of clamping down on the cheesy "diploma mill" on-line schools. States have to require and verify that distance education programs based in other states meet the same requirements and qualifications to which B&M schools in the state are held in order to offer education to their residents. Some states have been quicker about coming into compliance with the new rule than other states, but, eventually, all states will have to be doing this. I think it's a good idea.

Love2Sleep, BSN, RN · Dec 19, 2016

Check with Boise State University.

tokmom, BSN, RN · Dec 24, 2016

Wow..not one out of state program offered. That's crazy! Do you know when other schools will be accepted?

jaycam, RN · Dec 30, 2016

Look into the local hybrid programs. Most only meet one day a week with everything else online.

Zoom9 · Jan 12, 2017

Thank you for all the suggestions. I found the list of approved out-of-state nursing programs.

Just in case anyone is looking for online programs here is the list.

http://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/6000/669338.pdf

Thank you everyone :)

tokmom, BSN, RN · Jan 18, 2017

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