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Most online program not accepting WA RNs?

I'm ready to go back to school and was looking into online RN to BSN/MSN programs but most programs I tried to apply don't accept WA states applicants. I tried to search the reason on DOH site but no luck.

Does anybody know what's going on?

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    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.

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    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 :(

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    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.

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    Check with Boise State University.

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

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

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