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what is up with NC not working with online schools for advanced degrees? I am looking at schools for a post masters certificate and the options are incredibly limited.

I worked FT as a paramedic while atteding MSN school ft and would like to work in nursing ft while getting my certificate.

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There are a bunch of existing threads here about this question. The new requirement is a Federal rule, not something NC invented. All states will eventually come into compliance with the new rules; some states are just quicker about doing so than others.

Personally, I think it's a good thing that NC is requiring out of state on-line programs to meet the same standards that B&M schools within NC have to meet, and that someone is finally showing some interest in clamping down on some of the "diploma mill" on-line programs.

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There are a bunch of existing threads here about this question. The new requirement is a Federal rule, not something NC invented. All states will eventually come into compliance with the new rules; some states are just quicker about doing so than others.

Personally, I think it's a good thing that NC is requiring out of state on-line programs to meet the same standards that B&M schools within NC have to meet, and that someone is finally showing some interest in clamping down on some of the "diploma mill" on-line programs.

Would you know where I can do some additional reading about this?

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The NC BON website has some info on their FAQ page.

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As it stands right now the only schools you can apply to are Duke, UNCW, Southeastern, Frontier and South. There are MANY reputable schools that have online programs that NC will not approve

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As it stands right now the only schools you can apply to are Duke, UNCW, Southeastern, Frontier and South. There are MANY reputable schools that have online programs that NC will not approve

Is the problem that NC "will not" license them, or that they haven't applied??

Here is the link for the current list of licensed schools. It's a drag to read through, since it's not limited to nursing, but I glanced through it casually and saw more names than you have listed (offering nursing degrees, that is). And schools that want to be able to enroll NC citizens are welcome to apply.

Approved Degree Programs of Licensed Institutions | UNC GA

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In what area do you want to concentrate?

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The real problem is that The state of North Carolina does not see any revenue generated from schools outside of the state. So some years back they clamped down on schools outside the state under the guise of "the best interests" of students. It is a crock. Instead of granting nurses mobility options and increasing access to advanced degrees, it has severely limited options to residents of the state. One of many reasons my wife and I moved out of state. All of this hype about decreasing diploma mills is bull, it's simply a way to keep student dollars in state.

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The real problem is that The state of North Carolina does not see any revenue generated from schools outside of the state. So some years back they clamped down on schools outside the state under the guise of "the best interests" of students. It is a crock. Instead of granting nurses mobility options and increasing access to advanced degrees, it has severely limited options to residents of the state. One of many reasons my wife and I moved out of state. All of this hype about decreasing diploma mills is bull, it's simply a way to keep student dollars in state.

Again, this is a Federalrequirement. NC didn't invent this idea, and it's not the only state that is implementing it. All US states will eventually come into compliance with the new rule; as with every Federal regulation, some states are quicker than others than coming into compliance.

And out-of-state schools can get licensed to enroll NC citizens. All they have to do is apply and document that they're in compliance with the same requirements that in-state schools are required to meet to be able to operate in the state. I don't see why that's an unreasonable expectation.

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Hello,

I have a question I am currently enrolled in a NP program with an online school that is not on their approved list. Will I be able to gain licensure to practice as an NP upon completion and passing boards in North Carolina?

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Hello,

I have a question I am currently enrolled in a NP program with an online school that is not on their approved list. Will I be able to gain licensure to practice as an NP upon completion and passing boards in North Carolina?

This is a question best answered by th NC Board of Nursing, as each situation is different.

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Again, this is a Federalrequirement. NC didn't invent this idea, and it's not the only state that is implementing it. All US states will eventually come into compliance with the new rule; as with every Federal regulation, some states are quicker than others than coming into compliance.

And out-of-state schools can get licensed to enroll NC citizens. All they have to do is apply and document that they're in compliance with the same requirements that in-state schools are required to meet to be able to operate in the state. I don't see why that's an unreasonable expectation.

The portion of this scenario that is unreasonable is the fact that the Board of Governor who is responsible for granting those requests to online or out of state schools is extremely slow and not motivated to grant those schools the ability to enroll NC students. I have talked to admission counselors at multiple colleges who state that NC is difficult to work with and not worth the red tape. I have been told That the compliance paperwork has been submitted for up to one year ago and they are simply being told that it takes time. That signals to me a board that simply would rather not do what is in the best interest of the studengs, but would simply delay the process. One cannot tell me that ALL of the programs that are online or out of state are subpar. I would rather live in a state that is flexible and attempts to work for their students by granting access to as many college choices as possible rather than one that seeks to force it's students to attend the state college university system simply due to lack of access.

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