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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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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.

I started a similar post about 1 year ago. I inly have anecdotal experience, but have heard similar things from admissions counsellors or directors, regarding the complexity and expense of getting approved by The NC Board Of Governors. I also personally feel that this mandate, whether federal or not, appears to be more limiting than benefitting the students NC.

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One cannot tell me that ALL of the programs that are online or out of state are subpar.

I posted above a link to the list of out-of-state schools that have been licensed to enroll NC students in their on-line programs. There are quite a few schools on the list. However long it may have taken, and however much the UNC board of governors may be dragging their feet (and I don't dispute that may be happening; I have no personal knowledge one way or the other), schools are getting licensed.

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I am looking to apply to FNP, then acute care NP

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I am looking to apply to FNP, then acute care NP. I have my MSN, and need a post masters certificate

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I am looking to apply to FNP, then acute care NP. I have my MSN, and need a post masters certificate

ECU offers an on-line FNP. Georgetown and the University of South Alabama offer an approved online FNP.

As far as ACNP, I believe Duke offers the only program in NC. The University of South Alabama also offers an online ACNP.

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ECU no longer offers FNP and South Alabama is not working with NC. I have looked into both options

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ECU no longer offers FNP and South Alabama is not working with NC. I have looked into both options

Thank you, I wasn't aware that ECU only offered the FNP as a BSN to DNP or post-master's DNP.

However, it seems as if the University of South Carolina is on the list of currently approved programs.

Approved Degree Programs of Licensed Institutions | UNC GA

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I only see business administration for south carolina (?)

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who would I contact about listings on here? I see that South Alabama is on the list, yet I contacted them 2 weeks ago and they told me that they are not approved.

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[h=3]State Authorization: North Carolina[/h]

The University of South Carolina has submitted a Letter of Intent, and is completing the state authorization application for programs in which students pursue experiential learning opportunities in North Carolina.

Students may enroll in programs via distance delivery. Neither online/distance nor traditional students are authorized to engage in experiential learning coursework (internships, practica, clinicals, and fieldwork) located in the state of North Carolina

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I only see business administration for south carolina (?)

My bad, should have been South Alabama.

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My bad, should have been South Alabama.

I spoke to them 2 weeks ago and they said they are still waiting for approval :-/

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