need advice for Nursing school

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so I graduated BSN from other country way back 2008 and applied last may 2014 for NCLEX- RN here in LA California. Unfortunately, I'm not qualified to take the exam. :(

they advised me to complete an approved registered nursing program and to find approved programs in my area. but the question is, is it okay to complete the program in a community college or I really have to go to universities?

please advise... I feel hopeless with this career! :(

REALLY? how come some online schools offers bsn?! :barf02: thanks for answering. :)

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
REALLY? how come some online schools offers bsn?! :barf02: thanks for answering. :)
Online schools offer the RN-to-BSN completion programs for those of us who are already RNs with either diplomas or associate degrees.
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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Online schools offer the RN-to-BSN completion programs for those of us who are already RNs with either diplomas or associate degrees.

Exactly. The entry to practice online or distance programs such as Excelsior or Indiana State are not accepted by CABRN. Programs for currently licensed RNs to upgrade their diploma or ASN to a BSN online such as or UTA are accepted as the student already completed the entry to practice educational criteria with a diploma or ASN.

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Specializes in non-animals.

seems like you're going to have to enter a nursing program here in the USA to ever become an RN in the US

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seems like you're going to have to enter a nursing program here in the USA to ever become an RN in the US

yes I am.. but im losing hope for this career.. :scrying:

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hi justmeeh _ayz, can I know which country you come from?

Anyways, don't lose hope, you never know what tomorrow will bring, good luck :) !

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hi niena.. I came from the Philippines, how bout you?:) thanks for the encouragement. knowing nursing here is very tough and competitive.

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U're most welcome, this is the least I can do to help :). I truely understand how you felt, I am now struggling with the licensure process as well! My advice is try harder and do whatever it takes within your capability and affordability if you really want it (be a nurse in US). Silverdragon 102 (admin) always said "it's hard but not impossible", determination will bring you there! Hang in there justmeeh_ayz, rainbow will soon appears after endure some rain :yes:. Btw, I came from Malaysia.

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