Residents of North Carolina and Out of State/Online/Distance Nursing Programs

[WandaRN2BSN]

Any North Carolina Residents told that their distant online nursing program is on hold or suspended? I thought it was just one particular school until I found out from another nurse that this affected her as well in a totally different out of state online program. Last I heard is the board wants to make sure that the education offered by out of state online programs meets the same minimal quality standards as education offered in the state of North Carolina or until certain requirements are met by their program. I'm not sure if this is just a educational issue, money issue or both. If you heard any thing differently, please share. If you heard of any updates please share as well.

[elkpark]

From the NC BON FAQ page:

"Is the NCBON imposing restrictions on out-of-state nursing education programs? I am being told by an out-of-state program that the NCBON is preventing them from admitting NC residents as students.

The NCBON is not imposing restrictions on out-of-state nursing education programs. However, there are regulations in NC which require out-of-state institutions that conduct educational activities in NC, that require a field experience (i.e. student clinical/practicum, student teaching, internship or externship), to be licensed by the University of North Carolina (UNC) System General Administration/Board of Governors. This is a mandate from the United States Department of Education and not associated with the NC Board of Nursing. If the education program is truly a 100% online degree program that does not require a field experience, students may enroll. When considering enrollment in ANY out-of-state nursing program with field requirements, individuals should check with the UNC System to verify licensure status by calling 919-962-4558 or on the UNC System web site at: Approved Degree Programs of Licensed Institutions | UNC GA"

FAQ - Nursing Education | North Carolina Board of Nursing