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Hi, I have some questions regarding how nursing accreditation and nursing licensure from state state to state works. I am a pre-nursing student in California and I am stuck waiting right now to get into nursing school as it is fairly competitive here. I am now considering going out of state for nursing school, but would like to know if it were possible to study in another state and come back to practice California? How would that work? what are the steps? and what accreditation/requirements does California have? I am specifically looking at the Minnesota state community and technical college nursing program that is accredited by the NLN CNEA (National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation), and I have no idea how accreditation works. I basically want to know if its possible to study outside of California and what would the process be to go back to California and get my licensure and practice. Also, would it be possible to work in Minnesota for a few years, get some experience, and move back to California to practice? What steps would I need to take to get my license in California because I know nursing licenses in different states are not the same (unless it falls under nursing licensure compact and I know California isn't an NLC state or Minnesota). Thanks, Ashley

I will definitely look into those cities... If anyone knows schools there that they recommend please do share. I do worry that i will be at MSOE for quite a while and more time=more expenses, room, board, etc. since it’s a private school. I was hoping to transfer to a school that would allow me to finish within 2-3 years at the least so it wouldn’t be too costly. At this point I just really need more options. Thank you for your comment I appreciate the advice.

Hello Everyone I am looking for a pre-licensure BSN program that is not super challenging to get into. I live in California and as many of you its super competitive to get into any of the programs in my area. My gpa isn't that great at around a 3.4 and I need to remediate my teas score which is below and 80. I know my chances are super low to get into a school in my area so I am considering out of state schools and was wondering if anyone knows some good programs that would be worth my while to apply to. I would consider going to a private school out of my state if I can finish it within 2-3 years with transferred credits and get accepted ASAP. I have finished the general basic science classes and general ed. I am going to apply to local community colleges in my area just to have that possibility, but average wait time to get in is like 3+ years, its not likely for me to get in and its only associates. I really just want my BSN already. I have also applied to this private college in Wisconsin MSOE and I got accepted into their nursing program. It is quite expensive, but I do get some merit scholarships and I am waiting to see how many years it would take with credits transferred over... Do you guy thinks it would be worth it to go? I am tired of waiting and plan to start a BSN program as soon as Fall 2020 so I need to explore options ASAP. Any advice or school recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Ashley

Hello everyone, I'm new here to the nursing community. I am currently a nursing student at a community college with the goal of eventually reaching an RN BSN, and would appreciate any insight, answers, or conversation about nursing programs. I am almost done with my prereqs to apply for ADN programs and have some questions. I live in California, and unfortunately as many of you know the nursing programs here are heavily impacted. I really want to get my ADN first then do ADN to BSN route as it saves money and can help me build experience. My only worry, however is how long it will take me to get into an ADN program especially in california in the first place. I would like to ask if anyone knows what community colleges I should apply to (anywhere in California, though I live in northern cal)and may have the chance of getting in to as well any additional classes I may need for certain programs. Based off of the american river college class requirements, Overall I have mostly A's and a few B's. I currently have an A in anatomy and physiology (Bio 431), a B in anatomy and Physiology (Bio 432), have not yet taken microbiology, but aim for an A, have an A in English Writing, an A in Nutrition, and a B in Pyschology. I am taking Anthropology next semester as well. Please let me know if their are any other community colleges that require similar classes, I currently plan on applying to American River college, Sac city, Sierra so far, but plan to apply to more as I know that the more I apply the better chances. I know that applying to BSN programs is also a possibility, but I will likely have to apply out of state because my overall gpa is only about a 3.2-3.3 and its expensive anyways. However, I wonder if applying to rn to bsn programs are still really competive? And also does taking rn to bsn online look bad for employers? I know getting your rn license at a well accredited schools is very important. I'm stressed out and worried I won't get into any nursing programs as I am not a 4.0 student. So I could really use some good advice, or reassurance from anyone in a similar spot. Thanks, Ashley