Shinka

Question for the nurses? I'm seriously considering pursing this option for my career and I'm trying to think creatively. I live in South Florida where according to a recent article they are in nurse shortage. However I work full time and would like to do an online program. I need to keep working full time too, can't afford to live of loans for personal expenses. Most of the online programs are RN to BSN except Kaplan University. I'm not terribly concerned about the cost. None of the Comm. College and Universities offer programs online or pre-req course online. I will finish my a BA in April in Human Services. Finally the Question: I know online degrees have a bad stigma, but the clinicals are held in South Florida Hospitals. Would it look bad if I completed the Associates in Nursing program from Kaplan University even if I pass the RN test? Despite having a degree from Kaplan, could I still gain admissions to a more presitigious Florida school for their online or traditionally Rn to Bsn programs, if I have an RN? Do you think hospitals or any medical facility will hesitate to hire someone with a Kaplan University Degree even if I pass the RN exam? I'm just trying to figure out whats more important the school, as long as its accredited, or passing the RN exam.