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Jedrnurse: I think that would have been a good idea 10 years ago. I have a spouse wanting to retire and I really have backed myself into a corner time wise. As for Checkers08, two Nurse Managers were hired into positions, with the understanding they were to complete their masters and both used WGU. I want to move to academia, so I wasn't sure if there would be some upturned noses at those schools, but I am sure I will run into that. If I get going I could probably start by April depending on which online school I decide. WGU is high on the list, but I am considering one that has an accredited DNP that I could possibly push towards once I finish my MSN. My kids will just be graduation high school and neither at the moment are college bound. Possible junior college which I could easily afford, but I could focus on my education then. Jedrnurse: I think that would have been a good idea 10 years ago. I have a spouse wanting to retire and I really have backed myself into a corner time wise. As for Checkers08, two Nurse Managers were hired into positions, with the understanding they were to complete their masters and both used WGU. I want to move to academia, so I wasn't sure if there would be some upturned noses at those schools, but I am sure I will run into that. If I get going I could probably start by April depending on which online school I decide. WGU is high on the list, but I am considering one that has an accredited DNP that I could possibly push towards once I finish my MSN. My kids will just be graduation high school and neither at the moment are college bound. Possible junior college which I could easily afford, but I could focus on my education then.

Plan/interest to get Masters in Nursing, education tract. Would like to change from bedside to classroom. Graduated 30 years ago, BSN, but final GPA less than 2.5 (had to work 2 jobs during school). Had applied a few years back at same University I graduated, but as pretty much all Universities want 3.0 GPA to enter, I am dead in the water. Some hope if take GRE, possibly would let me in under probation, but who wants that. I would just like to start and not deal with GRE either, at my age. I guess too the University requirements are just a bunch of hoops that seem pointless. Reality is online degree is best enrolling in for profit graduate school, ie: WGU, Capella, Walden or similar. Anyone get turned away from jobs because this type of school? I was using US News as reference to find such schools. Is there another search engine/web site to rate these schools? Thanks.

Thats the feeling I get, but then how are they accredited?

I never had to researched accreditation but I checked about Aspen University. It only list the two accreditations and then continues to the next university in Denver. Yes DNP is not accredited. This is copy/paste from chea.org InstitutionAccredited ProgramConcentrationCityState / Territory / ProvinceCountry 1. Aspen University Nursing - Baccalaureate DenverCOUS 2. Aspen University Nursing - Master's DenverCOUS 3. Emily Griffith Technical College Practical DenverCOUS

I applied at San Francisco General and USCF Med Center for a per diem position. I have more than 10 years experience. Haven't heard anything in three weeks. Initially applied with an out of state address. I was told by an insider that they won't even look at you without a California address. To your comment don't move until you get an offer, I feel the other nurses pain who moved and can't get a job. I have a valid CA license so I don't see why I am not qualified, also have worked travel assignments in CA also. As I have waited 3 weeks I am going to apply at a few other Hospitals. I am surprised that at least when you apply for employment, that you at least don't get some kind of acknowledgment letter. I applied an have gotten zilch.

Help groovy jeff. What do you do when the entire application process is done online for the hospital you are applying. I have no idea who to call or send a note other than HR. I applied 3 weeks ago and there has been no response. jax18_mco