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Thanks again ChiromedO. I looked in to the option you discussed regarding LPN locally, then to Excelsior for the ASN/ RN. That approach seems feasible. You mentioned DC's were having trouble with the CPNE. Why do you think that is and how could I not have that trouble? Also, what MSN/NP certification program are you focusing toward with your ADN/ RN? Do not most NP certification programs have BSN/RN admission requirements? Again, thanks and wish you the best on your continued education/practice.

What is the name of the online nursing program in North Dakota?

Thanks ChiroMed0. Unfortuantely, I can not relocate because of multiple obligations at this time. Therefore, it looks like the ADN/RN community college route would be just as fast and alot less expensive than the WBU BSN/RN for DC eduation for me. I am in Oregon, where are you? Are you currently in a program? If you ever hear of a hybrid online initial RN degree for DC's that is not WBU, please let me know. I am more than willing to fly to another city for my clinicals. However, it just doesn't seem very productive to take 8 humanities courses for WBU when a local community college said all I had to do was to repeat two A/P courses (5 year limit requirement) to be considered in their ADN/RN program. Good luck on your journey.

I too have been contemplating continuing my education to NP level. I have a question for those who have researched the schools for DC's to obtain the RN and subsequently MSN/NP. I have been a DC for many years and thus my undergraduate degree is back to a 1978 graduation date. When I applied thru Mid America (via Wayland Baptist University), WBU told me I would have to complete 8 humanities courses (english writing/reading, American lit., World lit., two history of the bible courses, history of the U.S.- 1874 to present , and two additional foreign language courses) by the third semester of the nursing program in addition to the nursing courses in order to graduate. Evidently, because my Bachelors from Cal-State University Fullerton is so old, they would not accept certain courses. In addition to my bachelors, I of course hold a DC degree from Cleveland in L.A. In 2009 I also graduated with a Masters in Health Science/Health Education from TUI University (summa cum laude). I hold licenses to practice chiropractic in two states and a nursing home administrator license in California. I have been in continous chiro practice since 1978 and recently started teaching health education part time at a community college. My question for those who have researched, are there any colleges with MSN/NP nursing programs out there that will accept ASN/RN holders (if I decide to do the community college route) that already have a Masters and bachelors degree that is not specifically in nursing? Or if I obtained a ASN/RN degree/license, would I have to do the BSN degree before entering a MSN/NP program? Thanks for the help and wish all of you pursuing this route the best.

Does anyone have any feedback on the Wayland Baptist University BSN/RN program for chiropractors, not the Hardin-Simmons program? Thanks

Advice please: Those who are in or have completed the Hardin-Simmons University BSN/RN program for chiropractors, could you discuss your evaluation of the program. Were there additional costs other than the 45K tuition and expensive of flying to Texas for clinicals, if did not live there? How did you find the instructors? Was there instruction methods clear and understandable? Did you have any problem receiving all the books and materials to study online? Have you completed the program and passed the NCLEX/RN licensure? I also understand Mid-America Learning is representing another college (Wayland Baptist University) with a similiar program. Does anyone have any feedback on their program? Thank-you for your time and feedback.