angelhu

if my California RN license expired on 10/31/15, can I use the CEUs prior to 10/31/13 (say, January 2013)? I usually had more CEUs than I needed so I've never encounter this problem before in my nursing career. I guess I've been having trouble understanding it on BRN...Thanks.

Hi, Grace: Can you give me your email so I can contatc you directly? There are some things I want to let you know before you make any decision. I lived in Vancouver and went to University of New Brunswick for my BSN. Then I went to Yale for my first MSN (in conology nursing). The nursing schools in Canada and in USA can be very different. And I think here are many difference between east coast and west coast. If you'd like, you can also give me your phone number, and I can skype you. (The issue can be too complicated to use email...) Angel

Hi, Cali31: Since I already got in to the program, I don't think it is hard...but I know due to the budget cut and not enough professors teaching the program (nation wide), many highly qualified candidates are turned away. It usually takes 2 years to complete, but if you are planning to take parttime jobs and still want to do well at the school, it might takes you 3-4 years. To me, my health and my family is more important than anything. The school will always be there for you. So I am taking my time to go through this prorgram--so that I can learn as much as possible, but also have my life. Please let me know if there's anything I can help you or answer your questions.

I was going to do the same but find that there are very limited schools offer online FNP program. I talked to many people about this, and the conclusion is that it is difficult to offer a high quality nursing program without participation in the classrooms. I heard that some hospital will even NOT hire you if you do online FNP. Be careful! Before you apply, talk to HR in as many hospitals as possible. You want the program to fit your schedule, but also don't want to waste your money and time.

is anyone in ANP program at Cal State LA admitted in fall 2010? I am transferring to Cal State LA, and will be strating ANP program in 3/28/2011. I am taking post master's certificate. I would love to talk to to anyone if you are going to be my classmate and get some general information. I am registered for pharmacology (Wed, 7:30-12:30pm) already. THANKS!!