TimothyB

Sounds like you are just nervous. Your grades seem high enough to get into programs. I would apply to 2-3 to be safe.

Don't be discouraged. Apply to Georgia Southern along with other schools maybe some ASN programs. Your grades seem fine but how is your test score (TEAS, HESI, etc)?

Congrats on being accepted. The same instructor that handled the Hybrid 2015 program is handling the Hybrid 2017 program. They also drastically reduced the number of people accepted into the program. We originally started out with about 48 and graduated about 20. Everyone I know that graduated has passed NCLEX on the first attempt. The program is manageable but requires a lot of dedication on your part for studying on your own. The lectures are primarily videos and not in person. Good luck.

State approval is separate from accreditation from CCNE or ACEN. State approval allows you to test for NCLEX while CCNE/ACEN may affect any post graduate work you seek. Herzing is CCNE accredited as of 9/17/2014. They also currently have initial approval from the Georgia BoN. Initial approval is for new programs. Be weary of programs that only have conditional approval.

Does anyone know if Sacred Heart in Pensacola has annual job fairs or anything similar for RNs? I'm looking to network before moving down there. I know a lot of times they advertise the fairs to local schools. Thanks

I know more than a handful of nurses that have been hired at Grady with only ASN's (not from Atlanta Tech). The bottom line is will the program prepare you to successfully pass the NCLEX. Grady has a very generous tuition reimbursement program for RN-BSN completion programs. I would suggest looking into the NCLEX pass rate of programs. The pass rates can be viewed at http://sos.ga.gov/PLB/acrobat/Forms/38%20Reference%20-%20Nursing%20Education%20Program%20Results%20(NCLEX).pdf I would call Atlanta Tech and ask if they have clinical rotations at Grady. This would allow you to network and to also see if Grady might be a good fit for you.

I was also accepted. I'm hoping to set up a carpool of people in the Atlanta area.

The key here is to read the application for licensure. Does it ask if you have ever been arrested or does it ask if you have been convicted?

I wouldn't think it would be a waste of time but I do think you should look at a few things first. I think you should see how competitive the job market is and base your judgement on that. If you live in a super competitive market then the facility probably won't waste time hiring someone pending a license when they have other candidates that are already qualified. The facility would also run the risk of you not being able to obtain a license by endorsement for some unforeseen circumstances.

Some states allow nurses from bordering states to practice with only a license from their home state. It might be worth your time to call the nursing board to find out.

I don't believe that Atlanta Metro College has a nursing program. I think they only offer a pre-nursing program. A good idea is to check the Georgia Board of Nursing site NCLEX pass rates. http://sos.ga.gov/PLB/acrobat/Forms/38%20Reference%20-%20Nursing%20Education%20Program%20Results%20%28NCLEX%29.pdf

I start my ASN in January so I'll be looking to relocate to Pensacola from Atlanta afterwards. My wife still has family in the area and would like to move back.

Following. I'd like to work with Sacred's ER in about a year or two.

Were you accepted Anointedcountygrl?

It's my understanding that the program is consecutive. I've known folks that completed the RN-Bridge program that is similar in schedule (1 day a week) and it was consecutive.