stevenking

Hello, Are there any NP programs that do not require the APEA 3P exam?

Hi Chare, Yes, I wouldn't expect otherwise. My question, however, asks for examples of schools that do not require a standardized exam for these three disciplines. I have successfully passed advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced physical assessment. NRSKarenRN, Post University requires one to sit for a national exam, entitled "the 3P exam" administered by APEA once you successfully complete advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced physical assessment. I am looking for schools that do not have this national exam requirement.

Yes, I'm a statistic. Presently enrolled in Post University and did not pass the 3p exam twice. While I won't indicate how badly I think the program is run, it was entirely on me to pass the 3P which I understand. I made a 60 on both attempts and would like to enroll in a program where this isn't a requirement. Does any such program exist?

Sure: send email to stevenkingrn (at) gmail (dot) com Check out the American College of Education

The capstone was busy but manageable. There were zero clinical hours during the BSN. Jess, Check out this link: https://ace.edu/degree-programs/bachelors-degrees/bachelors-nursing/RN-to-bsn/

Congrats! I am about to embark on this challenge. Could you message me your email...I want to better understand time commitments.

Yes, I entered the American College of Education's RN to BSN program after completing a unaccredited ADN program in Florida. I just attained my CCNE accredited BSN. Send me a message and I will send information via email.

Hello, Is anyone aware of affordable BSN to DNP programs? I am eyeballing Liberty's DNP program, especially since I am former military (tuition is $300/hr). While I would enjoy a Mental Health Practitioner specialization it is $1200/hr. Yikes. My BSN will be conferred in September. If I pursue Liberty it will be a generic FNP but does award DNP (no MSN in route; however, you can test for FNP upon completion of requisite coursework...).

Which track are you looking at? I am interested in a BSN to DNP program.

Upfront, I'll admit I'm jaded. Incivility is never appropriate; however, life is tough. I cut my teeth in nursing in the United States Army, first becoming an LPN/EMT under their tutelage. One benefit of such an approach (besides the incentive to stay in shape) was a focus on the outcome of learning instead of the process of learning. More specifically, feelings, while important, were secondary to learning the material and passing the class. In the service, if you failed out of one of their schools it meant you were recycled to the "needs of the Army," which on any given day could be cook, truck driver, gasoline specialist, artilleryman, etc. [read: mostly likely something you didn't want to do...] It might be worth a qualitative analysis to determine how different generations define incivility. Having completed three courses of graduate studies, I assure you I have run into every type of professor out there. Typically, if the professor engenders an attitude of incivility, I make it my business not to become "butt hurt" over it, move on, and get done what I need to. In my most recent foray into nursing education (finished my ADN after 22 years as LPN), I was shocked at how modern nursing students in their 20-30's correlated incivility with the request of doing work. "This is so unfair" is a mantra paraded about by those who think reading five chapters of material a week is too much.

I completed an LPN to ADN program and successfully sat for the RN NCLEX on 7/6. I passed in 75 questions: My strategy: 1) Archer review, average of 300 questions/daily 2) I purchased and read Michael Reid's CliffsNotes NCLEX-RN Cram Plan: Illustrated Edition (available at Amazon for $22) and read it through twice 3) I watched nearly all of LevelUPRN's videos on Youtube (Pro tip: change the playback speed to 1.5x so they go more quickly.)

I suspect the program is too new for such review. I believe I was in the second graduating class.

Update: Steven King, RN as of 7/7/22

Yes! Called the BON and confirmed I am now an RN!

I took the NCLEX today and it shut off at 75 questions. I got this pop up…should I be optimistic?

There is one objective: pass. After the course is over none of it matters…

Yes, I’m married to a physician who loves it here & tolerates my absorption of graduate education. Since I am eyeballing upward mobility eventually, I “might” stick it out at UTA s/p RN to complete their RN-MSN program with an accredited BSN awarded in route.

Thank you, quite an informative post. I am attending Educare Envision School of Nursing’s PN to ADN bridge… Preliminary discussion suggests that I shan’t have issues enrolling in UTA’s RN to BSN program subsequently.

Thank you. I assure you that I will zealously prepare for the NCLEX. ? For what it’s worth, the school was started by a doctorally trained RN who was a long time faculty member at a competitive school. I have no doubt that accreditation looms on the horizon.

I am in communication with the University of Texas at Arlington. An unaccredited degree does not prevent admission, especially if you have other sources of undergraduate credit in transfer.

Hello, I am completing an unaccredited ADN which is approved in Florida to allow taking the NCLEX. Do RN to BSN programs (or higher) exist that permit entry with an unencumbered RN + BA in a different field? Kindly, Steven King, LPN, MBA, MEd, MDiv

Hello, I am interested in completing my RN and need a solid program in Florida. I live in Melbourne/Viera. Have looked at ISU LPN to BSN, Excelsior's ADN... Are there others I am missing? -Steve

Do you like the Indiana program? did you buy the study guides for the four exams?

Sure, then you're transfer guy with reciprocity. Yes, transfer by reciprocity. *note* check with State Board of Licensing in Cali...they can answer reciprocity related questions...like, "Hey, I got my BSN in blah, blah, blah...can I transfer to Cali?" If you have a regionnally accredited BSN then you'll be accepted in most states. Even states that seem...off...will allow reciprocity after "some" time. The Kingster Thanks for the info.