Alewis11

Yes they are both BSN. Utica has a campus in St. Petersburg. On both of their online websites I see they say CCNE. Would accreditation for their NY campus carry over to their FL campus?

Hi, I am looking into two accelerated BSN programs in the Tampa Bay Area, Rasmussen College and Utica College. On both websites they state they are accredited through CCNE. I looked up schools through the CCNE website. Are they falsely advertising, or am I looking in the wrong area?

Thank you, I am definitely looking into why they are not accredited yet. I do have a list of schools I know are (i searched the online accreditation website). But what I'm curious about is on most NP sites for pre-req in Florida they require just a bachelors degree in any field and an active RN license. It doesn't specify how you obtained the license. I already contacted the schools, but I wanted to see if anyone took that route of using a quick nursing school for their RN. In no way am I trying to diminish my education and run through it but I need something timely and cheap. I would reapply at my old school but wouldn't be able to start my RN in another year and I work so much as is!

Good evening everyone! i am in a dilemma. I found an associate nursing program which could really Taylor to my needs. Currently I'm an office manager at a busy physician office and hold a bachelors in psychology. My main goal is to become a nurse practioner. Some schools allow non nursing degree students to apply as long as they hold an active RN license. I found a school that could work around my work schedule and accept many of my credits to minimize time. The only issue I have is that it is not accredited. They are accepted under the florida board of nursing and I would be able to take the nclex after completing the course. The tuition and time for completing is appealing to me. I am just concerned about the school not being accredited. If I hold an active RN license (from a non accredited school) with a bachelors in psychology, would my chances of getting in be slim? I emailed the schools and am waiting for response but I'm eager to hear some input. I will soon have a license as a lab technologist and currently applying for my clinical trial certificate as i am involved in clinical trial work. Is it possible to be competitive with my background? I'm willing to take continuing education credits to prove a worthy candidate, but would like some feedback from your experiences. The only drawback from applying to accredited schools (which I will) is the starting date is so far out and the program's take minimum for two years and a lot of accelerated bsn programs are competitive. Do you think it's possible I may have a change becoming a family nurse practitioner if I go through with all of these things. I have a lot of experience in all fields of health care. If you have any input I would greatly appreciate your advice. The school I'm looking at has a low tuition rate and seems reasonable in completion time. I know some schools may not educate at the same caliber as others but I'm self sufficient and can study well for the nclex. Thank you you so much ally