Questions for 30 unit option nurses or diploma nurses.

mamamerlee, LPN · Apr 21, 2010

DO NOT BOTHER WITH A DEAD-END. If you can, go into a BSN program asap. If not, check out your local community college for info on their ADN program.

hopeless case · Apr 21, 2010

i really dunno

but i only wanna to say best of luck

whichone'spink, BSN, RN · Apr 21, 2010

There are RN-BSN programs for ADN and diploma holders, if you wanted to advance after working a few years as a RN. But if you know for sure your goal is to be a NP, might as well start off with a BSN.

Elleveein, LVN · Apr 21, 2010

I dont know what my goal is yet , the only goal i have right now is to become an RN. I was just curious about the NP afterwards, i actually called the board of nursing in ca and she told me once u choose the 30 unit option you cannot go back to get your ADN or BSN (you can BUT it does not change your license she didnt mention MSN or NP thats why i asked) I can see myself happy as a floor nurse i was just curious to hear what current diploma nurses have to say .

Guest 360983 · Apr 21, 2010

I think the BON might have told you that because an RN is an RN, regardless of degree level. I'm not from California though.

Gauge · Apr 21, 2010

Yeah, what the previous poster said. Regardless if you are diploma, ADN, BSN your license will say the same thing- RN. The only problem is if you want to go back to school for anything you will need your BSN. If you want to be a nurse why not start out on that path, you will get more time in school which will give you some extra experience and some places will pay a little bit more for a BSN.

uswoman · Apr 21, 2010

I'm a diploma nurse and it has never been a factor in the jobs I've had over the years. I've worked in hospitals, home care, management and the health insurance industry. Presently I'm working in a little hospital in New Zealand - where the standard is a BSN. The are still happy to have a nurse such as myself, with a lowly diploma - and a lot of experience. (The pay here is no different based on level of education - it has to do more with years of experience.)

Elleveein, LVN · Apr 22, 2010

Thanks uswoman, thats what im looking for some opinions from diploma and 30 unit nurses.

agldragonRN · Apr 22, 2010

thanks uswoman, thats what im looking for some opinions from diploma and 30 unit nurses.

be very careful with 30 unit option. you will only be able to practice in california and can not endorse

your rn license in any other state. diploma nurses can edorse anywhere.

are you sure you will live in california forever?

caliotter3 · Apr 22, 2010

This will probably not be a problem for you because schools that offer the 30 unit option state "space available" only, and space is never available. Since you mention a MSN, further education, do yourself a favor and get a BSN or start with an ASN. Do not waste any time or effort trying to go the 30 unit route, better to be on a waiting list somewhere and get a degree you can use in the future.

Elleveein, LVN · Apr 23, 2010

Yes i understand what 30 unit option is . I know i cant ever work outside of cali (i would Never leave cali, never have, never will) so that does NOT bother me in the least, im actually looking for the responses from other 30 unit or diploma nurses. As of right now im doing my adn classes, as for the pp that said "there's never space", i am lucky enough to have a relative that is head of a nursing department at a local jc so i can get in thats not an issue. i have the 30 unit pre reqs done im working on the other ones so im tempted to just go now, thats why i wanted to check with others who've done this before.