RN-BSN acceptance before licensure

[MotivatedOne]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew of any RN-BSN programs that accept students before obtaining RN Licensure with a stipulation that the student will be licensed prior to the start of class. I'll graduate in May 2012 but would like to start a RN-BSN degree program in Fall 2012. I probably won't be able to be licensed until either the end of May or early June at the earliest. I've found that the deadline for a fall atriculation is Feb-April of that year but I'm not sure if I have to actually be licensed by the application deadline or by the start of class. Any advice or suggestions are welcomed.

Thanks :-)

[Aurora77]

UMKC in Missouri. I had to send them proof of licensure before I could enroll, but I was conditionally accepted prior to that.

[chuckster, ADN, BSN, RN, EMT-B]

I'd think that as Aurora77 indicates, you may be able to apply (and get accepted) prior to getting your RN but not enroll until you've actually passed the boards. I think that's the case for the program I'm in at Ohio U but don't know for sure.

Find an RN-BSN program that you're interested in and contact them with your question.

[k1p1ssk, BSN, RN]

I was accepted and enrolled at UMass Amherst's RN-BSN online program by the beginning of April of this year. I graduated in June, and took NCLEX the 3rd week of June. My classes started the day after graduation. One thing to keep in mind is the completion of prerequisites. I believe one reason I was accepted without my license was because I happened to have all of my prerequisites completed. However, there was the condition that I had to receive my license by the start of fall classes. So you really need to make sure you get an early NCLEX date and pass the first time!