RN-UPMC diploma program. After passing NCLEX can it transfer to South Carolina???? HELP!!!

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Hello, I am going to be attending UPMC Mercy Hospital's 16-month RN program here is Pittsburgh, PA. Once I complete the program and pass my NCLEX, I would really like to transfer to another state. Myrtle Beach, SC to be specific. Will South Carolina accept my transfer and will I be able to find work? I know some states don't even offer a diploma program, that is why I am asking.

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You shouldn't have any problems. Many states no longer have diploma programs, but that doesn't mean they are not recognized for licensure by all 50 states.

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Specializes in Prior military RN/current ICU RN..

Contac there BON. Or you could just go down there and take the NCLEX there. I earned my BSN in Virginia, but took the NCLEX in Nebraska.

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I was just concerned because with there not being a lot of RN diploma programs anymore they require you to at least hold an associates degree if not a BSN. The diploma I am receiving is from a UPMC hospital and it is also a Level I trauma center, which we do all of our clinicals at this site. I am just hoping that I don't have to go back to school after these 16 months to receive an associates degree before I can move.

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