Southern crescent tech ASN 2018

lovingmy2 · Sep 16, 2017

OMG how did I miss that ?! I had no idea that it wasn't !

LTCAdvocate · Sep 16, 2017

I didn't know when I applied either, but always check with ACEN and that's when I found out.

I'm ready to do the BSN, but made some poor choices at 17 and it's affected my overall GPA too much. So my plan is to immediately bridge up upon graduation, if I do the SCTC program.

HomeFree · Sep 17, 2017

That's my plan as well LTCAdvocate. I had spoken to my advisor at UWG and she stated that they can even do testing for some courses if it's from a non-accredited program to be able to bridge to the BSN. I have all of my BSN core classes so I am hoping it only takes me two semesters to complete the BSN.

That's a tough situation to have to withdraw from another program, but obviously the best choice to make.

As far as the accreditation that was one of the perceived advantages for myself. My A&P classes are 8 years old and most programs require them to be less than 7 or 5 or I've seen some that even require less than 3 years old. But I've been working in healthcare (not hands on patient care) for the past 4.5 years; I'm familiar with the material and my test score demonstrates it; I just do not want to spend another year just to retake my A&P classes! I've been trying to start nursing school for the past 8 years and various things happen or the timing just isn't right but I'm ready and want to start!

Hopefully these next few weeks fly by y'all!

HomeFree · Sep 17, 2017

PS: I changed my username from mkcole89 to HomeFree.

Nervousros · Sep 17, 2017

So basically we can't get jobs from sctc after? Would I be able to do it at UWG online bsn bridge? I live like two hours away and I didn't even know this program wasn't accredited

LTCAdvocate · Sep 17, 2017

I'm in a similar situation. My A&P 1 will expire next spring, and then A&P2 will expire next fall. This is it for me at this point. I've heard really good things about this program, so I'm hoping that withdrawing from an accredited program to go to an unaccredited program won't hurt me in the long run! My last program had a 60% NCLEX pass rate, they can't hold onto instructors, and the amount of drama is palpable. I'm good with this, because I will bridge up right away.

You should not have any issues getting a job or advancing your education - for the most part. You will be fine to go to UWG but wouldn't be able to do other programs, like GSU, UGA, and most others in the state. Once you get your BSN from UWG, you could do your masters anywhere, because your bachelors is accredited.

You will have an issue trying to get a job with the VA and certain hospital systems. I do not know for sure where Wellstar stands on this, but I'm confident that it will not be a problem for Piedmont.

Also - one of the bigger reasons why I determined that this was acceptable is that GA is a compact state. So - you shouldn't have a problem getting a job as a travel nurse to other compact states, or moving to other compact states. However, it would be very advantageous to plan to get your BSN as quickly as possible upon graduation, to have a fully accredited degree associated with your license.

lovingmy2 · Sep 17, 2017

Thanks so much for the info! So what if we graduate from SCTC program and then they become accredited, will it transfer over to us? I also plan to get my BSN right after finishing the program. Might as well get it all out of the way, it'll benefit in the long run!

LTCAdvocate · Sep 17, 2017

Unfortunately, accreditation is not retroactive.

HomeFree · Sep 17, 2017

Also, it's the regional accreditation that it lacks. You are still able to sit and get your RN license. I hadn't checked into other places outside of GA to see their bridge-BSN criteria. But I would also hope that depending on where we do clinical at, that they may be more accepting to hire us without the accreditation. Does anyone know where we will be doing clinical at?

ali412 · Sep 17, 2017

If you don't mind me asking, what's the name of the school you withdrew from?

LTCAdvocate · Sep 17, 2017

West Georgia technical college

LTCAdvocate · Sep 17, 2017

Used to be a great school. I'm disappointed I didn't go years ago when the program was tops. They're going through a tough time right now. They have to have a high NCLEX pass rate for this year, or they're going to be in a bad place. Too bad and so unfortunate.

I live in Newnan, so it was perfect.