Thinking of transferring to an out of state program..

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Hi, I am attending a PN program in Charleston, SC which just started this semester. I am thinking of moving to Pensacola, FL within the year. My fiance is a 2nd Lt. in the Marines and will be starting flight school there. As soon as he figures out how long he will be there I can seriously start researching and applying. I've emailed one of the schools about my credits transferring to see if my program is equivalent to theirs. The reason I want to move is because I'm miserable where I am and I've outgrown it. Any advice on where to start or how to go about this? Also, I really want to start getting some work experience in offices or hospitals but can only work part time. When I finish on wednesday with my first quarter I will be the equivalent of a CNA and can sign up for the exam. How can I start getting more experience? Thank you! I feel so lost with all this I don't know where to even begin but looking is getting me so excited.

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.

It is usually very rare that nursing credits transfer, since different nursing programs have their own set of requirements (i.e., the amount of lecture time, clinical & skill hours,etc). Honestly, if you are already in a program, it may be best to finish there b/c once you move to a different state you might have to start the "waiting & applying" game all over again. But that's just my 2 cents..good luck with your decision :)

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Yeah, that's what I'm thinking of doing. I want to get my RN and do the LPN to ADN program as well and I think I might move after I complete the one I'm in and then apply to that program where ever he is. THanks for the advice though! Very helpful

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