Lab only options for Anatomy & Physiology? Did Straighterline but didnt need lab then

[khammond25]

Wow- step away from your own thread for a day and see what happens…..

I’ll have a 4-year degree in hand when I go to CISHP. My personal situation changed, and I needed to support myself financially while I get through grad school in physical/occupational therapy. For me the decision was easy (and namwen really said it)

I needed something quick – 1 year or less, I even considered an LPN. I found this a FAR better option

No waiting list –In my area, PTA and OTA had waiting lists over a year, as were other RN programs , CISHP is open enrollment, if you pass the interview and the TEAS.

I can take the NCLEX & work in FL as an RN – no question. Florida Board Approved. NCLEX # issued.

Inexpensive- was a HUGE bonus – paying 40k for is painful when grad school is still on the horizon. CISHP will cost me 9500. That’s wonderful news.

I toured the school and found both the campus and the people lovely, and credible, and personally, I find the Christian values of the school welcoming and refreshing. While admittedly, the school is new (2011) and there are no pass rates yet, I am reassured in knowing that the Director of the Nursing program was formerly the head of Nursing @ Keiser Univ. The learning courseware and testing comes from ATI for (the company who writes the NCLEX).

(Based on my own research CISHP isn’t eligible to apply for NLNAC accreditation- because they are too young and cant past all of the standards expected YET (like 3 year pass rates at or above national mean.) It doesn’t mean they can’t or won’t become accredited eventually…..)

For me it was simple - IF for any reason I ever do decide I want to go further in nursing, I have a whole extra year to burn and 30k in my pocket to do it with if my little RN isn't quite right- but for right now- it is exactly what I need.

Most importantly, I consider myself part of a very resourceful group of people here on DF and if I ever choose to get a MSN –then where there’s a will, there’s a way, and I’m sure my choice of school won’t hold me back.

Thanks for the great thread-Its always good to hear both sides and I hope it’s helpful to others in the future.

[rebel100]

If it works for you it works for you, just be sure you know the options and limitations.....

[IrishJohn]

What is the point? Take all of the information laid out before you then do your own research. Take good advice. Listen to people like Jennifer and people on this board. After all of that make your own decisions and follow what is best for your situation. You will ALWAYS find naysayers along the way. I say ignore them and see opportunities before you rather than problems.

But be sure that you count the cost of all of your decisions before you make them.

That's probably the best you can say. Everyone's situation is different and since each one of us has to live with the consequences of our decisions, good or bad, it's up to each individual to take in all perspectives and go with what works for them.