Best Route to Take For An Associates

[Nerheim55]

A lot of people on here will tell you to probably go the route of going to one of the "Big 3" colleges. Normally I would too; however, due to my experience in healthcare I would strongly suggest just doing an LPN to RN bridge program at a local community college. It should only take a year and there is a chance you could use CLEP exams to even decrease the workload. I realize that Excelsior has a program, and I respect that but consider the cost and experience. You can truly finish this fast at a community college, that I promise. Now if for some reason you want an associates degree in something else go the "Big 3" route, but it probably makes more sense for your fiancee to finish the RN degree. Plus once an associates degree in nursing is established there are many online options to ascertain a BSN or MSN that are provided via the "Big 3" or other colleges. So long story short: If your fiancee wants a career in nursing then he/she needs to finish an associates degree in nursing at a local community college then seek a BSN anywhere. If your fiancee does not want a career in nursing then pick a degree program and start testing out. I realize that you will get a lot of advice, but I must inform you I work A LOT with nursing. A matter of fact I work with them everyday. If you refuse to take this advice then at least seek the advice of an RN. Hope this all works out for you and best of luck

I will definitely be bring this up with her, her current community college that she received her LPN program through also has an LPN to RN bridge that is available online. The sad part is, she needs to sign up for the class nearly two years prior due to the long wait. I'm trying to convince her to just finish the RN program by doing the online bridge, and flying back for a month or so to do her on hand (clinical) work.

[bricabrac]

Just another opinion.

I agree wholeheartedly with both smf6824 and KayV, luckily she can do both. RN programs tend to be a long wait but while in queue why not knock out the associate's KayV recommended and possibly even earn a BSBA using the Pay Per Credit Program at TESC. When a slot opens complete her RN, then BSN/MSN; whatever her goal may be at the time. She would then have both business and professional degrees under her belt and not waste any time in a holding pattern. If you have the stomach for it, an RN holds a lot more weight than an AA on a CV. An RN seems to be more of a life choice than a career goal. It takes a certain type of individual to hold that title. The business degree would prepare/qualify her for Supervisory/Management positions down the line.

Good luck!

[NAP]

She would need 3 credits in Humanities and 1 credit in Information Literacy for Excelsior's AS in Nursing. Information Literacy has to be taken through EC now, now PF, but on the bright side, there's no Capstone.

I agree that you are doing a wonderful job with sharing policies and creating degree plans!

I haven't been able to read the forum as much lately. Did I miss an important update on Info Lit? I thought the PF change might just be enforcing the "regional accreditation" policy for Info Lit. Even if that is the case, I thought they would still accept other Info Lit courses, like LSU. If so, just compare the pros and cons of each course option (cost, ease of access, etc.).