Requirements for RN degree

J

jack786

Registered Users (C)
Hello All, I have a bach of Science degree from US undergrad as well as a MD degree. I am interested in obtaining a RN license so that I can work before I take my USMLE step exams. My questions are what is the easiest path to getting a RN license for me, I know that I will have to take some classes and take the NCLEX exam. If I take some classes at random nursing schools and I piece meal the pre-reqs for RN license or do I have to graduate from a nursing school? Are there any online RN programs?
thank you
 
You need to pursue what is called an Accelerated BSN or MSN degree for students who have prior degrees. It should take you 18 months - but entry is very competitive because there are not that many schools which offer such programs ex, in the whole of Texas they are only 4 or 5 Universities which offer this program.
 
excelsior

there are several online programs for an RN degree.

check the web. i can recommend excelsior college for these. they will evaluate your credentials, and they will tell you how many units you need to take to finish the degree.
 
some follow up questions

Thanks for the speedy response guys. Regarding the online RN program. How reputibible is this program? Do all states recognize it specfically Texas and Oklahoma are the ones I am intrested in? How does INS feel about these programs? How fast can I complete this program, it seems to me by their website its about taking a few nursing core concepts exams which once completed can lead to a RN degree or is there more that that. I appreciate everybodys input.
 
12 month excelerated MD/Nurse Diploma Program

Doctor:
To medical doctors considering earning nurse diplomas?

The on-line BSN and MSN programs will not qualify you for the CGFNS program or any state's NCLEX-RN exam. You must first have a Level-One nurse diploma. That requires actual classroom and clinical practice, as a nurse. There are no exceptions to that rule, and without the level one diploma, neither CGFNS, NCLEX-RN or VisaScreen will accept. A "level-one nurse" can earn the BSN and the MSN online, but that presumes they are already a registered nurse. But not possible to earn a level-one nurse diploma on line, "acceptable" for either CGFNS or NCLEX-RN.

There is a program in St. Petersburg Russia, already approved by CGFNS for its Certification Program. Basically the 12 month, English Language excelerated program for medical doctors that earns them a nurse diploma accepted by CGFNS and NCLEX-RN. Doctors have already completed the program, registered, been evaluated, sat for the CGFNS exam and received their CGFNS Certificates. Already accepted by for US state licensing.

The program is at the St. Petersburg Medical Academy of Postgraduate Studies (MAPS), and information is available at www.mdnurse.com
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top