my plan is to enlist in the united states air force and get a BSN via online through the university of phoenix, i have heard that most hospitals and clinics only hire graduates from an actual university, rather then those that achieve a BSN through online (without LPN or LVN licensing, just straight going into university online with out prior experience as an LPN or LVN) would this plan hinder my chances of being hired at a hospital. or would it be my best bet, to graduate with a BSN, take the RN licensing test, then re-enlist (as an officer) to gain experience in the field (at least a solid year or two) before applying for a CRNA program (preferably online)....
Does online education really hindering hiring prospects, (compared to the competition of people graduating from direct university) ?
any advice, answers or assistance would REALLY be appreciative..
thanks for your time.
Online degree often accepted when applying for RN?
I had a conversation with my HR rep at my hospital about their hiring preferences for RNs with online BSNs.
She told me that it is up to the individual hiring manager of the unit, and that many are open to online BSN programs - if it's offered through a reputable school, like a state univeristy. Many are still wary of Univeristy of Phoenix, but it's not impossible to get a job with a degree from there. The program IS approved and accredited by the CCNE, which means it meets critical standards in nursing education.
I'd recommend trying to find a different program for one reason only - the University of Phoenix is insanely expensive, IMO. It's like almost $500 per credit! Current tuition at the school I went to - an online program at a public state university - is less than $250. Also, you might need general education courses to satisfy your roughly 120 credits total for the degree, and Phoenix might not have everything you need, forcing you to find another school online or locally where you'd sit the course.
If you want your BSN, personally, I wouldn't waste time getting LPN/ LVN. Waste of time and money. While yes, extra patient care experience can be valuable, you can earn it as a new RN. Most RNs were NOT LPNs to begin with, and everyone has a learning curve. Even if you were an LPN, the roles and responsibilities of the RN are extremely different.
I think you have a good plan - get your Associates degree first so you can get to work as an RN. (When I graduated a few years back with my ADN, over half the class had job offers prior to graduation. Only about 20% were LPNs prior.) Do whatever you need to work in med/surg for a good foundation, work there for about 6 mo. to a year, then go into the ICU. If you want to eventually go for your CRNA, they require a minimum of 1-2 years, but most programs are so competative that they prefer people to have more like 3-5. But first, yeah, find a good online BSN program - hopefully either the military or your employer will pay tuition reimbursement for that BSN.
As for the CRNA programs, I don't know of any that are exclusively online. Don't think that's possible. Also, it's a full-time program, and they last usually about 2 years. They are limited in number and very very competative to get into. Keep a high GPA throughout school, make yourself a distinctive student and employee - they want to see leaders and superstars in their programs, so work hard.
Good luck!
Reply:You CANNOT get INITIAL RN LICENSURE in the United States online.
Period
The BSN program through the University of Phoenix is designed for people who already posess an RN from community college or diploma program, to receive their BSN.
Reply:Please stay away from 'online' for-profit schools such as university of phoenix and strayer u. If wanting to take some general education courses such as english and history online, please do so at a community college or state college or uni. Former students of u of phoenix started this site: http://www.uopsucks.com
For US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ
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