My husband is military and we may have to move to another state in the middle of my spring semester. Is there any military spouses out there who has had to adjust to this type of change that can give me some advice on how to accomplish my goal as an LPN to RN if I have to transition to another state. Is it possible?
2007-08-22 00:10:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Go to your husbands Education office. They have assistance for this type of transfer. Schools and Colleges have agreements with the military to accept credits earned at other schools and colleges. I'm not uptodate on the criteria so ask a counselor on base for assistance.
2007-08-22 00:21:05 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfsheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know you are moving, then don't start the new semester, where you will be moving during the middle of the semester.
You would just be throwing money away.
You need to find out, what university near you next duty station, offers a nursing degree program.
Then have your college transcripts sent to the new university.
After you move, then you go enroll at the new university.
They will evaluate your transcripts and credit you with the courses you have already taken.
Most BS nursing programs have almost the exact same degree requirements, so you shouldn't lose any credits and just a few at most.
You have to remember,college students transfer to different universities all the time, it's not a big deal.
You will not have to start over, almost all University credits transfer to new universities.
You will then, pick up where you left off on your degree progression.
Something to remember, almost all universities require students to take atleast 30 semester hours at their university before they will award a degree.
2007-08-22 10:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a military wife as well. I haven't started college yet, I'm waiting until we're home for that, but I've had friends that had to switch colleges, or just wait until they're settled to start going. I'm not sure of how possible it is, but I'm sure you can find some help from a spouses group on base somewhere, or even a education center there could help you. Hope everything works out!
2007-08-29 21:39:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you are in the pursuit of your RN program. Are you actually in the program? If yes, listen whole heartedly to MrsJVP. Every nursing program is different and you may have to start from scratch - from re-applying for admittance to retaking classes or paying them to accept the credits you already have (my closest friend had to do the latter after being accepted for her BSN). If you have not been formally accepted into your program already then just apply to your new college and pray they accept all or most of your transfer credits. If you have to pull out of your semester to move you will recieve a "W" on your transcript and will have to start over that semester at your new location. It is always best to call your receiving school and find out directly from them what their requirements and suggestions might be - then make an INFORMED decision that fits YOUR family.
2007-08-22 02:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by promilwife 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the problem with Nursing degrees is that they are QUITE specific to the schools. you face the very real possibility of having to start all over again from scratch if you transfer schools.
your best bet is to find out what nearby schools offer the program you want and calling them and asking them what current credits you have would transfer, if any. then, make a determination as to whether it would be worth it to move, or if you should just stay put until you finish, keeping in mind that either option is going to be expensive.. either repeating classes or maintaining two households on one BAH.
2007-08-22 01:29:07 · answer #5 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's April. School will be out by June. If your family is moving before June, find a temporary place to stay until school is out, then move with them.
2016-05-19 21:54:11 · answer #6 · answered by rosia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I left for the new assignment while my wife and kids finished the semester before transfering and joining me. This is not uncommon for families to go through. He just goes first and you join at the break.
Planning my dear makes the world go round- so hunker down and figure out how to execute this difficult mission.
Ret. USAF SNCO
2007-08-22 00:35:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋