RN to BSN online

funnygirl_rn · Jan 04, 2006, 06:02 PM

Re: RN to BSN online

Originally Posted by mona b

The nursing courses that I have previewed do not have any exams or quizzes posted in the syllabus. Here is a link to preview the courses.

http://www.tesc.edu/catalog/course.p...e=NUR-340&sem=

When you select that link it will open another page and ask you to sign in. Don't sign in, instead choose the preview button and go from there.

I would definitely talk to someone in the nursing admission office. Heck, I could even be wrong

Hello Mona. Thanks for the link. I was able to view the one nursing course, Informatics. No exams as it mentioned for that particular course, papers/discussion. However, the rep at Thomas did tell me that I would have to get a proctor for any math, chemistry etc...non-nursing courses that I didn't have from my ASN. Still a bit inconvenient if you are taking classes distance/online, work f/t, family etc... Are you going to take classes at Thomas Edison? Best of luck.

Lizzie

*mona b RN* · Jan 04, 2006, 06:16 PM

Re: RN to BSN online

funnygirl_rn,

I haven't decided exactly what I am doing yet but TE is definitely on the list. I would rather have papers and projects than exams anyday

PeanutVCCSN · Jan 05, 2006, 02:53 AM

Re: RN to BSN online

Sorry if this was already discussed but..

I'm looking for a RN-BSN program that is strictly online. I don't want to do clinicals all over again, and working FT would make it near impossible. I've noticed almost all "online" programs require at least 1 semester of practicum. Also, I just graduated in August, so I don't have the 1+ years expereince some schools require. TIA

*Tweety* · Jan 05, 2006, 04:33 AM

Re: RN to BSN online

Originally Posted by PeanutVCCSN

Sorry if this was already discussed but..

I'm looking for a RN-BSN program that is strictly online. I don't want to do clinicals all over again, and working FT would make it near impossible. I've noticed almost all "online" programs require at least 1 semester of practicum. Also, I just graduated in August, so I don't have the 1+ years expereince some schools require. TIA

My program has no clinicals. At the very end we're supposed to follow a manager/supervisor around for a day and write a paper about the experience. That's it.

I'm taking Community Health and my friends taking it locally at the brick and mortal school have to do time in a free community clinic, or public health department. I do have to write four major papers and have a test every week, so it's not a breeze, but no clinicals.

Good luck.

I understand that University of Phoenix is the same way, no clinicals.

PeanutVCCSN · Jan 07, 2006, 10:33 AM

Re: RN to BSN online

Hello RNs,

I was wondering if you guys could check out this school and tell me what you think. So far I really like it, but maybe you guys will see something I didn't. It's the cheapest I've found @ 73 an hour (I live in FL) and accredited by NLNCA. It only requires 121 hours for a BSN.

Also, how do you know if a school offers it's prereq/lower classes online? Do you just have to ask them?

http://www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/nursing_main.php

TIA

Booty Nurse · Jan 07, 2006, 12:12 PM

Re: Slippery Rock of PA

Originally Posted by dgudmestad

I liked their program. Easy to figure out what is required. Straight forward but I don't see anywhere that they talk about online learning. Are you sure that they have online distance courses?? Will have to check into that.

I'm enrolled in Slippery Rock. I've only taken one class so far, and it was great. The whole program is online, with some clinical time arranged in your area. You participate in online discussion groups, write papers, and have online tests and quizzes. One of the reasons I chose SRU is that they don't require any general ed courses. You need statistics and medical ethics, and the rest of the courses are all nursing courses.

*Tweety* · Jan 08, 2006, 11:51 AM

Re: RN to BSN online

I can give them a good recommendation. You can't beat their community college prices. I would just make sure that you don't have to be local. I know their online health assessment requires you to show up to campus with a volunteer and do a head-to-assessment on them, and I'm not sure if there are other local requirements. They have an excellent nursing program.

For co-req courses online check this out if you haven't found it yet. http://www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/

Originally Posted by PeanutVCCSN

Hello RNs,

I was wondering if you guys could check out this school and tell me what you think. So far I really like it, but maybe you guys will see something I didn't. It's the cheapest I've found @ 73 an hour (I live in FL) and accredited by NLNCA. It only requires 121 hours for a BSN.

Also, how do you know if a school offers it's prereq/lower classes online? Do you just have to ask them?

http://www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/nursing_main.php

TIA

funnygirl_rn · Jan 11, 2006, 06:23 AM

Re: RN to BSN online

Hello again. Got another college to choose from here. Trying to decide between a total of three. Anyone hear of Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
http://www.sjcme.edu

Oh, here is what it says regarding accreditation. Is this acceptable?
Accreditation
The Department of Nursing at Saint Joseph’s College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Accreditation is an indication of public approbation, attesting to the quality of the educational program and the continued commitment of Saint Joseph’s to support the program. The Maine State Board of Nursing also has approved the baccalaureate program at the College.

Thanks!
Lizzie

joyzrn · Jan 11, 2006, 05:05 PM

Re: RN to BSN online

Which are the other 2? I've only heard of one person who dealt w/ST J and was not happy because of their delayed responses with work and follow through.

funnygirl_rn · Jan 11, 2006, 05:46 PM

Re: RN to BSN online

Originally Posted by joyzrn

Which are the other 2? I've only heard of one person who dealt w/ST J and was not happy because of their delayed responses with work and follow through.

Thanks joyzrn. The other two are Indiana Wesleyan Univ & Tweety's school, Florida Hospital College of Health Science. Both of these schools have been very receptive to getting back promptly. Both have been very helpful with the application process & any questions. Just waiting on my transcript eval from these schools, so I can determine how many extra classes I might need, which of course the cost plays a lot, since I have to obtain another Stafford Loan. Just have to decide, as I said...both of these schools have been great to deal with.

Lizzie

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