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| No. 500 | 
Jun 02, 2009, 11:50 AM
 Re: RN to BSN online Originally Posted by nicolemsm  I was wondering if anyone could give me more information on the FHCHS, UoW and Slippery Rock programs. My situation is that I'm 16 years old... I graduated a year early out of high school (I did virtual high school for my last year so I have no problem with online schooling) because I wanted to get a jump start on my nursing career (since I have the ultimate goal of being a CRNA). I have decided to attend community college and get my ADN because not only is it cheaper, but I am guarenteed admission (at little or no cost out of pocket). I really want to obtain my ADN (in less than 2 years- I plan to sign up for school in the Spring of 2010 attend Summer session of 2010, fall session of 2011 and then Spring session of 2011 and take my NCLEX be certified before Fall semester of 2011). I plan to attend an online program because I want to get a job at my local hospital (so I can gain the ICU experience I will need to apply to CRNA school... So while I get my working experience I want to do an RN-BSN program with either FHCHS, UoW or Slippery Rock. From all 50 pages of this thread I've read, I see that UofW is surely the cheapest of the three (but it has it's downfalls), then FHCHS and Slippery Rock as cost is concerned. The next thing I'm wondering is which is the shortest to complete? I'm really interested in a 12-18 month program (and I'm SURELY willing to double up credits/ classes if it guarantees I'll finish faster). My main goal is to complete school (REALLY learn about nursing,etc) and clinicals are not an issue at all. If anyone could provide personal experiences with either of those schools I would REALLY appreciate it, and thank you for taking the time to read this all! 
Hi Nicole!
Wow congradulations on completing high school so quickly!  I greatly admire your determination and passion for the nursing field. We are lucky to have you! In regards to FHCHS, you will need to have sat for the NCLEX in order to be admitted into the online RN to BSN program. The program itself runs from 18-24 months depending on how many classes you take at once. 18 months is really only for people who are not working..and 24 mths is the more relaxed pace. What's really neat about FHCHS' curriculum is the few religion courses. They teach you how to treat the whole patient- regardless of their religious belief or practice. Some very useful skills to have in the field! Here is the program's website: http://onlinenursing.fhchs.edu
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Jun 05, 2009, 08:06 PM
 Re: RN to BSN online
You sound very motivated! I'm doing the Slippery Rock (SRU) program, but at a very leisurely pace compared to what you are planning. SRU is cheap at ~$800 for a 3-credit course. One of the reasons I chose it was because they didn't require additional general education courses. In contrast, U of Wyoming (which I also considered) requires you to take Wyoming history. I decided against FHCHS because of the religious aspect; also, they were very aggressive in trying to recruit me (such as calling me at home a few times, unrequested), and that turned me off. I think they are a for-profit school? I have had a pretty good experience with SRU; there have been a couple of professors who I was not impressed with. As far as the shortest to complete, look at the list of required courses, including any prerequisites and general ed courses, and count up the hours.
Why the big rush to get all the way through school so quickly? You're already ahead of the game, graduating from high school so early. Don't forget to enjoy yourself and experience life outside school. On the other hand, I think it's great you are so gung ho. You go, girl!
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Jun 10, 2009, 05:49 PM
Re: RN to BSN online
Hello, I just wanted to ask what are the requirements for the RN to BSN program. I just finished my AS in nursing(transition from LPN to RN) in Orlando. How often do you have to go to campus/clinicals? UCF requires a an AA, I don't have time to take more classes to do an AA if I don't have to. I'm just curious to know how often would I have to drive from Orlando to Tampa. How expensive was your first semester? I asppreciate your input. Thanks!
George
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Jun 10, 2009, 07:01 PM
Re: RN to BSN online
Are you sure they would require you to have an AA on top of an AS? Or am I misunderstanding you? An AS is more science oriented than an Associate of Arts. I don't think they would not accept the AS.
| | No. 504 |
Jun 11, 2009, 07:45 AM
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Jun 11, 2009 at 07:50 AM by nonenino
Re: RN to BSN online
I met with the UCF counselor and she stated I must have an AA before I can be accepted into the RN to BSN program. I would need approximately 2-3 more classes to complete the AA, however If I could start my RN to BSN with my AS, it would be quicker, not to mention $$ and time, I'm no spring chicken. I believe St Petersburg accepts an AS in nursing? I already took the college chemistry that UCF requires.
| | No. 505 |
Jun 11, 2009, 08:21 AM
Re: RN to BSN online Originally Posted by nonenino I met with the UCF counselor and she stated I must have an AA before I can be accepted into the RN to BSN program. I would need approximately 2-3 more classes to complete the AA, however If I could start my RN to BSN with my AS, it would be quicker, not to mention $$ and time, I'm no spring chicken. I believe St Petersburg accepts an AS in nursing? I already took the college chemistry that UCF requires.
That is weird ... most RN-BSN just require that you have an RN. Is this the same college? http://www.nursing.ucf.edu/academics/index.asp -- it doesn't say anything about an AA, just an ASN.
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Jul 03, 2009, 09:32 PM
Re: RN to BSN online
Here you go ... the tuition info might be a little out of date, though.
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Jul 04, 2009, 06:49 PM
Re: RN to BSN online
hey i am just about done with univ of wyoming and havent had any problems. yes i had to take their littel 2 credit wyo history class, i did it over the summer and it was super easy. i also had to take a cultural class as i already had the humanities, but i took intro to religion, also easy and more interesting that i thought it would b. i took more than full time for a few semesters than slow down. mostly u can take as much as you want so if u want to finish in 2 years or less you can. i also major researched the programs, this had the least gen ed requirements for me, a lower cost, didnt require that i have a wy license, and no group work, yeah! no powerpoint for every class like u of p either, ick.
anyway, thought i would give my experience again, i have an eng and my clinical left and that's it. but started extra sciences for grad school now, so i am going slow finishing my bsn, what with gre and all that to take. plenty of time...
good luck everyone, and ask away if i can help!
| | No. 509 |
Jul 05, 2009, 12:34 AM
Re: RN to BSN online I am leaning toward The University of North Alabama....I already have a BS degree and so many college hours that I just cant imagine having to take one more prerequisite...That is the turn off for me with a lot of these programs there is one little course that is left hanging for me to take....yuck..... Originally Posted by missnurse01 hey i am just about done with univ of wyoming and havent had any problems. yes i had to take their littel 2 credit wyo history class, i did it over the summer and it was super easy. i also had to take a cultural class as i already had the humanities, but i took intro to religion, also easy and more interesting that i thought it would b. i took more than full time for a few semesters than slow down. mostly u can take as much as you want so if u want to finish in 2 years or less you can. i also major researched the programs, this had the least gen ed requirements for me, a lower cost, didnt require that i have a wy license, and no group work, yeah! no powerpoint for every class like u of p either, ick.
anyway, thought i would give my experience again, i have an eng and my clinical left and that's it. but started extra sciences for grad school now, so i am going slow finishing my bsn, what with gre and all that to take. plenty of time...
good luck everyone, and ask away if i can help! |
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