Is there a ADN to BSN program that I can do credit by exam? I wouldn't be opposed to writing the occasional paper but I can't handle writing a paper every week. Don't take this post as me wanting my BSN for nothing. I just test better than write a paper.

Hi there,

I doubt that you can test out of a BSN program's courses completely as many if not most ADN-BSN programs emphasize research, projects, discussions and the like instead of rote knowledge that can be readily assessed via tests. However, as a RN-BSN student, I can definitely say that submitting a paper every week is a bit much! Not my situation at all :) , and far from required depending on what school you go to. There are some schools that offer accelerated cohort-style programs but some schools, like mine (Loma Linda University in California), allow you to proceed at your pace and have a very helpful and understanding professors.

I figured. I don't have my ADN yet but I just want to know what good ADN-BSN programs are out there.

Nope, gonna have to actually put in time and effort.

Like I stated, I'm not trying to get the degree for nothing or else why would I be in nursing? I prefer tests to papers & most times do better on tests too. What is so wrong with wanting to take a test instead of writing a paper? Taking a test can be just as hard.

Nothing *wrong* with it, but that's not really how most advanced level classes work, and yes, I do think it's kind of lazy. Test-taking requires very little on the part of the student beyond rote memorization. Most BSN completion programs focus more on application of theory and dissemination of research. You just can't put that into a multiple choice test.

Well to each their own. I would prefer to have short answer than a large essay. I know my strengths & weakness. I'm not trying to find an easy way out or be lazy. I just want a program I can excel in.

WGU has about half the classes as exams, but you do have to write papers for the rest of the classes. No getting around it, afaik. :)

That sounds good to me! I don't mind writing papers, I just don't want it to be a crazy amount.

I'm looking for same thing. I started a program a year ago but dropped out due to the ridiculous amount of writing fluff papers. All my friends in programs currently post FB messages of just how ridiculous these completion programs are. I truly believe we will see some programs develop that aren't just paper after paper after paper. I'm holding out. I'm an ADHD'er and just don't do papers.

Colleges would lose too much money. The RN-BSN is a government/banking scam to keep nurses in debt so that they don't leave the profession.

Well I know eventually I'll have to get my bachelor's because the push is just so strong. So I'm sure I'll have to suck it up.

I find it pretty disrespectful calling somebody lazy because they prefer exams over writing papers. You still have to put in the time and effort the study for the exam. Most exams that are given in upper level courses aren't pure memorization they are based on critical thinking. It is far easier to cheat on a paper than on a proctored exam. Who knows who has written the paper or who has done all the research.

OrganizedChaos, unfortunately I can't help you with your question, but good luck finding the right program.