Online BSN program while doing ADN program

sebig001 · Jun 13, 2012

I'm not really sure. But what I have done is: I looked up all of the required courses for the bsn/msn program I would like to bridge to after my ADN and I have been fulfilling those courses. Not everyone likes to take on 13-15 credit hours a semester but it's worth it to me. After this semester I will only be like 5 classes away from completing all of the required classes (besides the nursing ones of course). I'm waiting now to hear if I made it into the ADN program for the Fall. I don't think taking shortcuts is really the way to go. Anyways, after the ADN i will receive my BSN after two semesters since I have those classes done. Good luck! :) hope you find a solution!

Thank You for your advice. I have already completed all the prerequisites for BSN & MSN programs.

azjen43 · Jun 14, 2012

Here in Arizona there's a new program that's called concurrent enrollment. I'll be starting this summer. I was required to have all pre and co-requisite done for both the RN and BSN. I'll be doing the RN program during the day and at the same time, taking my BSN courses on line. After 4 semesters, I'll graduate with my ADN, take the NCLEX, then take one more semester of classes on line before graduation with my BSN. It is very rigorous.(BTW, I did already have a bachelor's but it wasn't required to get into the program.) Here's a link:

Concurrent Enrollment Program

rufu77 · Jul 1, 2012

try UT Arlington....they have an online RN to BSN and its only 8 months...

Ashley627 · Jul 2, 2012

I found this online program

BSN with RN License | Online RN Degree | Online Nursing School

AFwifeRN, BSN, RN · Jul 19, 2012

Hey Heidi,

I would LOVE to get your input on your experience with the LEAP program! I start both the ADN program at LCCC and the RN/BSN through UW this fall. I was told time and time again that I would never get into UW this early; that I had to wait to apply until after completing my first year of ADN. Guess I proved that false!

I have previous bachelors in math and this fall I'm taking Patho at UW and Pharm in the spring.. no actual UW nursing courses yet.. so maybe that's why they let me in at the same time as ADN.. who knows.

Anyhow like everyone is saying on here, the communication from UW leaves a lot to be desired, so I've had to take the reins on things for the most part.

What was your experience with all of that? I see you got into both at the same time too and it sounds like you have the same timing with finishing the programs that I hope to have. I have so many questions for you!

Theresa

PNicholas · Jul 19, 2012

I have been working on my BSN pre reqs while taking my ADN classes. Yes, it hasn't't been fun to take summer classes while everyone else relaxes BUT I will finish all my pre reqs at the end of my 3rd semester of NS in the fall!! My BSN program of choice will allow me to apply without passing NCLEX but I forfeit my spot if I don't pass by the fall. You may also consider RN to MSN programs and skip your BSN. Look at Vanderbilt's school of nursing...great programs! Some require nursing experience and some do not!