Best online RN to BSN program....CHEAP?

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I have been a RN for about 1 1/2 years now and am starting to look towards going back and getting my BSN. I need something online since I work full time and have children, but also something that is inexpensive. What has been your experience with getting your

BSN online? Do you have to do any clinicals and if so how does that work? Are there any programs to help financially?

Have a wonderful new year and thank you for your responses.:D

Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc.

I ended up graduating from in just over three months at a cost of $3500. Can't beat that! You do need to be employed. I had to take 50 units and still managed to power through it. YMMV, of course. :)

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Specializes in VA, Ortho, Med/Surg.

All hospitals are requiring their RN's to be four year now.

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Specializes in CCM.

Couldn't agree with you more. This is unbeatable and legit. I have been employed, Thank God, for my entire 20 year career. We'll give it a shot. TYVM.

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Can you please tell me more about the program? I am looking into them at this moment but am not quite understanding how it works with all the self-studying. It almost sounds like college network/excelsior program. You study the book and than go and take a test.

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I started Sept 30 2013 at Grand canyon University. Most ADN's require 12 classes--100% online, Lot of paper writing and each class (except stats) has at least 1 group project. Total price for it is around $16000 (including books) So far so good! Each class is only 5 weeks long, so they do cram a lot into those 5 weeks. Many do work full time and handle the work load.

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Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc.
Can you please tell me more about the program? I am looking into them at this moment but am not quite understanding how it works with all the self-studying. It almost sounds like college network/excelsior program. You study the book and than go and take a test.

You study the book/module/whatever, then there's either a test or a project/paper/set of papers. Pass whatever the 'competency' is for that class, pass the class. Books and lab kits are included in the flat rate - you finish in one term, that's $3700 or so, a little less for second term. Can't see how it could be cheaper! :)

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You study the book/module/whatever, then there's either a test or a project/paper/set of papers. Pass whatever the 'competency' is for that class, pass the class. Books and lab kits are included in the flat rate - you finish in one term, that's $3700 or so, a little less for second term. Can't see how it could be cheaper! :)

Thank you for response. So is it like excelsior than? You study material on your own and then test?

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Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc.
Thank you for response. So is it like excelsior than? You study material on your own and then test?

Similar. You have classes that have papers or projects instead of tests, and there's a 90 hour community practicum. I did excelsior for my ADN, so worked for me.

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Specializes in Post Acute, Home, Inpatient, Hospice/Pall Care.
I started Sept 30 2013 at Grand canyon University. Most ADN's require 12 classes--100% online, Lot of paper writing and each class (except stats) has at least 1 group project. Total price for it is around $16000 (including books) So far so good! Each class is only 5 weeks long, so they do cram a lot into those 5 weeks. Many do work full time and handle the work load.

I looked at all of these options and opted for the RN to BSN at University of Massachusetts Boston (I am doing a local cohort) but they offer it online. It is only 5 NUR upper level courses and is a very reputable and affordable school. I am done playing with these online programs that want 10-20 courses. I will stick with my 5!!! First class almost done :D

Good luck all!

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Wondering how the U. Mass Boston Online BSN experience was for you. Sounded pretty good from your post at the outset, but now that you've finished, what was the cost and duration from start to finish? And did you enjoy it and get the grades you wanted?

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I recommend Southwestern Oklahoma State University. It's about $8000 and books for the entire program are only about $400.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I recommend Southwestern Oklahoma State University. It's about $8000 and books for the entire program are only about $400.
The affordable tuition is applicable to Oklahoma residents only. Oklahoma residents pay $194 per credit, whereas out-of-state students pay $409 per credit.

Therefore, those who do not have Oklahoma residency (read: the mast majority of readers) will be paying about $15,000 in tuition if they were to enroll in Southwestern Oklahoma State U's program.

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