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

luv2b_a_nurs · Nov 23, 2011

I feel that as more time passes, the stigma of online universities will not be like it is perceived by some now. It is the wave of the future and as more students do it and more programs are accredited it will not be unusual or thought of as a diploma mill.

didi768 · Nov 23, 2011

Do the programs you mention have classes for LPN going for RN too?

smartypant · Nov 23, 2011

fort hays state university has an online rn to bsn program.Very cheap $178 per credit hr .It is a state university and not private.I highly recommend it

CloudySky · Nov 27, 2011

fort hays state university has an online rn to bsn program.Very cheap $178 per credit hr .It is a state university and not private.I highly recommend it

Good price. I was sold on Thomas Edison at $442. per credit hour (for RN - BSN). With 28 hrs to do their BSN completion that would cost me about $12,3376 tuition.

Thanks for the tip on fort hayes winny. Good thread everyone.

Binaxoxo · Dec 6, 2011

Hey guys, I'm looking to get my BSN online. I'm looking into Walden University and Western Governors University. Any advice?

bisson · Dec 13, 2011

UGH! as if nursing school itself is not stressful enough. I hate what a dragged out process choosing a RN- BSN online program it has become! I have been researching for months, and I havent made a decision yet. looking for the same things as anyone else: affordable, under 18 months, accredited, user- friendly, reliable and good curriculum.

well, at least thanks to this thread, I can add Ohio and Texas Arlington to the list. I work/ live both in NYC and Virginia, and the ones I hear the most about are Chamberlain ( too expensive), Kaplan ( too long), Grand canyon university ( again, expensive) and ODU( full semester lengths, not your typical 5 weeks classes) :uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3:

and just to think that I could have been finished with ANY of these programs had I started school, instead of procrastinating doing all the " research"

bisson · Dec 14, 2011

just my .02 : Ohio state and Texas of arlington both list " current RN license" on their websites. it does not state that it has to be an In-state license.

however, Ohio state does require clinicals.

Her Own Catalyst RN · Jan 12, 2012

I'm currently (almost done with) Chamberlain -- love love loved it! but, like you said - super expensive, I'm going to be paying back loans until my 7 week old is in college !

LolaRN1 · Mar 16, 2012

You'll find the best rates in the state you live in - in Florida St. Pete College has very affordable rates (if you live here) and it is accredited. For financial aid you go to FAFSA.gov - you should see your chosen school in their lists. Many schools offer different lengths of time to complete your degree, and you typically do a clinical towards the end in a facility near you. Good Luck in your search!

Lauri8218 · Mar 17, 2012

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?

There's been a couple of students (in the WGU discussion boards) who've said they've finished WGU's RN-to-BSN program in 3 months.

WGU students pay a set tuition rate ($3,250) per term (composed of 6 months) no matter how many competency units they take. If students finish in 3 months, then they pay the $3,250. I don't know another university that compares.

I guess this depends on how motivated you are to finish the competency units.

The competency units are pass/fail, and students earn a 3.0 GPA when they graduate.

doro8144 · May 4, 2012

TruthRN---

I don't think you LOSE your license in one state when you obtain licensure in another. You can have multiple licenses in different states.

doro8144 · May 4, 2012

Truth--For example, I am licensed in Indiana (not a compact state) and Wisconsin (a compact state). I know of many nurses who have licenses in Indiana and Kentucky or Indiana and Illinois.