Fastest & easiest RN-BSN program online?

Nursing Students Online Learning Nursing Q/A

I'm ready to enroll in an online BSN program. 

I was leaning towards Grand Canyon University, but I just chatted with someone who told me she had to write extensive papers almost every week. That seems like too much!

I understand nursing school is hard, I did the LVN-RN step-up program, and eventually want to get my Masters, but the program I'm looking at requires a BSN first.

Any advice is appreciated, I'm looking for as simple and fast as possible. Of course I'd like to have a reasonable cost as well.

I applied to and they tried to tell me all my courses were ok except I needed "bio chemistry" or so they stated. I told them I already had chemistry and they stated the course plan on my chemistry class didn't meet their required curriculum. However 2 of their current students took my same chemistry class with the same instructor...one was even my lab partner. I appealed their decision and my appeal was denied. I am not taking bio chemistry! so I am still currently to find a program to fit my needs. I had even taken the statistics class they suggested for their college....hope its accepted by the other college I attend.

I had serious doubts about being able to finish an RN-to-BSN program. I'm working full-time and have a baby. I started to look for easy online RN-to-BSN Programs and had a mentor of mine recommend Nightingale College. They partner with rural hospitals and help them build their own nursing staff. The RN-to-BSN program is all online and fully accredited and cost $375/semester credit. I didn't need to take any additional GEs, so I completed their program in 8 months. It cost me around 9k for the program.

They have a capstone project that is amazing and I would highly recommend checking out the BSN program: RN-to-BSN Bridge Program - Nightingale College

I attended Nightingale College and their RN-to-BSN program is all online, and I finished in 2 semesters (8 months). I didn't need to take any additional GEs and paid around 9k. It was an amazing program and I'm being considered for the DON role. Best decision I ever made.

Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.
On 7/10/2020 at 12:52 PM, ladyinwaiting said:

WOW!!, they just lost accreditation on April 20, 2020. I am looking at this thread as I am looking for ASN to BSN on line now, in 2020...

Excelsior’s BSN and MSN programs are not affected by the accreditation situation with the ASN program, and the ASN program is still acceptable in some states.

Specializes in EMT-P, RN.

It was reported a few days ago (and confirmed on their state board requirements page) that Excelsior College is voluntarily withdrawing their accreditation with the ACNE as of May 11, 2021. That is a huge blow to their program, which only seems to be getting worse. The passing rates are not good, and NCLEX rates are getting lower and lower. Combine that with the lawsuits they had to deal with, that school is going into freefall. I would definitely look elsewhere.

Specializes in ICU/ER, Neuro, Management.

Old post, but good info here.  Heading back to finish my BSN.  Looking for a quick and easy, 100% online program without a lot of hassle.  I realize people will say, "quick and easy," are not good words for a nursing program, but I've been an RN for many years.  I'm confident in my previous education, skills, and knowledge.  I just need to finish this step so I can move forward with my educational goals.  I am sure I will gain knowledge and skills during the course of this journey, I just want to complete it as quickly as possible.  I'm highly motivated to get this part done fast!

I'd prefer to do my work at my pace, I prefer to not have a lot of online classroom discussions/interactions, and of course I'd prefer few papers.  I know there are good programs out there that will have something like this, just looking to see what others have done and hear about their experiences.

Military discount would be fantastic as well, but at this point, money isn't a deciding factor in my decision.

Specializes in EMT-P, RN.

I am extensively and intensely looking for a good RN-BSN program that doesn't involve schools I've never heard of. I'm honestly not a fan of Western Governor's. I don't like the fact that it's competency-based and not graded. You end up with the equivalent of a 3.0 GPA at the end, which for someone who was a subpar college student years ago, won't help my efforts in getting into a decent MSN after my BSN is done. Same goes for Chamberlain, Capella, SNHU, Kaplan, and all those other online-only colleges. I know they're all accredited and all that, but I'd rather go to a notable school that people know of and you don't see advertising on TV. Just my opinion, though.

So I've narrowed my choices down to , Louisville, Ohio State, Arkansas, and New Mexico. Drexel of course is expensive so might not go there. I'm intrigued by Louisville ($375/credit) and Arkansas ($298/credit) who both have great curriculums. Haven't looked much into UNM. And of course, Ohio State's program reputation is well-known. I've looked at over 100 schools and dozens of review sites so far and those are my top 5 if anyone wants to look into it more. Also, if anyone has attended those 5 programs, let me know how it was. 

Specializes in EMT-P, RN.

I also know that Louisville does have a military discount. They drop the tuition down to $250/credit.

Specializes in ICU/ER, Neuro, Management.

Its frustrating trying to narrow down the choices for future nursing education programs.  There are so many to choose from!  But, I've heard too many horror stories from nurses that ended up taking and paying for classes they didn't need, finding out they had a pass/fail curriculum that hindered their future schooling, programs with TONS of papers to write, or programs that weren't accredited or wouldn't meet the requirements for their state licensure.  I'd love if someone would chime in and share some of their experiences with good schools that were helpful.

Specializes in EMT-P, RN.

Updating. I chose University Of Louisville because it was quite inexpensive considering what school it is and the fact that I only need 2 Humanities courses besides the BSN courses. Starting in the fall this year. Excellent admissions staff that works with you and treats you like a person, not a bank.

@nurse061  Is Nightingale 100% online? No clinical needed or big projects? can you send a little more info on how this program is

Thanks in advance

Hey heather just wanted to know if you ever found out what is the easiest rn-bsn online program you've found. I suck at papers and really don't have time to put in that much work (sounds horrible) but I have a family and work.

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