thomas edison state college

Lizzy6 · Nov 19, 2007

Great info, Thanks! I see you are right. I have also applied at 3 other schools, to see what the prereq situation is. Where I came up with the tuition charged for transferring credits, is from their site, using their tuition calculator...and it seems to add up the same anyway. You know I must have seen a really old post that posted incorrect $$ per credit hour..and did not recheck. Anyway, my problem is I wanted to choose my school, after they told me what prereqs, if any are required. I mean my sciences are over 15 years old, AND I would hate to pay 375.00, and then be told I have a whole lotta other courses to do. I am trying to find a program that I only have to take about 8 courses total...including prereqs...FYI: I have sent app. off to Univ. of Wyoming, Univ. of texas El Paso and Univ. of North Alabama....due to price and fewer upper level nursing courses. I am also trying to dodge the math and stats bullet. Good luck, and it was so nice of you to cut and paste the info from the site to this board.

You are welcome. I "want" to choose my school too, especially since I have to obtain another Stafford loan, I want to pick/select what I need to take, or wouldn't mind taking. Yeah, majority of my classes are over 15 yrs old, got some even older when taking other classes previously, and TESC assured me they would take them. Thanks for the info on the schools you mentioned. I did look at Univ of Wyoming, can't recall exactly...but I think they wanted either too may extra history classes or was it math...can't remember, but I took that school off my list. I have a big accordion full of all the schools I have looked at/sent transcripts. You mentioned you are trying to dodge the math/stats...me too. That is the only course that would be a concern for me...I hate stats, and don't want to take it. I have 2 other math classes and 2 schools accepted one of the math classes to be equivalent with their stats. I know for a graduate degree, I would have to take THEIR stats, but right now just want to complete my BSN.

flowjoe64 · Nov 19, 2007

wow, we are on pretty much the same page....

FYI: I am waiting on University of Texas at El paso to respond...and Univ. of North Alabama...BUT I think they are both going to require a plethora of math or history. One thing about UO of El Paso is they only seem to have 5 core upper level nursing classess, and their Research course says "no math"!!! Just not sure if the school or their instructors will be any good.

Hey, send me e-mail of your top choices other than Edison?? Sounds like your research has been even more exhaustive than mine. I mean, seriously, I only need the BSN at this point to get more job opportunities...I am currently in a specialty that is way beyond by degree, and I am doing well...but, I will be hard pressed to find this same position elsewhere...due to lack of the additional letters behind my name. Okay, later for work...see you on the boards.

Flowjoe

Lizzy6 · Nov 20, 2007

wow, we are on pretty much the same page....
FYI: I am waiting on University of Texas at El paso to respond...and Univ. of North Alabama...BUT I think they are both going to require a plethora of math or history. One thing about UO of El Paso is they only seem to have 5 core upper level nursing classess, and their Research course says "no math"!!! Just not sure if the school or their instructors will be any good.
Hey, send me e-mail of your top choices other than Edison?? Sounds like your research has been even more exhaustive than mine. I mean, seriously, I only need the BSN at this point to get more job opportunities...I am currently in a specialty that is way beyond by degree, and I am doing well...but, I will be hard pressed to find this same position elsewhere...due to lack of the additional letters behind my name. Okay, later for work...see you on the boards.
Flowjoe

Flowjoe - will pm you, check your messages later.

Lizzie

txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN · Nov 24, 2007

i too am looking into the university of el paso. the program sounds good except for the fact that ute requires all students to obtain 30 credit hours with them. the bsn classes equal 20 hours so you are left with 10 hours to take at the school. that is great if you are still lacking pre- classes, but for someone like me that has 100+ credit hours (core complete) it is just sickening.

wow, we are on pretty much the same page....
fyi: i am waiting on university of texas at el paso to respond...and univ. of north alabama...but i think they are both going to require a plethora of math or history. one thing about uo of el paso is they only seem to have 5 core upper level nursing classess, and their research course says "no math"!!! just not sure if the school or their instructors will be any good.
hey, send me e-mail of your top choices other than edison?? sounds like your research has been even more exhaustive than mine. i mean, seriously, i only need the bsn at this point to get more job opportunities...i am currently in a specialty that is way beyond by degree, and i am doing well...but, i will be hard pressed to find this same position elsewhere...due to lack of the additional letters behind my name. okay, later for work...see you on the boards.
flowjoe

flowjoe64 · Nov 24, 2007

I know right??!! They make sure you are going to have to take additional "B.S." classes through them, no matter what you have under your belt already. So far, every other school seems to either have too many upper level nursing courses, OR too many prereqs, OR both!

To be sure, I will attempt to CLEP out of everything I can....although I will have to study just to do that!! I just cannot take 14 subjects just to get a BSN...I mean I am functioning at practically a BSN level anyway!!!

FocusRN · Nov 24, 2007

I'm still really leaning towards Western Governors, they are a non profit, and their tuition is $2,790 per 6-month term or $5,580 per year. And that price includes ALL of the credits that you earn in that time frame. So lets say that you earn 17 credits in 6 months, in that case you would have paid about $164 per credit.

Please be aware this endorsement MAY change b/c I haven't contacted them to find out the specifics on if they do like some schools and award you a certain amount of credits for being an RN or not. If anyone contacts them, please update.

flowjoe64 · Nov 24, 2007

Yeah I saw them, but I am leary as they have an unusual learning format...do you understand it??? Also, it looks like the slower you learn, the more you pay...could mean alot of money for me. haha!!! I do not like a nebulous fee system, it generally means you get unpleasant surprises at the end!!

FYI: Thomas Edison College will cost approx. 13,000 if you complete in 2 years, as they charge you for transferring in credits from other colleges. I see that the other university I WAS looking at (American Sentinel University) charges EVEN MORE...and it will cost 30,000 dollars!!! to get 120 credit degree...as they also charge you if they transfer credits you have already earned elsewhere. I hate people that soak students for as much money as possible. RIDICULOUS!!!!

Lizzy6 · Nov 25, 2007

I know right??!! They make sure you are going to have to take additional "B.S." classes through them, no matter what you have under your belt already. So far, every other school seems to either have too many upper level nursing courses, OR too many prereqs, OR both! quote]
seems like schools are about the almighty dollar.

Lizzy6 · Nov 25, 2007

I'm still really leaning towards Western Governors, they are a non profit, and their tuition is $2,790 per 6-month term or $5,580 per year. And that price includes ALL of the credits that you earn in that time frame. So lets say that you earn 17 credits in 6 months, in that case you would have paid about $164 per credit.
Please be aware this endorsement MAY change b/c I haven't contacted them to find out the specifics on if they do like some schools and award you a certain amount of credits for being an RN or not. If anyone contacts them, please update.

Dreamnurse 2b - have you spoke with anyone from this school yet? I have looked at their website, and it appears a bit vague/evasive...I guess I have to call one of their reps for MORE info, since I cannot locate what is needed and what the courses will be for the RN-BSN program. I have looked all over the site & can't find this info.

Just noticed your screen name...have your graduated?

Lizzy6 · Nov 25, 2007

i too am looking into the university of el paso. the program sounds good except for the fact that ute requires all students to obtain 30 credit hours with them. the bsn classes equal 20 hours so you are left with 10 hours to take at the school. that is great if you are still lacking pre- classes, but for someone like me that has 100+ credit hours (core complete) it is just sickening.

yeah, schools seem to be about $$$$....and majority of us have to rely on stafford loans, how else can we pay our mortgage, bills etc..if we don't have tuition reimbursement/assistance at work?! plus, some of the extra electives, i am not interested in, why can't they list credit electives which will do me good in an older home: general plumbing 101, winterizing your home 101, how to wire a lamp 101 etc... these are things i would like to know more about, without taking a non credit course on these subjects...grrrrr! why can't they be credit electives?

FocusRN · Nov 25, 2007

Dreamnurse 2b - have you spoke with anyone from this school yet? I have looked at their website, and it appears a bit vague/evasive...I guess I have to call one of their reps for MORE info, since I cannot locate what is needed and what the courses will be for the RN-BSN program. I have looked all over the site & can't find this info.
Just noticed your screen name...have your graduated?

No, I haven't contacted them yet. I hate that I have to. I am way to busy to sit down, and get all of their info now. I was hoping someone else had gotten it all.

And no, I haven't graduated yet, I am still working on my ASN with Excelsior. I'm just planning ahead, because, I don't want to stop school for a period again, I just want to keep on plucking away, until I get my MSN.

flowjoe64 · Nov 25, 2007

FYI: There are some suspicious blog replies on the internet about them...some folks say they are ok, others say to avoid TESC all together.

I also saw some really negative postings about WGU. Primarily centering around not being able to schedule clinicals, and it takes so long that you end up in for more money...due to that pay by the 1/2 year thing. I cannot do WGU, employer will not pay for that "type" of learning format that is competency based with no grades.