will jobs accept bachelor degrees from online schools?

JM RN · Mar 18, 2011

I have about 74 credits. I do not have chemistry or statistics which a lot of schools want even before applying. I might just take those over the summer at a local school. If they ate not regionally accredited, and that's not a good thing, I do not want to spend 12 thousand for that. Does anyone know any good online school that does not require chemistry and statistics?? Thank you all again! :)

HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD · Mar 18, 2011

Despite popular opinion that the only difference between an AD & BS is "management" curricula, one of the major characteristics of a BSN degree is actually a higher level of education in the social & hard sciences that serve as a foundation for nursing practice. For example, BSN graduates are expected to be able to interpret research findings as they apply to nursing practice, so they need a basic understanding of statistical measures. Therefore, the requirement for additional coursework in math or chemistry should not be a surprise to anyone enrolling in an RN-BSN program.

Community colleges are still a very economical resource for completing these courses - many of them offer distance learning options as well as traditional classroom.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Mar 19, 2011

I have about 74 credits. I do not have chemistry or statistics which a lot of schools want even before applying. I might just take those over the summer at a local school. If they ate not regionally accredited, and that's not a good thing, I do not want to spend 12 thousand for that. Does anyone know any good online school that does not require chemistry and statistics?? Thank you all again! :)

Oklahoma Wesleyan University has an online RN-to-BSN program that requires no chemistry or statistics. And, since they also have a traditional on-ground BSN program, no one ever has to know that you earned your degree online.

http://www.okwu.edu/assets/pdfs/RN-BSN-info.pdf

JM RN · Mar 19, 2011

thecommuter, rn, thank you so much. i will be looking up that school! thank you! :)

kowa7491 · Mar 22, 2011

Burger King says, "Change is good." Nike says, "Just do it!" Nurses say, "Show me the evidence"...Well, here is the evidence:

I have been a student at American Sentinel University (ASU) for the last 4-years. Their accreditation from the DETC as well as the CCNE (not to mention its potential for acceptance by the NLNAC for its DNP program) puts it well above the rest of the competition. I have enjoyed the privilege of earning two MSN degrees-one in management and organizational leadership and the other one in education. Currently, I am enrolled in the ASU DNP program for executive nursing leadership. In the last year-and-a-half, nothing but doors have opened for me.

As a result of furthering my education through distance learning, I have not only been able to maintain a full-time job, I have been able to advance my career by taking on higher positions and job roles. My educational endeavors have taught me the importance and benefits of "acting" the part-the part of a nurse leader, a clinical leader, a researcher, and a scholar. Since the professors at ASU have opened my eyes to the true reasons for becoming an advanced academician and practicing bedside nurse (yes, I still practice at the bedside too)-I now focus on helping other nurses empower their leadership skills, search the literature for new evidence to guide their practice, and better advance the practice of nursing through collaborative change.

Distance learning has helped me place value on my life while being able to grow academically and professionally. Honestly, my original plan 10 years ago (I have 14 years in the profession) was to conveniently maintain a nice-paying job for life in a secure market--nothing more. That has changed as a result of continuing my education online. I originally started this quest when my father convinced me that it would serve me better to try and make a difference in what I do through practice change, and that would require an advanced education.

Over the last 4 years I have become board certified in care of the adult critical care patient and the cardiac surgery and cardiac medicine patient. I am a preceptor, educator, consultant, and special projects associate at my Central NY hospital of employment. I am a published author in research, evidence-based practice, and nursing journal editorials. I avidly perform research in nursing practice in order to advance the profession, and I present the results at national conferences. My most current endeavor is to become an online educator myself because I believe in "giving back" what I have learned-and because it is difficult for me to travel (I do not desire to leave my primary job)-this is the best way. That is the other beauty of distance learning (especially at ASU): It exposes the student to an exemplary class of diverse and eclectic professors who are practicing and performing groundbreaking feats at local, state, and national levels. Who better to learn from than the best-of-the-best (both national and internationally renowned).

I am proud to be an online student-especially an ASU student. In comparison to a traditional setting, the caliber of education competes exceptionally well. In fact, given that the instructors are a global blend of the top professionals in their fields (please feel free to research their backgrounds), I feel the education even surpasses that of a traditional environment. Finally, the fact that ASU is nationally accredited suggests that it already ranks as "first class" in the professional education arena because it is qualified to stand fast among its colleagues from both traditional and non-traditional environments-proving that it is already a "cut above" the average educational setting. Take stock in the fact that with a nursing degree from ASU you will be able to get a job and advance your professional career-I did....And, should anyone ever question the authenticity of your "non-traditional" degree-particularly if it is from ASU-have them thoroughly investigate the integrity and authenticity of the institution and its academic programs before they pass judgment. Best wishes in your future. If nothing else, remember this: "Caring equals practice, practice equals outcomes, outcomes equal quality, and quality equals satisfaction." That is what healthcare today is all about.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Mar 22, 2011

Their accreditation from the DETC as well as the CCNE (not to mention its potential for acceptance by the NLNAC for its DNP program) puts it well above the rest of the competition.

American Sentinel lacks regional accreditation. I've heard they're in the process of trying to obtain regional accreditation, but at the present time, ASU is not regionally accredited.

caliotter3 · Mar 23, 2011

For the most part employers are interested in your nursing work experience and the fact that your license is clear. Those facilities that are involved with magnet status will want you to have a BSN. That is about the only interest employers take in an applicant's education, unless they are using education to cull the many applications. Online or traditional won't even be considered, unless they notice that you graduated from one of those top schools. Then it might only be a matter of transitory interest that sets you apart from the rest.

nowinfl · Aug 23, 2011

Burger King says, "Change is good." Nike says, "Just do it!" Nurses say, "Show me the evidence"...Well, here is the evidence:
I have been a student at American Sentinel University (ASU) for the last 4-years. Their accreditation from the DETC as well as the CCNE (not to mention its potential for acceptance by the NLNAC for its DNP program) puts it well above the rest of the competition. I have enjoyed the privilege of earning two MSN degrees-one in management and organizational leadership and the other one in education. Currently, I am enrolled in the ASU DNP program for executive nursing leadership. In the last year-and-a-half, nothing but doors have opened for me.
As a result of furthering my education through distance learning, I have not only been able to maintain a full-time job, I have been able to advance my career by taking on higher positions and job roles. My educational endeavors have taught me the importance and benefits of "acting" the part-the part of a nurse leader, a clinical leader, a researcher, and a scholar. Since the professors at ASU have opened my eyes to the true reasons for becoming an advanced academician and practicing bedside nurse (yes, I still practice at the bedside too)-I now focus on helping other nurses empower their leadership skills, search the literature for new evidence to guide their practice, and better advance the practice of nursing through collaborative change.
Distance learning has helped me place value on my life while being able to grow academically and professionally. Honestly, my original plan 10 years ago (I have 14 years in the profession) was to conveniently maintain a nice-paying job for life in a secure market--nothing more. That has changed as a result of continuing my education online. I originally started this quest when my father convinced me that it would serve me better to try and make a difference in what I do through practice change, and that would require an advanced education.
Over the last 4 years I have become board certified in care of the adult critical care patient and the cardiac surgery and cardiac medicine patient. I am a preceptor, educator, consultant, and special projects associate at my Central NY hospital of employment. I am a published author in research, evidence-based practice, and nursing journal editorials. I avidly perform research in nursing practice in order to advance the profession, and I present the results at national conferences. My most current endeavor is to become an online educator myself because I believe in "giving back" what I have learned-and because it is difficult for me to travel (I do not desire to leave my primary job)-this is the best way. That is the other beauty of distance learning (especially at ASU): It exposes the student to an exemplary class of diverse and eclectic professors who are practicing and performing groundbreaking feats at local, state, and national levels. Who better to learn from than the best-of-the-best (both national and internationally renowned).
I am proud to be an online student-especially an ASU student. In comparison to a traditional setting, the caliber of education competes exceptionally well. In fact, given that the instructors are a global blend of the top professionals in their fields (please feel free to research their backgrounds), I feel the education even surpasses that of a traditional environment. Finally, the fact that ASU is nationally accredited suggests that it already ranks as "first class" in the professional education arena because it is qualified to stand fast among its colleagues from both traditional and non-traditional environments-proving that it is already a "cut above" the average educational setting. Take stock in the fact that with a nursing degree from ASU you will be able to get a job and advance your professional career-I did....And, should anyone ever question the authenticity of your "non-traditional" degree-particularly if it is from ASU-have them thoroughly investigate the integrity and authenticity of the institution and its academic programs before they pass judgment. Best wishes in your future. If nothing else, remember this: "Caring equals practice, practice equals outcomes, outcomes equal quality, and quality equals satisfaction." That is what healthcare today is all about.

Hello Kowa7491:

I need to talk to you either on phone or through email regarding online DNP Program at American Sentinel University, as you are currently enrolled in that program. My email address: [email protected]. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

nowinfl · Aug 23, 2011

Hello Kowa7491:

I need to talk to you either on phone or through email regarding online DNP Program at American Sentinel University, as you are currently enrolled in that program. My email address: [email protected]. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

nursjoy · Feb 14, 2012

I have been a student at American Sentinel University (ASU) for the last 4-years. Their accreditation from the DETC as well as the CCNE (not to mention its potential for acceptance by the NLNAC for its DNP program) puts it well above the rest of the competition. I have enjoyed the privilege of earning two MSN degrees-one in management and organizational leadership and the other one in education. Currently, I am enrolled in the ASU DNP program for executive nursing leadership.

How is American Sentinel's online DNP program? Have they already graduated a DNP class? Are there any on-campus residencies required?

nursjoy · Mar 25, 2012

I have been a student at American Sentinel University (ASU) for the last 4-years.... I have enjoyed the privilege of earning two MSN degrees-one in management and organizational leadership and the other one in education. Currently, I am enrolled in the ASU DNP program for executive nursing leadership....

Hi Kowa7491,

Could you tell us how the DNP is going?

Some of us are considering pursuing this route, and would like more information from a student's perspective.