BS-MSN Bridge Program

pattyjo, MSN, RN · Aug 20, 2005

Is anyone in MSN bridge program designed for those that have a BS but not a BSN and want to go directly for their MSN. I know Univ. of Phoenix has such an animal but wasn't sure about any others
Annlet

Hi Annlet

I did a bridge program through Drexel Univ. and then went right into their MSN online program. I challenged the 3 exams for the required bridge classes, but I think there were going to be changes made to that aspect of the program. Try this link, if it doesn't work, just go to drexel.edu, click on distance learning and then nursing, and scroll down to RN MSN bridge.

http://www.drexel.com/Fields_of_Study/Nursing.shtml

Patty

annlet · Aug 20, 2005

Hey Thanks for the link, I'll check it out. How long did it take you to complete or are you still in the program. What is your bachelor's in? Was the program very intensive? I work only part-time but have two kids and a husband that travels.

Annlet

pattyjo, MSN, RN · Aug 23, 2005

Hey Thanks for the link, I'll check it out. How long did it take you to complete or are you still in the program. What is your bachelor's in? Was the program very intensive? I work only part-time but have two kids and a husband that travels.
Annlet

I am still in the MSN program. Length of time would depend on the area of concentration and how many classes you are able to take per semester.There are 4 required courses for any track you would chose (2 research, health policy, health promotion) then continue on depending on the area you are pursuing. There has been a lot of reading, posting on bulleting boards, projects etc., but nothing unmanageable. You do have to be disciplined though; it could be very easy to fall behind.

As far as the bridge program, I challenged out of those classes. Check the site or email the director to see if that is still possible. Also, I had to take a statistics course since I had never had one during my BS program. That was probably the worst part of all of this!!! My undergrad degree is in Health Education, but I graduated from a diploma school of nursing before getting that degree.

Hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions. Have you ever taken an online class before?

Patty