CSUN or UCLA?

SunriseDay · Mar 17, 2015

I don't think UCLA has an ADN to BSN program (?)

estoque · Mar 17, 2015

I don't think UCLA has an ADN to BSN program (?)

Really? It seems like I have been misinformed then, maybe there was one and it was discontinued?

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Mar 17, 2015

The CSU system's tuition and fees are a bargain compared to the UC system. I would attend CSUN unless you can afford to pay for a UCLA nursing education with strictly cash or a rich uncle.

Nursing is unlike business or law. In the working world the majority of your managers and coworkers will have nursing degrees from regional state universities, community colleges and (gasp) investor-owned for-profit entities. Do not spend more than you must on a nursing degree.

estoque · Mar 17, 2015

The CSU system's tuition and fees are a bargain compared to the UC system. I would attend CSUN unless you can afford to pay for a UCLA nursing education with strictly cash or a rich uncle.
Nursing is unlike business or law. In the working world the majority of your managers and coworkers will have nursing degrees from regional state universities, community colleges and (gasp) investor-owned for-profit entities. Do not spend more than you must on a nursing degree.

Well I guess that's that. Thank you for the help!

JMCP · Mar 17, 2015

ucla has never had an and-bsn program. you start from scratch. hypothetically, if ucla had one, i would chose sun because really, at that point no one cares where you got your bsn just that you have it. do it online at that point. trust me, that won't earn you a fast track to a job. had you done a traditional bsn then yes, ucla would be the way to go as those that graduated from ucla have jobs almost right away (or before they graduate)

estoque · Mar 17, 2015

ucla has never had an and-bsn program. you start from scratch. hypothetically, if ucla had one, i would chose sun because really, at that point no one cares where you got your bsn just that you have it. do it online at that point. trust me, that won't earn you a fast track to a job. had you done a traditional bsn then yes, ucla would be the way to go as those that graduated from ucla have jobs almost right away (or before they graduate)

Hmm I guess I should double check what I hear. It looks like I am going to have to go and talk with the counselor who told me about it, it seems like they are not doing their job too well. I am hesitant on the idea of online classes because I think I would not be able to stay on track because I would not be going to a actual lecture/classroom. What programs do you recommend that are online? Can you do them at your own pace or do you have to follow a schedule? Thanks for the help.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Mar 17, 2015

What programs do you recommend that are online? Can you do them at your own pace or do you have to follow a schedule? Thanks for the help.

I recently completed the online RN-to-BSN program offered by Western Governors U. It is asynchronous and completed at your own pace. I took 10 months to earn the 34 needed credits.

Some people complete the program in one semester due to accelerating credits, whereas others take 18 months due to completing the coursework at the slowest pace possible. Tuition is $3,250 flat rate per six month term, so I paid less than $6,000 for the BSN due to accelerating courses.

TexMex22 · Mar 17, 2015

Why torment yourself with a long drive & more expense when you don't need to.

Use common sense. You'll need it in the future too.