Going from ASN to BSN via acceleration

[tokmom, BSN, RN]

I'm currently have my ADN and have worked as an RN for 16 yrs. I recently took 4 yrs off to stay home with a special needs child, but am back again in the work force and have worked for 1 yr. Having a BSN has always been a goal, but marriage, money and then an unplanned pg stopped that dream, so I went and got my ADN. Part of me thinks it's a waste of time. At 47 yrs old and not wanting to really climb the ladder, why bother?

What do I have to do to get my BSN? Don't some programs take in account work experience? What is the average cost and time involved? I'm going to be getting my certification in Med/Surg next year, after I accrue enough hours.

Any help would be appreciative.

[caliotter3]

In your situation, I would be looking for a no frills, no clinical component, online RN to BSN course. Chamberlain's program is expensive, but there are no formal clinicals to bother with.

[tokmom, BSN, RN]

Yeah, I really don't need clinicals. I do that on a full time basis. Thanks. I will look into it.