How Long to Complete? RN-BSN, BSN-MSN

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Hello Everyone,

I see this is different for everyone; as you work at your own pace, but I want to here from others. I will be graduating this December (2014) with my ADN. I want to start immediately upon passing my NCLEX. I have a job lined up for when I graduate, so no problem there. :)

Anyway, I see I will need BioChem and Statistics. I want to do the RN to MSN in Leadership. Is it possible for me to earn my BSN in the 1st 6 months and MSN in the second 6 months? I am very stubborn and know I will throw myself into it as soon as I start. lol

Any thoughts?

Also, if you have already completed either the BSN or MSN, feel free to vote on the poll below. (:

Most people I see on the Facebook group are taking 2 semesters to complete the BSN. I'll be taking 3, mainly because life was unexpectedly really overwhelming during the first semester, and I decided to take it slower this semester and save just enough units to qualify for financial aid next semester, rather than trying to jam everything in this semester, not making it, and not qualifying for financial aid for the remainder.

I haven't heard a whole lot about the MSN.

Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Anyone else want to vote on this poll?
I've been in the RN-to-BSN program for approximately three months, so I cannot vote at this time. Doing so would skew your pools results with inaccurate information.

I've completed 14 credits since May 1st, so I need to complete another 20 credits for the BSN degree to be conferred. I have approximately three more months before this term ends, so there's a chance I can pull it off and complete the remaining 20 credits all in one term if I am ultra motivated.

However, I know the completion will definitely be either one or two terms at the most.

Thanks! This info is great! I graduate with my ADN this December and want to hit the ground running as soon as I pass my boards. Already working as a LPN... I know you need to be working in order to start. Thank you so much! I am really looking forward to starting !

Well that sticks they have made it harder. :( I really want to earn my BSN in 1 term. I would love to earn my MSN in 1 term, but don't mind if that takes a littler longer.

It's not that it is harder. All schools constantly evaluate their programs based on a multitude of sources. For example, the AACN puts out the "Essentials of BSN Education" and "Essentials of MSN Education". Schools change their programs based on the recommendation of these and other resources. Accreditation requires it. I took 3 years for my LPN-BSN and 2 years for my MSN. I think 6 months each is a little unrealistic. If it was easy to get a graduate degree-everyone would have one. There has to be some work involved! That's just my 0.02.

I would say that 6 months is unrealistic too, if I hadn't read several post that stated they did complete their BSN in one term. I'm not afraid of hard work, in fact willing to put in lots of hard work to complete BSN and MSN. I wouldn't expect it to be easy. If it were, then that wouldn't be a University I would want to attend. I can see how my post came across that way... Really meant that I am already willing to put in double the work needed to complete my goal. :)

Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I would say that 6 months is unrealistic too, if I hadn't read several post that stated they did complete their BSN in one term.

I almost completed the degree requirements in one six month term, but my motivation tends to rise and drop like the outdoor temperature. I started the RN-to-BSN program in May and completed 27 credit hours during my first term, which ends October 31. I need 7 more credits to graduate, and will earn them during the second term.

Thanks for the info! Congrats! That is GREAT!

I am gearing up to start April 1st! I can't wait for this next journey in my education!

I am gearing up to start April 1st! I can't wait for this next journey in my education!

I'm starting in April too! I'm excited :)

"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me"

Philippians 4:13

If all goes well I will also be starting in April. I have a AA as well as my ASN. I'm waiting for them to tell me what they want me to do as far as my microbiology class goes. It's my only class without a lab. Hoping they will let me substitute one of my biology or chemistry classes for it.

Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.
If all goes well I will also be starting in April. I have a AA as well as my ASN. I'm waiting for them to tell me what they want me to do as far as my microbiology class goes. It's my only class without a lab. Hoping they will let me substitute one of my biology or chemistry classes for it.

Doubtful. The good news is the classes don't take very long. From what I've read, you should be able to complete micro in a week or two.

I am in the MSN now. Although you hear from many people doing it quickly, my mentor tells me the vast silent majority takes 18-24 months. If you are super determined, some people do it quickly. I work more than FT, have a daughter I spend tons of time with, long commute...you get the picture. I will likely take full 2 yrs

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