Acclerated online BS to BSN programs

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Hello all, I am a practicing occupational therapist contemplating going back to school to get my RN. I have five small children (8-3 months) and was looking at the online programs that are accelerated and that you can finish in less than two years. I don't anticipate starting a program until the baby is at least 3, but am just researching my options at this point! I found the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has an accelerated 12-month online program. Are you aware of there being any other programs like this? I like the flexibility of being able to do the online work. Thanks so much!!!

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I am in the same situation and plan to apply to UW for one of the 2011 cohorts . . . I have not found anything like it. There are other accelerated programs but the online component and one on one clinicals is unique. It's expensive but I guess compared to doing and RN then a bridge BSN program it will be about the same.

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How does the UW program work? Has anyone tried this program?

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I have absolutely no advice for the OP - but anyone who can successfully manage FIVE KIDS & the oldest one is only 8.... and obviously still sane. You can accomplish anything!

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I will be graduating May 2011 with a BS and moving back to California does anyone know of an online accelerated BSN. I am currently a CNA and will be working while I do the program although I know I will not work many hours during the program.

Thank you very much!!!

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The one they mentioned above. Or... you could go to many of the ones in CA in person. Why go online if you don't have to?

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I will be graduating May 2011 with a BS and moving back to California does anyone know of an online accelerated BSN. I am currently a CNA and will be working while I do the program although I know I will not work many hours during the program.

Thank you very much!!!

If you don't have a real NEED to go online (i.e.: working full time hours and need to cram school in around those hours), I would truly recommend going to an in person program. Even though you have some knowledge, you're going to gain SO much more by sitting in class with classmates and being able to bounce information off of them.

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