ADN to BSN Schools on Campus

[Lilacs For Mom]

Are there any schools that offer a ADN to BSN that are NOT online programs?

I have decided to go the ADN route fist but I know I will be going on to get a BSN. All the schools in my area have online BSN programs. I do not like to learn via online classes. I can do it, and do it well, but I would prefer to attend in person. Are there any Brick & Mortar schools out there that bridge to BSN?

[meanmaryjean, DNP, RN]

It's a little difficult to answer your questions since we have no CLUE where you live.

[Lilacs For Mom]

I live in the Midwest.

But in general anywhere in the US, do RN-BSN physical schools exist?

[adnrnstudent, ASN, RN]

There are plenty. Indiana U campuses has classroom option.

Northern Illinois U.

Benedictine U.

I can name dozens.

Wondering if your reason is like mine and I hate to disappoint you. Still useless paper writing.

[Lilacs For Mom]

Thanks! I don't mind the paper writing. I just learn better with a lecture component.

[vampiregirl, BSN, RN]

Check with local colleges to where you are. With a little research, I discovered that several had options but one fit my schedule and interests (in respect to classes included) best.

I did an online for my ASN, when I completed this program online programs were not the preferred option for potential employers. Even as the climate has changed, I wanted a brick and mortar BSN.

I love the program I'm in, so glad I chose this option!

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Thanks! I don't mind the paper writing. I just learn better with a lecture component.

You don't need a butt-in-class brick-and-mortar RN-to-BSN program to receive a lecture component. YouTube is filled with thousands of nursing school lectures that are pertinent to RN-to-BSN programs.

In addition, you can listen to these lectures at midnight while relaxing in your pajamas. :)

[applesxoranges, BSN, RN]

A local university used to do ADN to BSN on campus but they've moved to an online format now because of competition from Ohio University stealing a lot of nurses. Heck, I know nurses that get free tuition but opted to do Ohio University after my reviews. My current school offers ADN to BSN on campus and satelite locations (like either a hospital or another university where people go once or twice a week to take classes).

[sjalv]

I honestly think a reason most RN-BSN programs are online is because the content you learn in the RN-BSN isn't really stuff that could take up hours of lecture for weeks upon end like your initial RN is. A lot of the classes seem like they should be one, honestly. Things like Professional Nursing Role, Leadership & Management, Community Nursing etc seem to bleed into each other. I don't know about you but I'd hate to have to sit in a classroom and hear about "quality improvement" and "evidence based practice" for hours upon end. If you know how to use a database to find articles, and how to cite using APA, you don't really need anything else to get your BSN. You just need the endurance to write papers about 'evidenced-based practice' for four different classes each semester.