American Sentinel University it is!

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So I received my acceptance letter, and total, I will be out about $12000 for my BSN through them.

I feel that this will be the best route for me, and is by far a cheaper route.

On top of that, I don't have to take ANY classes other than the BSN classes that I need. That's right, no additional Gen Eds, no statistics and no unneeded classes.

I am really excited, and will be starting April 1! :)

Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

Well that stinks. Thanks for the info.

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I guess it depends on what you plan to do with your BSN degree from American Sentinel University.

Would you want to continue with their MSN program and/or their DNP program?

http://www.americansentinel.edu/online-degree/doctoral-degree-online/doctor-nursing-practice_curriculum.php

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By the time you finish your BSN & MSN from American Sentinel University, they may already be regionally accredited. You could potentially continue with their online format (since you are familiar with it), and do their DNP program. Just a thought.

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I came across this article:

http://nursing.advanceweb.com/News/National-News/Online-University-Reduces-Tuition-for-Masters-of-Science-in-Nursing-Degree.aspx

If you are concerned about tuition expenses, Aspen University has an RN-to-MSN program for $4,800.

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

Aspen does look like a great program...esp for an RN-MSN bridge program. So if one wants to earn a post Masters NP certification does the school still need to be regionally accredited? If I'm not mistaken the school I'm interested in for NP school told me CCNE or the other national accreditation was all that was required. I'm reading some good feedback about Aspen.

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If the post-master's NP university/college that you want to attend says that they will take Aspen or American Sentinel University's MSN, then either one would be doable.

You can find more information under "Databases and Directories" at:

http://www.chea.org/

When you click on "Databases and Directories," you can search for specific schools.

Aspen and American Sentinel University are both CCNE and DETC accredited (which is under CHEA).

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By the time you finish your BSN & MSN from American Sentinel University, they may already be regionally accredited. You could potentially continue with their online format (since you are familiar with it), and do their DNP program. Just a thought.

Why risk it?

And besides, they don't offer an NP program, which is what I want to complete once my BSN is done.

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Thank you all for bringing this school to the forefront!

After reading your posts, I'm seriously considering it now!

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ASU is not regionally accredited, but nationally accredited. It is a big difference. You have to understand the difference before you start because you may make the mistake and regret it later

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So I received my acceptance letter, and total, I will be out about $12000 for my BSN through them.

I feel that this will be the best route for me, and is by far a cheaper route.

On top of that, I don't have to take ANY classes other than the BSN classes that I need. That's right, no additional Gen Eds, no statistics and no unneeded classes.

I am really excited, and will be starting April 1! :)

Thanks for bringing this school to the forefront!

There are full-time professionals at this school with support from their employers: Military, Federal Government, and local hospitals.

http://www.americansentinel.edu/blog/2011/05/11/nurse-manager-applies-informatics-course-work-to-improve-his-hospital/

http://www.americansentinel.edu/blog/2011/05/04/nurse-reaches-lifelong-goal-finds-personal-fulfillment-in-bsn/

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Thanks for bringing this school to the forefront!

There are full-time professionals at this school with support from their employers: Military, Federal Government, and local hospitals.

http://www.americansentinel.edu/blog/2011/05/11/nurse-manager-applies-informatics-course-work-to-improve-his-hospital/

http://www.americansentinel.edu/blog/2011/05/04/nurse-reaches-lifelong-goal-finds-personal-fulfillment-in-bsn/

AND as you can see, I am not attending this school because it does not have regional accreditation and many NP schools WILL NOT accept this.

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Did you finish? I'm strongly considering this school! Thanks

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