Any RN to BSN programs that don't require shadowing?

Does anyone know if there are any online RN-to-BSN programs that don't require shadowing ? As a full time working RN and full time mom I didn't realize more clinical like hours or shadowing would be necessary. I have a friend who did online during Covid and lucked out with this not being a requirement at the time. Just wondering if all school require similar? Any input is appreciated!! ?

[PsychRN940]

6 hours ago, LvANrse80 said:

Yes! Just finished. The first course has only 3 assignments. All others 4/5. Papers are usually between 5-7 pages long including power points and audio or video presentations. Nothing too difficult at all. I finished in 10 weeks. 

Thanks for the info!! ☺️

6 hours ago, LvANrse80 said:

Yes! Just finished. The first course has only 3 assignments. All others 4/5. Papers are usually between 5-7 pages long including power points and audio or video presentations. Nothing too difficult at all. I finished in 10 weeks. 

LvANrse80, you finished the entire RN to BSN program in 10 weeks?? If so, impressive! 

[LvANrse80, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, LPN, RN, APRN, NP]

Hi, yes. I anticipated 8 weeks, but I went on two vacations with my family, so I took a break. 

[GoldenGirls1719]

I am leaning towards Chamberlin online RN to BSN. They told me the course work is one weekly discussion board post and one assignment a week throughout the program. The structure doesn't change even with different professors. Plus, they give you the course work a week before classes start so you can work ahead if needed. 

[PsychRN940]

On 8/29/2022 at 2:18 PM, GoldenGirls1719 said:

I have looked into Chamberlin and Capella… also WGU. I like Chamberlin and Capella because doesn’t seem to have the shadowing or clinical. However, WGU seems to cost way less.

[LvANrse80, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, LPN, RN, APRN, NP]

Capella has no required discussion boards, or due dates for assignments, you simply set “Target Dates” for yourself creating your own due dates. I finished in 10 weeks for $3,250.00 with a 3.8 GPA. 

[karileigh, ASN, RN]

Does Capella require job shadowing? I am trying to decide between WGU and Capella for my RN to BSN, I want to do it as quickly as possible.

[GoldenGirls1719]

I’m considering Capella now! Thank you!

[LvANrse80, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, LPN, RN, APRN, NP]

Hi, there is no shadowing required. 

[GoldenGirls1719]

I was looking at Capella's courses for RN to BSN Flexpath, and their final Capstone course NURS4900 states there is direct practicum hours in a patient, family or group setting. I am assuming this means they require clinical hours.

https://www.capella.edu/online-degrees/bachelors-RN-to-BSN-completion/ 

[LvANrse80, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, LPN, RN, APRN, NP]

The Capstone course requires that you interview a patient, friend or family member. To complete your capstone project. You will need to log a total of 9 hours that you spent interviewing, teaching and educating the person. If the person lives with you then there you have it LOL. 

[karileigh, ASN, RN]

I just spoke to the enrollment counselor and she said there are no "clinical hours or shadowing required' but there is a practicum/research project so I assume this is what you are referring to. Sounds very good to me!

[LvANrse80, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, LPN, RN, APRN, NP]

I chose an easy topic, such as Hypertension to focus on education with my patient. 

Yes, that’s correct.