Any SNHU grads/students?

[ThatChickOmi, ADN, RN]

Hey everyone,

So I'm in the process of applying to SNHU's RN-BSN program...for those of you who graduated already or is well into the program could you tell me about your experience? Pros? Cons? My best friend is a nurse and has a bunch of colleagues that speak highly of SNHU and another friend of mine said his sister is finishing up soon and has nothing bad to say....but I'd like to hear more (recent) opinions.

I'm a brand new ADN grad, just graduated last week and I am scrambling around trying to figure out which program is best for me. Chamberlain sounds good but it's just way out of my budget, I am trying to get my BSN without a massive debt, something I can either pay as I go, or pay off relatively quickly. I have not gotten my license yet (still waiting on the ATT so I can schedule my NCLEX exam) so I can't do WGU and other programs (SNHU allows new grads up to 3 months after term start to get their RN license). I have a job interview on Monday too, so I am trying to get this moving along as quickly as possible.

Thank you, kindly.

[Monkey Nurse, ASN, RN]

I started my RN BsN with them. I only had a few courses with them so take this for what its worth!

I moved states after my first quarter so I couldn’t continue or I would have. I’ve done online classes with ASU and ITT and now Purdue Global (Kaplan). SNHU I felt had the best platform. The classes I took were challenging but in a good way. I had a doctorate level professors. Everyone I dealt with was approachable and responsive from registration to my professors

Thats allI know unfortunately! But its a little something at least. :)

[Betsy87]

I am currently in the program, on my 4th and 5th class. The program is challenging in a good way as the previous poster mentioned. I feel like I am actually getting something out of attaining my BSN, not just a piece of paper that is required by many employers. I have friends who went to various other schools or are in other schools, all online, and say they are not learning anything and that all the professors grade on is compliance of using APA format. Although, APA formatting is required for all nursing programs, this program seems to really emphasize quality content and allowing you to learn and enhance your knowledge foundation to make you a better nurse. I haven't taken any other BSN level classes at another institution, but I have taken online classes through various institutions for other classes and SNHU does have a very user friendly format and clear expectations.

[777RN, BSN, RN]

Hello, ThatChickOmi!

Why not wait a couple of months until you pass the NCLEX-RN before enrolling in an RN-BSN program? That way, you will have all options open to you. A few months will fly by. For what it is worth, I did the WGU RN-BSN and found it to be a very good program. I had a previous bachelor's and master's from other institutions.

Also, for what it's worth, I would avoid Chamberlain and other for-profit institutions. They are generally overly pricey and many are not looked upon favorably by other institutions, should you decide to continue your education.

Best wishes!

[ThatChickOmi, ADN, RN]

The timing is mostly because I already have a job lined up and I need to get this done ASAP. WGU it doesn't look like I can apply until I'm actually licensed and employed...but my future place of employment (Already recently accepted job offer) won't let you start unless you're actively enrolled in a program. I just went ahead and applied, SNHU will take me now under the condition that I pass the NCLEX within 60 days (I think?) I decided to start next term instead of July term.

I took my NCLEX Monday so I'll know later in the morning today whether I passed or not. ?

[ThatChickOmi, ADN, RN]

But the application process with SNHU thus far has been great and they explained everything to me, and my admissions counselor is very responsive to emails and answered every single one of my ridiculous questions, so they get points for that.