I am currently a nursing student in CT, and I am confused about how I will able to get my BSN after I graduate from my current RN program. I have questions/concerns like:
-Can I get my BSN in an online program based in any state? Even if it's not in the state where I am licensed as a RN (I'm Planning to stay in CT)?
-Any school recommendations from those who have already, or are currently going through the RN to BSN process at an exclusively online school?
-Do employers care that you got your BSN online?
-Are there any low priced schools that are both good and exclusively online?
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Western Governors university. Online and if you do it soon out of school you may get a grant. 4000 each semester and I did it in 2. 3 is more common. I only paid 1500$ my first 15 units. A semester is 6 months long. One class at a time.
Unless they raised tuition in the last 6 months, it's $3250/semester.
I am doing Western Governors University online RN-MSN. They have BSN as well. There are a lot of pros like cost and ability to accelerate courses in your term. WGU is inexpensive- they charge a flat rate per term and you can add classes without extra cost. You'll really need to look at the website for details.
I really love their program so far (started in May2015). I tried a course at COSC (online but in CT) and really did not like their program, their internet platform, the required message boards, etc.
Another program you may like is WestConn's RN-BSN program but that one is not online (although a few courses may be). I took a few of their classes years ago and they were a very good program. I didn't finish however due to FT work, children, family commitments, etc.
I'm now looking at the date you originally posted this and figuring you've already gotten started somewhere on your BSN. I would love to hear an update!!
klone, MSN, RN
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Unless they raised tuition in the last 6 months, it's $3250/semester.