Anyone out there attend a RN to BSN program?

Nursing Students ADN/BSN

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When obtaining my RN degree I decided to go to an ADN-RN program instead of a BSN program. Obviously, as most of all of us have heard, a lot of states are transferring over to a predominately BSN nurse population and I'd like to keep up with those competitive standards.

With that being said, is there anyone on here who has attended Nevada State College in Las Vegas to obtain their RN-BSN. I really want to use this school because classes are 8 weeks and it is all online. Not to mention, it is also local so I can actually be present at the graduation.

For anyone who has done their RN to BSN, was it difficult? I hear its A LOT of writing and gosh I am so over writing care plans and other papers.

I am giving myself only until the end of Summer and then I'm jumping right back into school.

Also, if you have done the RN to BSN program online was it doable to do full time if you're a full time nurse or should I start part time??'

Opinions needed, thanks a bunch!!

I felt like my RN to BSN was a joke. There were lots of papers and the occasional project. It was completely online and I did it in 15 months. Can't say I actually wrote a care plan during the program though, it was a lot more theory and perspective along with the community clinical focus.

Why did you think it was a joke?

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On 5/1/2018 at 12:54 AM, Alexx_xox said:

When obtaining my RN degree I decided to go to an ADN-RN program instead of a BSN program. Obviously, as most of all of us have heard, a lot of states are transferring over to a predominately BSN nurse population and I'd like to keep up with those competitive standards.

With that being said, is there anyone on here who has attended Nevada State College in Las Vegas to obtain their RN-BSN. I really want to use this school because classes are 8 weeks and it is all online. Not to mention, it is also local so I can actually be present at the graduation.

For anyone who has done their RN to BSN, was it difficult? I hear its A LOT of writing and gosh I am so over writing care plans and other papers.

I am giving myself only until the end of Summer and then I'm jumping right back into school.

Also, if you have done the RN to BSN program online was it doable to do full time if you're a full time nurse or should I start part time??'

Opinions needed, thanks a bunch!!

Hi.... Alexx

I wonder if you get in the NSC RN-BSN online. I would like to hear reviews of the program, how the school supports the student? a clinical hour? I am thinking to apply for full online RN-BSN at NSC, I live at California and mom of 2 small children. Will it be hard to do full time?

Any advice will be appreciated

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On 5/1/2018 at 12:54 AM, Alexx_xox said:

Also, if you have done the RN to BSN program online was it doable to do full time if you're a full time nurse or should I start part time??'

Opinions needed, thanks a bunch!!

Yes it is doable working full time in order to get tuition reimbursement but it maxed out at $6000 a year(a school year) so by Summer you could be at 0.Find a good private online program that has advisors working with you,a real luxury when your time is limited to help you easily troubleshoot problems,a financial advisor working with you.I had loans  to payback when done, I stopped doing OT to concentrate on school,but left me financially strapped...I love school but online school is another animal,and very hard,there is flexibility in attending class in your nightgown but no flexibility on assignments and class participation, they clock everything and can see your timeline.Also it is not 100% online,you had to go into community for some of the courses and do papers with patient history etc but if you are working you might be able to find a resource thru your employers community service.

Good luck best wishes

 

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