Anyone recommend a university to go for RN-BSN?

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So I just graduated the ADN program and I'm taking the NCLEX soon.

I am confused as to where I should advance my degree. I am looking at 2 states right now: Florida and Texas. Anyone can recommend a university with ADN-BSN program?

I know I can do the research by myself, but I'm so overwhelmed right now with excitement, and the nerves with anticipating for the NCLEX.

I just dont know... I'm all over the place right now.

my gpa is barely 3.0 ... can that even get me anywhere anyways?

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

Are you looking for an online program? I've heard good things about University of Texas, Arlington.

I did my RN-BSN at Western Governors University.

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I cant do online classes... I dont think I am able to commit to onlne learning. I feel better in an interactive classroom.

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

If you are not going to do online, get a job first, if you can and then look where you are. You should try one course online. I loved the transition to online. Then you are not limited by geography

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Specializes in Nurse Scientist-Research.

Agree with the previous poster. You need to figure out where you will be living first. Both Florida and Texas are large States. With your need (which I respect) for in-person classes, you will need to be relatively close to your college/university.

Overall, I'd say your chances at employment as a new grad are going to be better in Texas than Florida, but any region with a college/university offering nursing courses is going to be more saturated as a consequence.

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Specializes in cardiac diagnostics.

I didn't think I could do the online classes either because I require structure and self paced programs generally have what I needed. However, many of the online programs require much interaction and timed assignments. This helped to keep me focused on the goal rather just saying do it at will. I will graduate with my BSN from Lamar University in Beaumont Texas in May. Pricing is comparable to other universities. I chose this program, though, because it is close to home and I could utilize the schools resources if needed. However, I have found that many resources are available online and it is easy to navigate. All instructors are not the same with their forum setup but I find respond quickly to questions which I think is important.

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