Hi all, I have been lurking in this section the past few days, and have learned alot. Never knew what a CPNE was till Monday. Anyway---I passed boards with my ASN Jan of 07. Fall of 09 I would like to begin an online ASN/BSN bridge program.
So here is a tid bit of what I think I have learned so far, University of Wyoming may be the cheapest, Excilisors is not a "diploma mill" but clinicals may be hard ---are there clinicals for the ASN to BSN program?? Weslyan University does not require statistics( is that really true--there web site was not very clear).
So for those of you who are pursing your online ASN to BSN program, could you give me some pros and cons of your school? Price--length of time to finish---amount of credits that transfer--difficulty/support?
I had orginally wanted my BSN so I have a boat load of BSN credits already--well from the school I graduated from anyways, I know every school is different, my graduating school no longer offers the bridge to BSN. They offer an ASN to MSN bridge, which is very desirable to those who want that degree. I have decided I do not.
Thanks so much, I hope to be hanging out in this section of all nurses here soon.
You don't have to have statistics. The price total is around 15,000 for the entire program--yes it is steep but online programs are always more expensive. The only real gripe I have is that it will take two years to complete--you only take one class at a time and each class lasts for typically 6 weeks. As far as paying for it, I am taking out student loans and I also get some tuition reimbursement from my employeer.
Specializes in Certified Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse.
I graduated from the Excelsior RN to BSN in June 2007. It was a terrific program. The counselors are very knowledgeable and helpful. You can choose to do your clinical teaching and assessment projects at one of their sites or do a video tape. I did the videos which were very challenging. It almost seems easier to go to their site. There is no easy way out I took several of their on line courses instead of tests. There courses are really good and I enjoyed the interaction on line with classmates. The courses gave me a connection with other nuirses going through the same program and more structure, but were still very flexible as far as timing. I am actually considering an Excelsior MSN.
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You don't have to have statistics. The price total is around 15,000 for the entire program--yes it is steep but online programs are always more expensive. The only real gripe I have is that it will take two years to complete--you only take one class at a time and each class lasts for typically 6 weeks. As far as paying for it, I am taking out student loans and I also get some tuition reimbursement from my employeer.