Best/Fastest/Cheapest online programs for BSN and MSN/NP?

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After my ADN, I would prefer to continue my education online as much as possible. I've been looking into BSN programs and am torn about the best option for me. I'm someone who does best when studying one or two subjects at a time at an accelerated rate. I LOVE summer school! Are there online BSN programs (that don't cost an arm and a leg) that function like that? I've looked into Western Governors University (WGU) but have been hesitant since they don't award credits in the traditional fashion and if I find that I don't like it there I would feel "stuck" because they make it pretty clear that many classes won't transfer.

Once I have my BSN I would like to complete my MSN/NP online (of course I know that clinicals will have to be in person) or in an "adult school." I wouldn't mind attending classes an evening or two a week or even all day on a weekend day, but I don't want to live my ADN-student life forever. Any suggestions for these programs? I'm a few years away from attending one, but I'd like to start some preliminary research as time permits so that I'm not performing a hurried search.

Thanks, y'all!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

May want to check these forums out

Post Graduate Nursing Student Forum: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD - Nursing for Nurses

Distance Learning for Nursing - Nursing for Nurses

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Wow! Thanks for the links! I did a search and read a bunch on BSN programs but had a hard time finding any talk of "block" programs that weren't private for-profit schools. I'll take a look through those threads.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Sometimes if you are struggling to find something try the site map and look at what forums are available

allnurses: A Nursing Community for Nurses

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That's super helpful! Thanks!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

You are welcome and best of luck

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