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Best Online Programs under $25k

I have been trying to conduct research on this topic and have found it to be very difficult, especially with a budget of under $25k. What RN-BSN online program did you attend? Was the program organized? Also was the all in total under $25k? Only info for online programs please. Thank you!

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    I'm doing Grand Canyon University since I don't need statistics mine is a total of $17k with stats it's about $18k all inclusive. Very doable and the support of the counselors, teachers and my cohorts is fabulous. Totally love it

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    Oh almost forgot it takes about 12-13 months and done

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    UTA, western Governors and Fort Hays are all well under $15000. If you complete WGU in two terms, it's around $7000

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    Fort Hays State Univ online BSN program: $186/credit

    UT Arlington online BSN program: $257/credit

    U of Louisiana @ Lafayette online BSN program: $293/credit

    Grantham University online BSN program: $265/credit

    BTW, I paid $5,800 total for my online BSN completion program at Western Governors. The drawback is the pass/fail grading which results in a 3.0 GPA, but I was willing to deal with that in order to save thousands.

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    Fort Hays State Univ online BSN program: $186/credit

    UT Arlington online BSN program: $257/credit

    U of Louisiana @ Lafayette online BSN program: $293/credit

    Grantham University online BSN program: $265/credit

    BTW, I paid $5,800 total for my online BSN completion program at Western Governors. The drawback is the pass/fail grading which results in a 3.0 GPA, but I was willing to deal with that in order to save thousands.

    thank you. I looked online and it seems like there are quite a few nursing classes to take and flat fee pricing per 6 months. if u really stack up on classes u can finish sooner n cheaper. Unfortunatly with work i know it would take me longer.

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    thank you. I looked online and it seems like there are quite a few nursing classes to take and flat fee pricing per 6 months. if u really stack up on classes u can finish sooner n cheaper. Unfortunatly with work i know it would take me longer.
    I work full-time nights (average of 42 hours weekly) and was able to finish in nine months. The assignments really aren't that time-consuming or challenging IMHO. Your mileage may vary.
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    I worked full time days (9-5, M-F) and did WGU in under four months. YMMV, but you aren't going to find a cheaper school if that's your main concern. My degree was $3400 or so. Obviously not everyone gets done in one term, but quite a few do it in two.

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    I completed it in 3 terms, doing it at the slowest pace the school allows, and it still cost me less than $11,000.

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    Another WGU, not finished yet but this is my final (3rd) term and it will be less than 9k. I received pell grant which offset the costs.

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    For everyone that completed wgu, where did you do your required community health clinical hours at? I know we are all from different areas but did you have the option to do it at your place of employment? Or did you have to find a mentor else where?

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    Also, how were you able to complete the hours and still be able to work?

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    For everyone that completed wgu, where did you do your required community health clinical hours at? I know we are all from different areas but did you have the option to do it at your place of employment? Or did you have to find a mentor else where?
    Unless you are in California, you do not need a mentor or preceptor to complete the community health practicum hours. You can drive around, do a windshield survey, and document that as part of your practicum. Other activities (interviews, cultural assessments, etc) count as part of your practicum hours.

    Also, how were you able to complete the hours and still be able to work?
    Like I said, California is the only state requiring a traditional practicum with a preceptor and logged hours. I did not need to submit a log. Your mileage may vary.
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