Published Dec 10, 2008
bklynborn
196 Posts
I am an RN considering a BSN. Does anyone know where theses courses are offered?
Thanks for the help.
I live in Bellingham, Washington.
JenRN30, BSN
289 Posts
Washington State University has an online RN to BSN program. There's not any universities very close to Bellingham, besides Western that doesn't have a nursing program.
nursej22, MSN, RN
4,431 Posts
UW-Bothell has an RN to BSN program. When I completed it 7 years ago it was set up so classes were on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I was able to complete it in 4 quarters by going full-time. I had several classmates from Whatcom and Island Counties, so carpooling was an option.
SPU has had a distance program for BSN and MN in the past where they taught classes in B'ham.
WSU had a distance program, not sure if it is still in existence.
The only other program that is somewhat close, that I know of, is Seattle University.
Good Luck!
Medic09, BSN, RN, EMT-P
441 Posts
SILLY idea here, but I like to think outside the box.
When I lived in Vancouver, BC (before 9/11) the drive to Bellingham was pretty quick. Straight down I-5. Is it feasible to commute north, cross the border, and go to school in Vancouver? If you only had to go, say, two days a week, that wouldn't be too bad. It is still closer than Seattle...
I know, crazy idea...
SILLY idea here, but I like to think outside the box.When I lived in Vancouver, BC (before 9/11) the drive to Bellingham was pretty quick. Straight down I-5. Is it feasible to commute north, cross the border, and go to school in Vancouver? If you only had to go, say, two days a week, that wouldn't be too bad. It is still closer than Seattle...I know, crazy idea...
No not crazy, but a little pricey. International tuition is quoted at >$600.00 per credit at UBC. Compare this to UWB at 5 credits for approx. $1100.
Commute to Bothell is about 90 minutes, to Vancouver, about the same depending on traffic and the border.
No not crazy, but a little pricey. International tuition is quoted at >$600.00 per credit at UBC. Compare this to UWB at 5 credits for approx. $1100. Commute to Bothell is about 90 minutes, to Vancouver, about the same depending on traffic and the border.
Actually, that's QUITE pricey. And I must misremember the drive. I seem to remember doing it in about an hour each time.
Okay, well it was a thought.
Sounds like an on-line BSN is the answer. Lots of folks do 'em. There isn't anything in the curriculum that really needs brick-and-mortar. Since you're already an RN, it is just bs courses (they're odious!) anyway.
But this way, you miss the chance to stop in Blaine for coffee...