There are threads here at allnurses.com on this subject but they all appear seriously outdated. It seems that a new thread would be useful.
I just took a new job and with one caveat: I must get a BSN within two years.
Now consider that I have a BS in Chemistry, and another BS in Safety Studies (both >3.4GPA) plus my ADN, and I hold specialized credentials in my sub-specialty so my perspective is that I really have enough BS in my life, but my hospital is considering magnet status and so, though I don't really think that I'll get a lot out of a RN>BSN it appears that I just may have to endure it.
This being said, I'm a great believer in you learn what you want to learn, therefore in my book any properly accredited college is likely good enough. I owe $28,000 in student loans already and I'm old enough to lie about my age, so taking out more student loans with a payoff date sometime in my eighties is not an appealing idea. Cheap is good and schools ought to be reducing costs due to the amazing nature of the internet.
Has anyone researched this? It seems that there must be many in the same boat that I'm in.
Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.
I just finished an online RN-BSN from one of the University of North Carolina system schools. I too have previous Bachelors. I did it in one calender year and cost less that $7500. I rented books that I was able to (I think I only had to buy one book). School has great program, a brick and mortar program and has a good reputation. Look at your state's school programs. I think they are a very well kept secret.
Definitely WGU is the cheapest. My BSN was under $3500 and I'm finishing up an MBA there that will also be under $3500. And it's regionally accredited, which Aspen is not (as earlier noted). Non profit and accredited and you can accelerate? sign me up! :)
I just started WGU May 1st and am taking A&P I, I am getting ready to take my OA, I have gone through all the material which is alot. I wanted to know if you could give me any help on how to simplify this process. I had asked Commuter about this course and she directed me to you, she said you took A&P through WGU.
I just started WGU May 1st and am taking A&P I, I am getting ready to take my OA, I have gone through all the material which is alot. I wanted to know if you could give me any help on how to simplify this process. I had asked Commuter about this course and she directed me to you, she said you took A&P through WGU.
I only took physiology (which is a web based performance assessment) and the anatomy lab. They gave me credit for my anatomy class, as I took it at a CC before I went to nursing school. I do hear it's not too bad tho.
Thank you for the information.Since this is my first course I am just trying to work my way through and figure out the best way to study this information.
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I just finished an online RN-BSN from one of the University of North Carolina system schools. I too have previous Bachelors. I did it in one calender year and cost less that $7500. I rented books that I was able to (I think I only had to buy one book). School has great program, a brick and mortar program and has a good reputation. Look at your state's school programs. I think they are a very well kept secret.