Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

Updated:   Published

I'm thinking of getting my BSN online through Kaplan University but I have to make a fast decision since they start Nov. 10. I have spoken with one of their advisers, the program seems costly 375 dollars per one credit... I'm looking for opinions (the program will last 2 years (full time) thanks.

P.s. I'm looking for an online program since I work home health care.

Staff Update

If interested in what others have to say about Kaplan University please take a look at our Kaplan University | Peer Reviews.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I didn't know you could do that....I thought Kaplan was just things like medical/dental assistant and things like plumber and electrician.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Do a little searching here...it has terrible reviews.

Have you considered other RN to BSN programs? There are several state universities that offer such a program for half the cost per credit hour that Kaplan does. As far as prereqs go, Edukan offers online classes from Kansas community colleges. Very reputable, very cost effective.

I'm doing my RN-BSN through Fort Hays State University. Fort Hays State University

It's okay. There isn't really a time limit, I can take as long as I want. And it's $170/credit hour.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

College is getting way too expensive no matter where you go! I recommend that you have the hospital pay for your schooling. It's not really worth adding more debt for a BSN when it's not going to give you anymore advantage than where you already are. Every semester you borrow, that is going to be a 50 dollar a month tab. So 4 more semesters will be adding a minimum of 200 dollars a month school loan payment for like the next 10 or so years. Add that on to your already accumulated debt, and take into fact that getting a BSN really does nothing for RNs...is it really worth you having to add more burdens to your financial load? I really really urge you to wait, and have your work place pay or reimburse you. That's just my humble opinion and experience. :)

-David

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Getting your BSN is becoming a necessity. If you live in Philadelphia, you cannot even get a job in a hospital without a BSN.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Thanks guys for the responses Bluegrass your college seems like a good investment!!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in LTC, SICU,RNICU.

Is Kaplan even accredited?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I know people have had luck with Kaplan, however I would exercise caution with them to anyone.

They've had many complaints with the BBB, including one my fiance submitted. After getting him all excited about how they would help him (and while he ignored me when I told him he better run far and fast from them), they withheld his student loan money from him. The portion that was due to come back him after paying tuition and books. First, they were missing paperwork so we filled it out AGAIN and faxed it back over. Then it was "oh, you're ok, your check will be mailed in a week". Then it was the same paperwork was not received AGAIN. Then it was "oh wait, there it is. Yes we'll get your check mailed out".

It went back and forth for several weeks. Then they claimed they mailed it out.......it never came. Two weeks later, he called them again and wanted to know what happened to the check. They withheld it again.....can you guess for what?? The piece of paper that I had faxed them numerous times was now mysteriously missing.

Then on top of this, his advisor enrolled him in this porfolio class that was supposed to get him out of having to take several core classes. He told her he'd have to think about it after she asked him if he wanted to do this because this class was extra $$ to the tune of several hundred dollars. But she signed him up anyway and expected him to follow through with it. After a semester and a half of dealing with their crap, he withdrew and canceled his loans. The first time he called to withdraw, they told him that he would still have to pay the entire program fees and he would be billed for $30,000. After contacting BBB, they now deny saying that.

And his classes- one class was 5 credit hours and they only met for an hour. And the content,homework, exams didn't even amount to 5 hours.

To top it off, even after he withdrew and his loans were canceled, Kaplan still tried to collect on them.

I'm one that some complaints are expected. BUsiness can't make everyone happy after all...buuuuuuut with the amount of complaints against them, then that says something to me. Before you spend a dime with them, check into other options. It's too much money to waste on something that might not be credible.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I'm sorry, but this topic has really upset me. Why are people trying to do BSN work ONLINE?! Yes, I myself take online classes, but they are World Music and Personal Health, NOT nursing courses! Learning nursing techniques online is the equivalent of learning how to tattoo online--just a bad bad idea. I understand you work home health care, but there have been many before you and many after you that will earn their education in a school, hands-on. I'm sorry, but no matter how well you do in an online course is not a suitable evaluation of how you will do as a nurse, hands-on, in the thick of things.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Wound Care, LTC, Sub-Acute, Vents.
i'm sorry, but this topic has really upset me. why are people trying to do bsn work online?! yes, i myself take online classes, but they are world music and personal health, not nursing courses! learning nursing techniques online is the equivalent of learning how to tattoo online--just a bad bad idea. i understand you work home health care, but there have been many before you and many after you that will earn their education in a school, hands-on. i'm sorry, but no matter how well you do in an online course is not a suitable evaluation of how you will do as a nurse, hands-on, in the thick of things.

deleted

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Wound Care, LTC, Sub-Acute, Vents.
i'm thinking of getting my bsn online through kaplan university but i have to make a fast decision since they start nov.10.i have spoken with one of their advisers,the program seems costly 375 dollars per one credit..i'm looking for an opinions (the program will last 2 years (full time) thanks.

ps.i'm looking for an online program since i work home health care.

please make sure you research other online rn-bsn programs as well. i am torn between excelsior college (nlnac accredited) vs western governors university (ccne accredited). now i even added more options as i am now considering Slippery Rock University because it is also nlnac accredited and also university of texas arlington (ccne accredited).

sigh....i am so undecided. i hope you find a program that suits you.

good luck,

angel, rn

Up Vote Up Vote ×
I'm sorry, but this topic has really upset me. Why are people trying to do BSN work ONLINE?! Yes, I myself take online classes, but they are World Music and Personal Health, NOT nursing courses! Learning nursing techniques online is the equivalent of learning how to tattoo online--just a bad bad idea. I understand you work home health care, but there have been many before you and many after you that will earn their education in a school, hands-on. I'm sorry, but no matter how well you do in an online course is not a suitable evaluation of how you will do as a nurse, hands-on, in the thick of things.

You do realize that RN to BSN programs are educating NURSES to advance them to their BSN? I've been a nurse for 10 years. I've completed the state board's clinical and educational requirements for an RN. If you think there is ANY hands on learning that occurs in the BSN portion of a nursing program, you are sorely mistaken. It's topics that were touched on in the associate's program that are now stretched into a semester-long course: theory, public health, research, ethics, management, theory, theory, and more theory.

I'm sorry, but a BSN education beyond an ASN does not require any sort of brick and mortar classroom experience. Anymore, you almost cannot find a school that actually has a brick and mortar RN to BSN program--even the ones that say they do have most of their classes online.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion