Excelsior RN to BSN questions

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I did a search for information regarding my questions but really only found posts about their LVN to RN program.

I wanted to know what the time table is on the BSN degree. Is this something that can be done in under 1 year if not working and no kids? How many tests are there?

Is the program designed to provide you with a study guide, and you really pay to take the test? Thats my understanding so far.

What about clinicals? I realize they arent regular clinicals, but I believe you still need to do some community health and management rotations.

The California BRN doesnt honor the RN from EC, but has anyone heard anything about the BSN? I contacted them (CBRN) and have yet to hear back.

Thanks for any assistance you can provide.

Dave

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The BSN is NOT by exam. And I hated it and dropped out. They required a lot of videos for each class and I just didn't have the resources to do that.

There are no clinicals.

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Suesquatch RN,

Thanks for the reply. How is it structured? I'm really lost on this one.

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Well, are you already an RN? That's where to begin.

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Yes.

Is this one class at a time at your own pace? Can you start whenever you want?

I'm looking for a rather fast process, and I'm and able to put the time in. I just dont know what my expectations should be.

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If you already have the RN CA isn't a problem.

It is structured and goes in semesters.

It is just like a classroom except online. The difference from true online classes is that they will give you some project and you will have to video your performance, be it for a teaching session, focused assessment, etc. And I found it impossible to comply with what they wanted. I simply don't have access to clinical exam rooms or classrooms, etc.

It is NOT the examination process used for the LPN-to-RN program.

I am now doing Chamberlain. I started in Feb and will be done in Dec, although I had a lot of undergrad credits to fulfill the gen eds. It is twice the cost of Excelsior but much more managable and, I think, has superior instructors.

Do you want to do a clinical component? I know that ISU (Indiana State) is well regarded in CA.

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Thanks for all the info. I passed my boards in Feb and now it seems like every hospital is looking for BSN grads. So now I'm looking for the fastest way to get my BSN. I only have so many packages of Top Ramen left. :)

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Heh.

Yeah, it's getting competitive out there.

Look into Chamberlain or ISU. Excelsior was a biotch.

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Chamberlain looks interesting. You will have your BSN in only 10 months? Thats good.

I noticed on their site that its about $7000 per semester. $21000 for the program, roughly?

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It's around $600 a credit. It's going to run me closer to $18k, I think.

I really do like the school. There are a couple of things I don't but that's life, and I am overall quite pleased.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Yep ... 12-17 credits (I think) is a flat rate per semester, or it's $575/credit if you take less than 12 credits per semester. The flat rate is the best deal if you have the ability to take that many classes at a time! Each semester is two 8-week sessions.

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Lunah, they did away with the flat rate per my advisor. I got in the last term under it, which is why I am now carrying three classes instead of the planned two.

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