I thought this might be the most appropriate place for my questions due to my goal of applying to CRNA schools after working in an ICU for a year or two after graduation from a BSN program.
I'm moving unexpectedly from Seattle to Houston and have missed most of the BSN program deadlines in the Houston area; so I'm considering enrolling in an all online BSN program. The degree is from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and the courses are entirely online and self-paced with clincals taking place at Houston area hospitals.
In your opinion, will having a degree from an exclusivly online BSN program put me at a disadvantage to other applicants when applying to CRNA schools?
Will I be lacking in areas a traditional BSN program would have better prepared me?
Will graduating from an online program make me a less desirable new grad candidate for ICU residency programs that are competitive?
If possible, I would also like to know why you hold the opinion you do.
I have previous experience in health care (I'm a CNA and an EMT) and am confident I have the discipline to do well in an self-structured program, I just want to make sure I am making the best decision. Although ideally, I do not want to wait an additional year before applying to BSN programs, I hate to waste my time getting a degree that is only going to be a disadvantage when pursuing my ultimate career goal.
Thanks in advance for all of your thoughts and opinions, I know some of the questions are largely unanswerable, but any insight is greatly appreciated!!! :)
I actually feel I learned more from the online course. Having to write about what I read helped me to retain more from each chapter. I would recomend it over the traditional classroom setting. Some people that I have talked with are concerned about not being disciplined enough to do the reading/homework without someone to provide guidance. It's whatever works best for you. My friend is going to NP school and 50% of his class through Blackboard (an online forum some schools use). I don't know about CRNA school, but it looks like a lot of material in Master degree programs will be online even if it is considered a traditional program. From previos treads, it seems that the CRNA programs have a lot of hands on training, which is a good thing as far as I am concerned. Good luck.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, good luck on your studies! :)
I really appreciate everyone's willingness to contribute their thoughts and opinions! Any other insight out there?
This topic greatly interests me, as I'm currently in an ADN program and plan to pursue my BSN online while working and then LATER go on to CRNA school.
I think that learning style may have an impact on your success in an online program. Personally, I get a lot out of my lectures. It helps me quite a bit as far as comprehension goes, even though one of my lecturers basically reads off the supplements. For some reason, it makes a difference. However, I have taken several courses online with no trouble at all. So it depends on many factors.
I have enjoyed reading this thread and look forward to more responses. :)
Carissa
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Thanks so much for sharing your experience, good luck on your studies! :)
I really appreciate everyone's willingness to contribute their thoughts and opinions! Any other insight out there?