Acceptance of online BSN (from ADN) degree by employers...

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the thread dealing w/online adn to bsn degree really peaks my interest. i do very well in self paced courses; took everyone that was available to get out of classroom time for my nursing pre-reqs! :chuckle

the one thing i wonder is how do employers look upon if your degree is an online degree??? i suppose i am troubled they would look at it as less worthy than an "in classroom hours" one????

Specializes in Nursing Education.

You raise an interesting question. The RN to BSN completion program is designed to teach community and family health as well as advanced thinking in relationship to the application of research into clinical practice. The program is not designed to teach basic nursing skills (for the RN completion only) and as such, requires minimal clinical expereinces. I know for my program, we have 3 clinical courses. Each of these courses are designed to have the student integrate nursing research theory into their clinical rotation.

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I think the most important thing here is that it's a person w/ an ADN progressing to a BSN. Hopefully, this nurse is already working and has her nursing license plus much experience working as a nurse. The BSN transition would not involve having to take state boards so I think nationally recognized, accredited programs would be OK.

Yes, I am an ADN w/10+ years of experience :)

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Specializes in ICU/Cosmetic Sx/Lasers/Education/School/.

I just talked to Jacksonville University this morning about there RN-BSN online program. I have talked with University of Pheonix and Univeristy Of Maryland as well. I reside in Maryland and have 137 credits, two associate degrees. I want to go with University of Maryland's online program, but they want me to take one other class and that will hold me up because the class does not start until Jan 2005. Could you tell me how the online program works at Jacksonville, how do you like and would you recommend it? Is it accredited with the NLNAC?

Thanks for your help!

Evelyn:p

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Specializes in Neurology, Neurosurgerical & Trauma ICU.

Evelyn...check into other schools. I am attending WVUs RN to BSN program and it is all online. WVU has a VERY good nursing school and is well known for it's health science degrees.

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Specializes in ICU/Cosmetic Sx/Lasers/Education/School/.
Evelyn...check into other schools. I am attending WVUs RN to BSN program and it is all online. WVU has a VERY good nursing school and is well known for it's health science degrees.

Thanks,

I will check it out right now!

Evelyn

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Two state universities in my area have launched ADN-BSN online programs. The head of my ADN program actually runs one of them for CC grads. Most of it's online, but they also meet on Saturdays.

I can't speak for employers or transfer credits, but it does seem like these ADN-BSN online programs are becoming more common.

:coollook:

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Specializes in tele, stepdown/PCU, med/surg.

The online programs like Jacksonville and UoP sound really great but the cost seems prohibitive. I plan on a lot of graduate education so I really don't want to have huge loans out already just for the RN-BSN program. I know there's financial aid but I'm never sure they're gonna give me anything :).

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The employer is far more interested in whether or not you have a license. So, if your degree qualifies you to sit for NCLEX, the degree is good enough.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.
The online programs like Jacksonville and UoP sound really great but the cost seems prohibitive. I plan on a lot of graduate education so I really don't want to have huge loans out already just for the RN-BSN program. I know there's financial aid but I'm never sure they're gonna give me anything :).

I'm quite fortunate to be going to a local community college that has RN to BSN online. Very cheap. You might want to check colleges in your area. Also where I work we get up to $2,000 a year tuition reimbursement.

Good luck!

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Even NLN accreditation is not an absolute necessity. Many very good graduate programs (Duke, Georgetown, Columbia) require either NLN or regional accreditation for the BSN program and they don't give a flying flip whether it was "in classroom" or online - They care about what kind of GPA you had.

Most online RN-to-BSN programs do not have a designation of "online" on the degree anyway. Even if they did, it has not been my experience that anyone cares. These programs are designed for people who are already nurses, so there's really no reason to differentiate online from traditional classes. If anything, I've seen a trend toward MORE respect for the online RN-to-BSN because it shows determination and self-discipline.

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Specializes in ICU/Cosmetic Sx/Lasers/Education/School/.

Can you tell me about your experience at UoP. I have been talking with an advisor there about applying. I just want to make sure I make the right decision. I have checked with , Jacksonville, and UMBC. Can you tell me how the program works for you, how the classes are run, how you are tested...and anything else you think would be of interest.

I look forward to your reply.

Evelyn

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Hi Evelyn - I did the UofP online BSN completion and graduated in May 04 and am now in the MSN program. It takes some degree of discipline to sit at the computer but if you take one class at a time you can expect to devote about 1-3 hours a day depending on what is due. I did double classes and completed the courses in 18 months but I have no small children and my poor husband is used to being neglected. If I can help with anything else, pm me. Take care and good luck...judi

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