Grand Canyon RN-BSN

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Is there any updated information? I have been in heavy contact with them and am looking at taking their RN-BSN program. I work with a GCU grad and she has nothing but positive things to say, but I want more opinions. ?

Any pro's and cons? Thankfully the only class I'm missing is stats and that is offered in the actual BSN program. I'm a bit nervous as my algebra skills are way old. If anyone took this class, do you have any advice?

Tokmom, the exams I am able to take are VERY limited due to having credits from a previous course I've taken that matched closely to the exams. Some examples of the exams I can take are ; History related, Law enforcement related, Religion related, 1on Substance abuse, and That's about it ;(

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As you know I was to start on Monday. Well I had applied for a new position a few weeks ago. Thought it was a no go, until on Monday they expressed interest, wanted more references, etc. So I have things on hold because the job would be very intense. For some reason, I don't think I will get it despite the lag,the interest, etc... So as soon as I hear will start. In a holding pattern.

$$ would be better but I was looking forward to school as well.

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.
Tokmom, the exams I am able to take are VERY limited due to having credits from a previous course I've taken that matched closely to the exams. Some examples of the exams I can take are ; History related, Law enforcement related, Religion related, 1on Substance abuse, and That's about it ;(

substance abuse may be interesting. At least you could tie it to work

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The fact that my plans totally twisted around, still no answer is galling me. I was so excited and happy. But, more money, well yes that would help... so I hung in there. If no answer by Mon or Tues I will start school the following week.

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Specializes in UR/CM, Managed Care.

Just revelling in the fact that tomorrow will be my 6th Sunday in a row

with absolutely nothing due!

:dncgbby:

...don't mind me :singing: :cheeky:

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.

Nice isn't it, Prism? Boredom is wonderful!! HAHA!!

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Especially boredom must be nice if you have BSN after your title!! If I hear about the job by end of day Monday, I am calling my counselor and starting. I hate being in limbo.

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The kitten in front is those of you you are relishing your boredom. The one serious one in the rear is the rest of us, with a long row to hoe!

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.

Does anyone work where a BSN makes more money? My facility doesn't pay more, but I'm hoping to change that the next time we negotiate our contract. I'm on the team and three years ago, I brought it up to my co-workers who are on the team. They shot it down immediately, even though I had the ADN and all but another have a BSN. They said it would dissuade the facility from hiring BSN. :sarcastic:

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Specializes in ICU/ Surgery/ Nursing Education.

My facility had paid BSNs in the past an extra dollar an hour. Earlier this year they announced that they would no longer do this, but for those that received it up to this point will continue to enjoy it. All new BSNs from that point on will not get it. They said it was to cut costs to further promote their new "education" program.

My question was, "don't they promote further education by offering a pay incentive?" Now they will give 1000.00 dollars per year for education but you have to sign a 2 year work agreement for each disbursement. They don't understand that people wont take the 1000.00 because after they earn their BSN they leave for much more pay. At our facility there are very few BSNs.

So why do facilities not believe what we are told about improved patient safety and better outcomes when there is a higher proportion of BSNs? If this was true it would not dissuade the facility from hiring BSN. Seems like they would do everything to promote BSN. They want the BSN, just don't want to pay for them.

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Specializes in UR/CM, Managed Care.

I don't know what my coworkers make; there are 11 of us and we are threatened within an inch of our lives if we talk. I don't know how I feel about the more $ for more education in my arena (insurance nursing/utilization management). Most of my coworkers are ADN, a few BSN, and one MSN. We all do the exact same cookie-cutter job, so in my line of work I think it would irk me if I learned the BSNs/MSN made more bank for turning in the same exact work as the ADNs. If I were bedside, I think I would feel different.

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How discouraging.

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