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Help once again finding a RN-BSN or MSN program

Hi-I feel like I have asked this question a few times and am still trying to find the best fit for me...

I am a second career RN. I have an RN, BA in Psychology and MSEd. I have been working as a nurse for about 3 years now but need to start thinking about a return to school. Ultimately I think I am going to get a CSN but realize that having the BSN is probably what I need to do first or I may never do it. I have found CSN programs that would take my previous degrees in lieu of the BSN. Down the line I would also like to branch out into nurse education so again feel like I should have that advanced nursing degree.

I am looking for advice on programs. I am looking for an online program that isn't too costly and that may not require too many credits. (I know I am asking for a lot!) I have looked at WGU and am fearful that there hefty tuition costs would not be beneficial to me in that I am not sure how many classes I could complete in a semester and that is a draw to some for their program.

Any other programs you recommend?

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    WGU really doesn't have hefty tuition costs. Most people have to complete 35-45 credits. If you only complete the minimum number of credits per term (12), you will still easily be able to complete the program in 3 terms (18 months) which equals around $10,000. If you can complete it in 2 terms (something that one can easily do as long as they set aside regular times each week to work on school), it's only $7000.

    I don't know what a CSN is.

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    CSN is certified school nurse. I don't think I can handle that many credits and working at once. I will be going slower so the program seems too intense. Perhaps I will re-investigate but when I did previously it didn't seem like the best fit.

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    Intense is definitely not an adjective I would use to describe WGU's program. Seriously, even working fulltime, you can easily complete a class every 3-4 weeks.

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    Chamberlain has a BSN to MSN, a friend of mines is completing this program and I know others who completed as well and now pursuing or have pursed and finished nurse practitioner, what a accomplishment, the school is expensive, but they were able to get financial aid...

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    I still need to get the BSN first...

    I guess my hang up is that I am going to feel too much pressure if I can't do the courses that quickly. Working 2 jobs and being a mom has me nervous that I won't be able to keep up with that consistent pace.

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