How is an online RN to BSN program viewed by other universities?

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I am currently a nursing student and in 2016 I will graduate with my ADN. My plan is to get my BSN possibly online and then get my master's from a university in a different state. My question is, is the online RN-BSN looked down upon? Will it lower my chances of getting into a graduate program at a universitiy? If I had it my way, I would get my BSN on campus but there aren't any but online close to home. And I do not plan to leave until after my bachelors. Thanks.

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Specializes in ICU / PCU / Telemetry / Oncology.

My opinion: your best bet is to get your BSN from a school that has both online and live classroom options, as schools that have this choice are usually accredited and reputable. I would never consider getting my BSN from an exclusively online school (Univ of Phoenix, Kaplan, Etc.). I have my BSN already, but in the case of MSN, live program for me!!

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

I would also recommend choosing a school that has both on-campus classes as well as an online program. Choose an established, not-for-profit university with graduate program, a long history, and a good reputation. That will give you a better chance of having your degree be respected and all of your academic work accepted as legitimate.

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Ok thankyou!

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I will be completing a BSN from chamberlain online. For MSN it will be in classroom

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There are plenty of State Universities that have online RN to BSN programs...University of Wisconsin,Arizizona State, and California State University Dominguez Hills are a few I can think of off the top of my head if you are that concerned about it stick with them - State University Credentials the safest bet for transfer though I'm sure there are many other for-profits that are just fine as well.

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

Well, my school is for profit (BSN), however, it was important to me to have a ground campus complete with dorms, etc.. It makes it more real IMO. If I decide to go for my MSN, it will probably be a ground campus if my work schedule allows.

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