Inexpensive online rn to bsn

squirrel12 · Apr 9, 2015

Hi Margaret,

I don't know if it inexpensive enough but University Louisiana Lafayette is $9500 or $313 a unit for 30 nursing units (9 classes). It is set up to finish in about a year or about 6 7-week sections. I am only on my third section but each class has been well explained and the course calendar is clear to what is due when. It is 100% online. P.S. I am about to turn 40 and think I will be very content to "just" get my BSN!

Squirrel

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Apr 9, 2015

Eastern New Mexico Univ online RN-to-BSN: $202/credit

Fort Hays State Univ online RN-to-BSN: $186/credit

Grantham University online RN-to-BSN: $265/credit

Lamar University online RN-to-BSN: $283/credit

Ohio University online RN-to-BSN: $243/credit

Univ of Texas at Arlington online BSN: $257/credit

aywl · Apr 9, 2015

I will mark it for my future, thanks

Eastern New Mexico Univ online RN-to-BSN: $202/credit
Fort Hays State Univ online RN-to-BSN: $186/credit
Grantham University online RN-to-BSN: $265/credit
Lamar University online RN-to-BSN: $283/credit
Ohio University online RN-to-BSN: $243/credit
Univ of Texas at Arlington online BSN: $257/credit

smarge117, ASN, BSN, RN · Apr 15, 2015

Thank you TheCommuter so much for the information. There is so much to look at out there it can be a little overwhelming.

I feel you Squirrel, if I were 26 it would be a no brainer, but I came into nursing when I was 40 for a career change. Nursing school was hard enough the first time around (and it's my 3rd degree), so the last thing I've wanted to do was go back to school. But I'm feeling the need to get at least a BSN to widen my options. And is it awful that part of me would rather re-model the bathroom with that money?

thank you again for the information and feedback!

margaret

viperblue72 · Apr 25, 2015

Western Governors University is competency based, therefore self paced, and flat rate tuition of about 3500 per 6 months for as many credits as you can complete. I've completed 39 credits in 55 days.

ae1021 · May 6, 2015

Hello viperblue72, WOW!!!! you completed 39 credits in 55 days??? Thats incredible. how are you liking the Westerns Governors school so far? Have you finished? Is the course work fairly difficult? Im thinking of going to this school once I graduate with my RN degree.

GigiNewb · May 12, 2015

Currently in the RN-BSN program at WGU. Any tips on how to complete in 1 term? Congrats!

ae1021 · May 12, 2015

Hello GigiNewb,

how are you liking the RN-BSN program so far?

GigiNewb · May 12, 2015

Hi,

So far I am liking it. I have ramped up my momentum in the past few weeks, so hoping to get through stats, chemistry and humanities over the next couple of months. We'll see. The best part is that all the classes are self-paced.

Where are you at in the program?

ae1021 · May 12, 2015

So far GigiNewb Im just checking out potential RN-BSN programs that I could enroll into once I have completed my ADN program. So far I hear great reviews about WGU and Sonoma State RN-BSN program. Im glad to hear that you are so far liking your program, and knowing that its self paced classes makes a big difference. Good luck to you! :up:

viperblue72 · May 18, 2015

I loved it. It's thorough and you learn a lot. Some of it is tough. I can pm I you have specific Questions. Here is a reply I sent one person and there is a lot of information I posted on another topic too.

Each class is a bit different but your mentor may provide extra guidance or help through extra docs or docs that are no longer available publicly-mine did this for some. For instance, while biochem can be a bit complicated, they jut took down the most helpful videos, so my mentor save them for future students. Do the reading. My best suggestions were in the post, but each class has different approaches and once you know some of your first classes, I can maybe give you a bit more advice. If you have access to two monitors that can be a huge help. I didn't but wished I did. Microsoft one note is great for copy/paste note taking on the fly. Use a speedtest to check your wireless speed as some things are slow to download or upload but might be quicker through an Ethernet connection. Just can save time to have that ready ahead of time if applicable. If you have the classes with labs, order them before you start ANY class. Also do the asynchronous cohorts, better than waiting on "class" discussions.