Know any reputable RN to BSN Online that can be completed in a little less than 12 mos?

schnookimz · Feb 22, 2015

Check out wgu. Completely online, accredited, and affordable. It will be less than 10k. I just finished there.

AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P · Feb 22, 2015

That all depends on what classes you already have done and how many you plan on taking on per a semester. Good luck.

Annie

Kit.Kat · Feb 23, 2015

That all depends on what classes you already have done
Annie

I have already graduated from an associate's in nursing program.

Check out wgu. Completely online, accredited, and affordable. It will be less than 10k. I just finished there.

And I've been reading threads about WGU from this nursing forum and I'm kinda iffy about the pass/fail grading system they have.

Are there other well known RN to BSN online programs that you know?

meanmaryjean, DNP, RN · Feb 23, 2015

I have already graduated from an associate's in nursing program.
And I've been reading threads about WGU from this nursing forum and I'm kinda iffy about the pass/fail grading system they have.
Are there other well known RN to BSN online programs that you know?

I just got into a doctoral program with a MSN from WGU's competency based program. I also hold a BSN from WGU. Nothing iffy about it.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Feb 23, 2015

I enrolled in WGU's RN-to-BSN program in May 2014 and will be done next month, so it took 10 months and only cost me $5,800.

However, since you are feeling uncomfortable about the competency-based grading, here is a list of reputable programs that are in the price range you desire.

1. Fort Hays State University RN-to-BSN: $186/credit

2. UT Arlington RN-to-BSN: $257/credit

3. Univ Louisiana @ Lafayette RN-to-BSN: $293/credit

4. Ohio University RN-to-BSN: $243/credit

5. Grantham University RN-to-BSN: $265/credit

Kit.Kat · Feb 26, 2015

I enrolled in WGU's RN-to-BSN program in May 2014 and will be done next month, so it took 10 months and only cost me $5,800.
However, since you are feeling uncomfortable about the competency-based grading, here is a list of reputable programs that are in the price range you desire.
1. Fort Hays State University RN-to-BSN: $186/credit
2. UT Arlington RN-to-BSN: $257/credit
3. Univ Louisiana @ Lafayette RN-to-BSN: $293/credit
4. Ohio University RN-to-BSN: $243/credit
5. Grantham University RN-to-BSN: $265/credit

I am uncomfortable with the competency based grading, although it may be a great school. I really appreciate you for the list. :geek:

kodc · Feb 26, 2015

I am uncomfortable with the competency based grading, although it may be a great school. I really appreciate you for the list.

It's your business so don't feel the need to respond. This is not meant to be argumentative. I'm just trying to understand. The WGU program is a competency based, pass/fail program. All the other programs list are all "competency" based. If the coursework does not meet the criteria showing you are "competent" in the material you do not pass. Conversely, if you meet their standards it is shown either by a letter or number stating such.

This really is a question I would invite anyone to answer. From what I can gather, upon completion and graduation, if you're looking to go on to a graduate program your transcripts show a 3.0 gpa. Some grad programs may require more to be competitive. I guess that would be the only reason one would choose another program over this, all things being equal. If you're not looking in to a grad program, I don't see why being competent in any course and receiving the credentials would be an issue.

KO

ixchel · Feb 26, 2015

Forgive my ignorance on this, but don't all BSNs require all of the gen eds as well?

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Feb 26, 2015

Forgive my ignorance on this, but don't all BSNs require all of the gen eds as well?

Yes. I already had the vast majority of my general education courses completed by the time I applied to WGU's online BSN program last year. I was admitted to the program and allowed to complete the two remaining gen ed classes (statistics and biochemistry) alongside the upper division nursing coursework.

I was admitted with 34 credits to complete (28 nursing credits plus 6 gen ed credits). Some people are admitted with more than 50+ credits to complete, meaning they must complete all the gen ed classes.

ixchel · Feb 26, 2015

That's what I was thinking. OP, have you completed gen eds? If not, 12 months probably won't be possible regardless of where you go. Even if we take ADN pre-reqs out, you'll still have 40+ credits plus bridge program credits. If you have gotten those done, please disregard my untimely interjection. â˜ºï¸ Just want to make sure you're considering this when you're looking at program lengths.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Feb 26, 2015

That's what I was thinking. OP, have you completed gen eds? If not, 12 months probably won't be possible regardless of where you go.

Many schools grant en bloc credit for possessing the RN license, facilitating timely completion of the RN-to-BSN program. WGU grants 50 credits for having an active RN license, bringing all applicants closer to the 120 credits needed to graduate.

In addition, Colorado has an articulation agreement that allows online schools with a physical location in that state to grant 40 credits to candidates who possess active RN licensure. Therefore, Colorado-based schools (UC Denver, Colorado State, American Sentinel, Colorado Technical) are an option for someone who wants to complete an online BSN within 12 months.