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Looking for a fully online BSN program in Texas

Hi,

I've been looking for a fully online BSN program- I live in Texas. I applied for Texas A & M Corpus Christi as they have an 100 % online program , but the length of time it would've taken me to complete the pre reqs would've made it a 4 year program instead of 15 mths ( I am a xfer student with about 70 credits, not currently an ADN or working in the medical field,), so I looked into WGU but ( Imay have misunderstood this) I thought the clinicals started right away which would not really fly at my current job. So I applied to Ut Arlington I too got a dismissive response when trying to get my transcripts evaluated- that said with the preques- they have me grauduating in 2020. I'm 39 so I just don't feel like I have that kind of time & the preques are generally not available online. I need some guidance here, before another semester goes by & I sit here in limbo..

Thank you,

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    If you are doing RN to BSN program at WGU there are no clinicals required. And it's fully online. Hope it helps.

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    Welcome to Allnurses.com!

    I am also in Texas. If you are looking to obtain RN licensure in the shortest amount of time, the private-for-profit route (ITT Tech, West Coast Univ, Concorde, Chamberlain, Fortis) is your best bet, although you'll be in staggering debt for many years to come. Also, degrees from these types of schools tend to be stigmatized in the employment market.

    The other quick route entails completing a 12-month LVN program, and when you graduate, immediately enroll in an LVN-to-ASN or LVN-to-BSN completion program.

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    If you are doing RN to BSN program at WGU there are no clinicals required. And it's fully online. Hope it helps.
    The OP is not yet a nurse, but seeks a fully online prelicensure nursing program when none exist. At the most, the best he/she will be able to find are hybrid programs that blend online theory coursework with hands-on clinical practicum.
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    Thank you both, for most of the programs I've looked into I am short about 6-8 preques depending on the school, the issue becomes getting those classes online as our schedule at home is pretty rigid. As for as the LVN programs do you have any recommendations for any schools? I had considered finishing my Bachelors & then doing a fast track program, but don't want to spend my money getting a generic degree , when what I want to do is be a nurse. Again thank you for your input, I am feeling so lost with this.

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    Sorry I misunderstood the question. In this case OP is on the right track. You can't go wrong with Texas A&M or Arlington program. I also live in Texas. But I've been a nurse for over 25 years and can't really give advice on what is relevant now. Good luck to the OP on the search.

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    Last I checked TAMUCC isn't 100% online & will still have clinicals. Any program will have face to face clinicals.

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    As for as the LVN programs do you have any recommendations for any schools?
    The private programs, although very expensive, will admit you without having completed any prerequisite coursework. In essence, you pay for the convenience.

    I had considered finishing my Bachelors & then doing a fast track program, but don't want to spend my money getting a generic degree , when what I want to do is be a nurse.
    Thomas Edison State College (tesc.edu) is the only college in the US that allows a person to transfer in 120 credits without a residency requirement, and for a transcription fee, they will confer a baccalaureate degree. TESC also accepts cheap 'test-out' transfer credits earned by passing CLEP tests, DSST exams, ECEs (Excelsior College Exams), and TECEPs.
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    I actual welcome the clinicals, but the way they were presented to me when I last inquired at WGU, it would've conflicted significantly with my current job, because they only partnered with one hospital in Dallas so far. It could've changed since then...

    The A& m progam actually partners with a lot more hospitals, my issue was that I couldn't take the prereqs online there & local colleges like TCC students with more credits there get first dibs on the online classes & they don't allow you to take them at VCT even if they sections are all filled...

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