Not bad ... Chamberlain RN-BSN update!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

So my admissions advisor succeeded in getting me the maximum credits for my general ed. classes. She's awesome! They accepted my statistics, which meant they waived the algebra requirement. They also accepted my AP English credits and my Honors Comp credits to fulfill all English requirements. So, just as I wanted, I don't have to repeat any courses! I do have to take Econ (blech) and an upper-level Soc class (diversity in the professions) in addition to the nursing classes (7 courses/24 credits). I also have to find a 2-credit class to go with all that because they require students to take at least 32 credits with them to earn the BSN, but there is apparently a 2-credit computer class I can take to cover that.

I also did a cost comparison spreadsheet (yes, another spreadsheet, stop laughing at me!) and it turns out that the RN-BSN programs I'm interested in would be nearly the same price, in the end. The other schools would require more classes at a reduced per-credit-hour rate, so it all shakes out to about the same cost for an RN-BSN.

So it looks like Chamberlain is the winner! :D I'm really excited!!

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Specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.

Congradulations on finding the right college. party0010.gif party0010.gif party0010.gif party0010.gif WooHoo!!!! So when do you start? I'm really happy for you.:D

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

alrightly girly when do you start....

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

The end of October. And before you say, "I told you so, where is that 5 or 6 months off..." :D ... the reason I want to start in 2008 is so that I can use up my annual allotment of education $$$ from work before the start of the new year in January; otherwise I'd lose the entire $3K for 2008. I paid for CPNE in 2007, and that was the last expense my employer covered. So I still have $3K just sitting there, waiting to be used; my employer pays up-front, before courses start.

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Specializes in Med/Surge, Private Duty Peds.

:yeah::yeah:no doubt you will kick butt in this too!!

:typing aka lunah and her never ending research!:D

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Specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.

So are you starting off part-time or full-time?:bow: And are you gonna go on for MSN?

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

One course at a time, and I'm just sticking with a BSN for now. :D

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Specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.

good luck! by the way, i love the " for now " part. :D you'll do fine.*wine

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Specializes in Hospice,LTC,Pacu,Regulatory,Operating room.

so proud end excited for you lunah....

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Specializes in Med surg and Psych.

Congrats and good luck! Traci

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Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.

Congrats Lunah. The classes you are being required to take, are classes that most BSN programs require anyway. I'm glad they accepted your credits!

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I am so excited for you Spreadsheet Geek:bow:. I can't wait to be the one having to choose a BSN program. ahhhhhh

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