Best online RN to BSN program....CHEAP?

[TonyaM73]

I have been a RN for about 1 1/2 years now and am starting to look towards going back and getting my BSN. I need something online since I work full time and have children, but also something that is inexpensive. What has been your experience with getting your

BSN online? Do you have to do any clinicals and if so how does that work? Are there any programs to help financially?

Have a wonderful new year and thank you for your responses.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I added that link to my folder of potential bridge programs. I do like the time/price! I was skeptical that it was too good to be true so I looked up their accreditation, CCNE. So looks good.

edit: Wait I just looked at their prereqs and it seems you have to be licensed in TX to apply for the program. But I wonder how difficult it would be to be licensed in TX but never actually go there? Hmmm.

You just apply for a Texas license by endorsement. You send the application and fees in the mail, and receive a license number about 6 weeks later. It's not too difficult of a process, and you don't need to come here.

[blueheaven]

I'm thinking about transferring to OU's online program. I do know several nurses who have completed their program and they had nothing but great things to say about their program. I agree with the OP on the statistics...ugh...and ewww.

[mtsteelhorse]

Let me know what you decide to do. What did the nurses that attended OU say about the demands of the program? Anything specific???

Thanks and good luck!

[glamvicious]

What happened to University of Wyoming and Texas Tech university both online programs can be completed out of state no residency requirements.

Wyoming:120 clinical hours in addition to the 60 hours of coursework will be required for the 4 credit hours of the final practicum, NURS 4875

Tuition: $94 plus $40 online delivery fee so $134 per credit hour

Texas: 30 semester credit hours total $7,224.00, they do accept financial aid

No in the clincials in the traditional sense.

[txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN]

i will agree with the texas tech tuition (recent graduate) and also that tt is 2 semesters long......it was a good solid program. plus i did 3 hours of graduate work included in this price...cant beat it

what happened to university of wyoming and texas tech university both online programs can be completed out of state no residency requirements.

wyoming:120 clinical hours in addition to the 60 hours of coursework will be required for the 4 credit hours of the final practicum, nurs 4875

tuition: $94 plus $40 online delivery fee so $134 per credit hour

texas: 30 semester credit hours total $7,224.00, they do accept financial aid

no in the clincials in the traditional sense.

[mtsteelhorse]

What I've noticed with some of the online programs is the specific requirements for graduation can vary...history, etc. I have to look closely at the specificity of those classes. I'm trying to minimize extraneous course work. Anyone else have this issue come up?

[SilviaRN]

Tanya, I am in the same boat now. Did you find a school that fit your needs? I need online and inexpensive also.

[txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN]

i assure you uta is a major very well respected university in the north texas area....

i added that link to my folder of potential bridge programs. i do like the time/price! i was skeptical that it was too good to be true so i looked up their accreditation, ccne. so looks good.

edit: wait i just looked at their prereqs and it seems you have to be licensed in tx to apply for the program. but i wonder how difficult it would be to be licensed in tx but never actually go there? hmmm.

[MarichelleRN7]

Ive been unable to find a job as I am a new RN graduate. It seems every hospital in Illinois is looking for BSN instead of ASN. Do you think I should apply for an online BSN program now or wait untill I find a job? Any input is greatly apprciated.

[rsalas558]

As far as UTA goes...I was very excited about the program until I met my advisor. She was very UNhelpful and rarely available to answer my questions and give the necessary quidance I needed being that online high learning was VERY new to me. My interaction with the campus has been so stressful that I'm currently seeking out another school to obtain by BSN degree...just my experience

[sbrishaber]

I am in the RN - MSN program with Kaplan university online...and might I say it is sooo expensive. For my BSN classes it's 350 per credit hour. I have 140 credits and several classes to go. I started in Oct of last year and probably won't finish till may of next year. I want to finish my MSN somewhere else....ideas anyone? :redpinkhe

[icox36]

Have you looked into American Sentinel University? Maybe you might want to surf their site and decide whether you're interested in going that route. I have navigated the site and it seems doable to me. website: www.ASU.edu

Good luck in your search.