On-line RN-BSN or MSN programs

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Wondered if anyone out there had any first-hand experience with on-line programs? I'm looking for a reputable program that is strictly on-line, no campus time required.

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Specializes in med-surg, ob,er.

Hi Kitty RN712

I have the same question. I am an associate degree RN with a baccalaureate in business management, I would like to bridge to a Masters program.

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I would think that a school is good if it is accredited. Indiana Wesleyan is online and is $15,000 for everthing including books. The website is

www.indwes.edu and go to the prospective students then go to nursing rn-bsn, on the left hand side towards the bottom then go to online.

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Specializes in CCU MICU Rapid Response.

Illinois State: Mennonite Program you can proficiency out of half the credits, and also University St. Francis... about 1500 a class. Both completely online.

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Hi,

Wondered if anyone out there had any first-hand experience with on-line programs? I'm looking for a reputable program that is strictly on-line, no campus time required.

I obtained my BSN to MSN through University of Phoenix online. I found it to be very flexible because one can log on at anytime of the day or night (24/7). Generally, they require that you participate 5 days/week and contribute by posting two substantial posts per day. YOu are required to do individual assignments (about one to two papers/week - APA style writing). You are also required to work as a team. Sometimes, you are fortunate to be on a team with hardworking members, OC about getting only A's (like me) and very responsible. Other times, you are partnered or put on a team where members are laxed or who exhibit poor grammar, poor work ethic, etc. That's the pits and you usually feel stuck. The instructors are generally highly qualified who (like the students) are "working adults," so their influence and credibility are pretty good because what they teach are relevant to their experiences and yours. Now, I had classmates who didn't care about the grades and all they cared for was to pass each class. I resented them, especialy if they happened to be on my team. Most of the time, I found myself doing more of the team work and they still got the overall team grade.

Cost: I took out a loan of $26,000 for the ~ 39 credits that I needed to fulfill the requirements. Is it worth it? I think so! I learned a great deal and I worked really hard. I alos liked the fact that I was able to collaborate with students from all over the country - sometimes, even overseas! It took me about 2 years to graduate.

LCPRNC

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Specializes in MICU.

*waves* Hi! I'm in an online program right now actually through UMass Amherst. It's the best deal I could find, being a resident of Mass, it costs me roughly 10k total, and it's three semesters. I started this past June and I'm done this May (woot!). The only campus time we had to do was attend a 1 day orientation at the beginning, but it was clear that even that could be waived. The program includes a bit of doing "clinicals" in that you hang out at a school/old folks program/homeless shelter and do "interventions" that you document and write papers on, but that's the extent of that. I think we even have one woman in our program who's currently living in Sweden, so no worries there. PM me if you have any questions! :)

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I did University of Phoenix BSN and MSN programs and had a total of $39,000 in loans. Well worth it.

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I plan to begin an online MSN program in January. I graduate May 5 with an ADN and my new employer's education benefit will have kicked in by then. (I can't afford any more student loans!) There are many, many programs out there. You have to decide what you want to do (MSN only, NP, FNP, acute adult, psych, etc.) and further refine your search that way. (I've spent a lot of time on Google.) I live in Tennessee and settled on an RN-MSN FNP program that is online (except for clinical time, of course) but at a brick-and-mortar school with an established nursing program (and med school). There's also good info in the Distance Learning forum under Nursing Student Forums. Oh, and I emailed prospective programs and checked out how well they communicated with me via email -- a preliminary test of sorts to see how 'online savvy' they truly were. ;)

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

I know you wanted first-hand, and I don't have that. But I do notice a lot of brick and mortar universities are getting into the market, whereas it used to be just the online universities. I like that, because they are accredited and people won't automatically think-ONLINE!

I'm planning on Cal State Dominguez Hills, which has online RN to BSN and also online MSN for RNs with B.A.s. For me the only better option would be on-site at my employer. I graduate with my ADN in June, will work a year and take statistics, then start with the MSN.

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Hi, Wondered if anyone out there had any first-hand experience with on-line programs? I'm looking for a reputable program that is strictly on-line, no campus time required.

Thomas Edison State College has an online program.

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I am nearing completion of my RN to BSN program from Chamberlain College of Nursing. It is 100% online and I have been very satisfied. I am currently searching as you are for which MSN program to enroll in, because it gets more difficult to find a program online for your MSN, especially if you are going the NP route because of all of the clinical requirements. I am leaning towards Vanderbilt in Chatanooga, TN. THey have a modified online program for almost every specialty.

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