is online ADN to BSN program difficult?

Super_RN, BSN, RN · Jan 31, 2010

I worked FT and did online for my BSN, but per the program--could only do one nursing class at a time. Fine for me--we did a lot of papers, but the program was really nice. Ii did mine through Indiana Wesleyan about 5 years ago.

msctdrac · Jan 31, 2010

I am currently in an online BSN program through Kaplan University. I am working full time and have home responsibilities as well. The most I had to take at one time was 2 classes and depending on which 2 they were, the work load was either easily manageable or barely manageable. Sometimes, with even one class the writing requirements were hard to keep up with. I have one class left and expect to graduate in April 2010, I am glad to be almost finished. I wish you the best of luck with your educational goals.:)

Perpetual Student · Jan 31, 2010

I am working on a BSN right now (well, I'm actually procrastinating and surfing AN instead of writing my paper :uhoh3: ). I wouldn't say it's difficult (for me, as I'm good at writing, researching, and such), but it can be quite demanding of time. There can be a lot of assigned reading and quite a few papers. I wouldn't want to work FT and do school FT. I've been working FT and doing school half time and have still been pretty busy.

Are you sure that you HAVE to take all of the classes in two semesters? I would talk to the adviser and see if it's possible to do it in maybe 4 semesters. My program is designed to be done in about 4 semesters, though you can do it in 2 if you're a masochist. I'm on track to do it in 4 semesters plus a summer.

katkonk, BSN, RN · Jan 31, 2010

As a BSN, I got my degree the "old-fashioned" way..by going to class each day. While the online courses have certainly made it easier and more convenient for people to advance their education, I would just say that it SHOULD be a challenge and you SHOULD have to commit a great deal of time to the work, whether reading, researching or writing papers. If it doesn't, then you aren't really learning anything. There is a reason there is a difference between ADN and BSN...it is in the amount of knowledge that you are expected to learn and retain, just as there is a difference between LPN/LVN and RN. If there wasn't, and all you had to do was take some multiple choice tests and check boxes or mark circles on a scantron (or the online equivalent) then all they would be doing is handing out degrees and the diplomas would have no value. Most importantly, you would not be a better nurse for the effort. My thought is that there is no way that you should be able to take 5 courses at once AND work full time at the same time. Pace yourself, or even if you (by some miracle) pass, you will not have learned the lessons.

SarahRN1203 · Jan 31, 2010

I completed my BSN online in March 2008 through Chamberlain College of Nursing. It was a lot of reading and paper-writing, but I was still able to work full time. It's all in how you manage your time. Good luck!:monkeydance: