Online pre licensure BSN?

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Has anyone heard of an online BSN program that does not require RN licensure as a prerequisite?

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I don't think any exist. How could you do clinicals?

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I have heard that Western Governors University in CA has a program but I think you need a BA already.

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Yes, WGU does offer an online BSN but their structure is much different as you gain credit as Pass/Not Pass and the Pass is equivalent to a B or 80%.

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Specializes in (Aspiring) FNP, LNP.
Yes, WGU does offer an online BSN but their structure is much different as you gain credit as Pass/Not Pass and the Pass is equivalent to a B or 80%.

But doesn't WGU program still requires a RN licensure? Even if an individual already as a Bachelors in another field, you still need the CLINICAL component for a BSN! I would imagine that clinical would have to be scheduled somewhere (at a facility) within the online program.

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WGU has both a prelicensure BSN program and an RN to BSN program.

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Specializes in (Aspiring) FNP, LNP.
WGU has both a prelicensure BSN program and an RN to BSN program.

How is the clinical accounted for? Heck, if that's the case, I'm wasting my time/money doing Excelsior?

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WGU provides clinical rotations in the local area. Their program is thus accepted in CA.

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Specializes in ED.

I have read on the boards that some higher learning institutions won't allow attendance of their Master's programs with a degree from WGU due to their grading practices. I personally have no experience with such a problem. However, I thought I would share the information so others can make informed decisions. I did check out their website though, and they do have regional and national accreditation as well as CCNE accreditation.

I would check out this thread regarding WGU's online program. It is geared towards the RN to BSN, however some of the information should be interchangeable.

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WGU's grading system and the fact that some schools do not accept their degree for their master's programs, has been discussed in other threads. That is why a person considering WGU should think about their future educational plans, and investigate the policies of any programs they are considering. I've posed this question to WGU reps and was given a pat answer which I did not find sufficient. But at least I know to be aware of the potential problem. I find that access to the NCLEX RN trumps worrying about an MSN at this point. There just is not that much opportunity to get through an RN program out there.

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Specializes in ED.

I would have to agree that access to the NCLEX RN in all states would be something to take into consideration when deciding on a distance learning degree program.

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Do clinicals gave to be done at the universities choice locations or could I use whatever hospital I would be working at during that time?

I will definately look into WGU. It would be an issue if I was not able to apply for MSN because of a degree from WGU.

What hav people heard about needing a doctorate to be a Psych Nurse Practitioner as of 2015?

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