Online RN to BSN Programs

Tweety, BSN, RN · Feb 16, 2005

Sorry for my flippant answer above.

I might also add, the number of nurses who graduate from online schools for their very first degree is small. In fact, I'm not sure I've ever come across one RN or LPN that didn't go the traditional route. Distance learning while growing is rare.

It's more common for RNs to go online to get a BSN, or an LPN to go RN (this seems a little less common, but I do know one LPN doing it and she has many years experience and plenty of hands on).

The bulk of of what I learned about nursing I learned that first year or so out on the floor, not in my clincals.

Anyway, enough of that.

H60Medic · Feb 18, 2005

To stir the pot a little more, I am a paramedic with an associate in emergency medicine. I work as a FF/EMT-P on a 24/48 hr shift. There is no college or university in the state that would allow me into an RN program with my work hours. For me, Excelsior is the only option. I get a lot of exposure within the different settings in medicine and now that I am studying for my CPNE, I do feel confident that my knowledge and skills will be at least comperable to those from nearby traditional based programs. I have to do much of the same learning objectives, just not hundreds of times over and over again. I also had to complete 750 hours of clinicals in order to complete my paramedic program. I never griped that I was getting paid half the amount of an RN for doing twice the work in an unsafe environment. I just told myself to go back to school and get the education required and then gripe if I still felt like it. I have only spoken with 3 head nurses in local hospitals, and all three are requesting that I submit an application with them after NCLEX. I am only seeking part-time work, as even though I "gripe internally" about the pay, I love the excitement of the streets.

My original draw to this thread was the RN to BSN course. I too looked into USA in Alabama and found the same drawback, state license. I am thinking of the University of Pheonix and am looking for feedback from the group. I have never heard of the UofWy program, but will seek additional info regarding.

Now that the brew is mixed,

Be safe,

H60Medic

Trauma Columnist · Feb 18, 2005

H60Medic - the University of Phoenix online BSN is a completion program - meaning you have to have an RN to start with. I too love pre-hospital - if it only paid more!!!

RN4NICU, LPN, LVN · Feb 20, 2005

H60Medic - the University of Phoenix online BSN is a completion program - meaning you have to have an RN to start with. I too love pre-hospital - if it only paid more!!!

University of Wyoming is also BSN completion. You must be an RN.

EMTPTORN · Mar 1, 2005

hello h60medic,

for years i planned on going to regents (now excelsior) but never did. I dreamed also for yrs of the 24/48 schedule cus i was used to 48/48 or 72/48....anyway, i finally got my rn the traditional way when i did have a 24/48 schedule by the way (last yr of nursing school i worked prn), and i had less clinical hrs in it than my paramedic class from 13 yrs before. anyhoo, good luck on your cpne, my wife is going thru excelsior and has her cpne scheduled for the coming months. as far as your bsn..u of wyoming is a very inexpensive school and looked good to me, but i am starting my bsn in may at florida hospital college of health sciences. they do not require you to have a fl licence (even though that is where i am at) and there is no clinical requirement. good luck.

LittleKate75 · Mar 1, 2005

I am looking to find out if anyone knows of any good online RN to BSN programs. I have already looked at the Excelsior program and the University of Wyoming Programs. Those are the 2 programs that I could find that had reasonable cost. I cant exactly afford some of the $300 per credit hour courses. So if anyone knows of any other moderately priced online programs I would appreciate their input. Thanks for your time.

I just got into a Master's Program and I received my Bachelors through Thomas Edison State College. I did it in a year and a half...it was great...no problem...I did all of my research online and submitted everything online...if you need anymore information let me know..

Katie

H60Medic · Mar 1, 2005

I just scheduled my CNPE and am waiting a date in Atlanta. I was unable to locate the program that you were referring to in FL. Do they have an on-line component?

H60Medic

for years i planned on going to regents (now excelsior) but never did. I dreamed also for yrs of the 24/48 schedule cus i was used to 48/48 or 72/48....anyway, i finally got my rn the traditional way when i did have a 24/48 schedule by the way (last yr of nursing school i worked prn), and i had less clinical hrs in it than my paramedic class from 13 yrs before. anyhoo, good luck on your cpne, my wife is going thru excelsior and has her cpne scheduled for the coming months. as far as your bsn..u of wyoming is a very inexpensive school and looked good to me, but i am starting my bsn in may at florida hospital college of health sciences. they do not require you to have a fl licence (even though that is where i am at) and there is no clinical requirement. good luck.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Mar 1, 2005

I just scheduled my CNPE and am waiting a date in Atlanta. I was unable to locate the program that you were referring to in FL. Do they have an on-line component?

I'm enrolled there as well. They have a 100% online component. http://www.onlinenursing.fhchs.edu/

H60Medic · Mar 2, 2005

Thanks for the info. I have already sent them an e-mail reqeusting enrollment information. Hopefully my MS license will suffice. I know that FL will only license Excelsior grads if they were prior LPN's, alas, I come from the paramedic field. It seems that they weigh each application indepentently, so I'll see.

Thanks again for the help,

H60Medic

I'm enrolled there as well. They have a 100% online component. http://www.onlinenursing.fhchs.edu/

Tweety, BSN, RN · Mar 2, 2005

Thanks for the info. I have already sent them an e-mail reqeusting enrollment information. Hopefully my MS license will suffice. I know that FL will only license Excelsior grads if they were prior LPN's, alas, I come from the paramedic field. It seems that they weigh each application indepentently, so I'll see.
Thanks again for the help,
H60Medic

Your license will definately apply. There are student in my class from Michigan, New York, Louisana, North Carolina and elsewhere. :)

H60Medic · Mar 7, 2005

Contacted student rep and have got the ball rolling. I am planning on starting this summer term. Thanks again for all the information,

H60Medic

Your license will definately apply. There are student in my class from Michigan, New York, Louisana, North Carolina and elsewhere. :)

Tweety, BSN, RN · Mar 7, 2005

Contacted student rep and have got the ball rolling. I am planning on starting this summer term. Thanks again for all the information,
H60Medic

Horray! Good luck to you! :)