Online RN-BSN Programs?

littlepeopleRNICU · Jul 31, 2015

I went to University of Texas at Arlington. I really recommend the program. There were a large number of papers, but I feel like many RN-BSN programs are going to be like this. There were also a lot of group projects, tests, and quizzes though.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jul 31, 2015

I recently completed the online RN-to-BSN program at Western Governors University. It took me 10 months, 34 credits, and $5,800 in tuition and fees total.

Half of my courses required no papers and ended in final objective examinations that were proctored.

pookie1035 · Jul 31, 2015

I recently completed the online RN-to-BSN program at Western Governors University. It took me 10 months, 34 credits, and $5,800 in tuition and fees total.
Half of my courses required no papers and ended in final objective examinations that were proctored.

Is that program online, did it seem easy? How was the final proctored, did you have to find a proctor?

applesxoranges, BSN, RN · Jul 31, 2015

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TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jul 31, 2015

Is that program online, did it seem easy?

I had indicated in the first sentence of my previous post that the program was online. Since it is a competency based program, it was not that difficult.

How was the final proctored, did you have to find a proctor?

You have two choices...you can utilize a web-based proctoring service called ProctorU to monitor you via webcam as you take your final exams at home. WGU provides the webcam. You must use WGU's webcam if you utilize ProctorU.

You may also take your exams at a local testing center while proctored. WGU has arrangements with an extensive network of testing centers.

RaganRN · Aug 3, 2015

Thanks Commuter! I am considering WGU's RN to BSN program. I wonder what obstacles I would come across if I decided to pursue a FNP or DNP at another institution after completing a BSN at WGU.