Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

[smartnurse1982]

Does anyone think that online Rn to Bsn programs might be considered inferior by nurse recruiters?

I know it should not be that way.

I am hearing horror stories of grads of other professions who have degrees obtained online but can not find jobs.

Lots of recruiters of other professions even admit to it.

I think many people have this perception that online schools are not as vigorous as brick and mortar schools.

Of course,there is so much variety of online schools.

Non profit,schools that are regionally accredited but have no brick and mortar campus(WGU)

For profit schools that are regionally accredited(Chamberlain) with a brick and mortar campus.

Some are non profit with a brick and mortar campus but not accredited(my old Adn school just started an Rn to Bsn program but it is not accredited yet. The Adn was Acen accredited since the late 60's). If i start there in Sept i would be in the 1st Rn to Bsn class to graduate from the school.

Wgu is giving me a vibe of "We accept anyone",

WHy? I know for a FACT i failed the entrance exam,but the recruiter said i passed.

[tokmom, BSN, RN]

No. All BSN programs are not the same. There are actually some that have clinical hours and real live clinical instructors.

I am an ICU nurse and I stupidly agreed to be on the hiring committee.

I know off two universities in my state that have neither and are highly regarded.

[Love2Sleep, BSN, RN]

I had the same concern as you, so I contacted the hospitals in the area which I plan to move. Every HR representative that I spoke with said that they don't care if I obtained my degree on-line or in class. I'm planning on applying to WGU because it'll work well with my work and family schedule, and it won't put me in huge debt. I would recommend you speak with an HR representative as someone else has already suggested.

[brandy1017, ASN, RN]

Some states do list where MDs and DOs received their education. I thought mine listed the APRNs but it doesn't look like it. I will be honest, I don't know where either of the two RNs I've seen had their certification and I will say that I will not go back to one due to her personality and forcing tests whereas the other one I see often.

But that is reflective of individual personality and style, not where they went to school and whether one was online or not! There are online MSN NP programs, but obviously clinicals are still required. I don't know whether the tests she wanted to order were required or appropriate preventive care or not, but I doubt she is getting a kickback for ordering extra tests. Usually they want primary care authorities to be gate keepers and keep cost down. I like my Dr he is kind and gentle and approachable, listens to me and works together as a team over any health problems, but I have gone to a specialist that was rude and condescending and I can promise you I will never darken his door again or let him get any money from me! If I don't feel comfortable and respected I won't return.

[antania31]

I have been in contact with Rutgers University online RN to BSN director. I was told there is a clinical component to the program. I don't recall how many hours she told me. But you do have to do clinical, and you have to find your own site. She did mention you may use your job, if it's an approve site and it has to be unpaid hours l, obviously.

[jgg765]

Most places do not care where you get your BSN as long as you have it.