Nina Beaman

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1. RN to MSN? Can you skip the BSN?

   Nina Beaman replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Educators

   The answer to that question may depend on where you live. Some states require a BSN on the way to the MSN, but most consider the achievement of an MSN to mean that you also met BSN requirements (although you did not get the degree, per se). I am a gr...

2. Aspen University RN to BSN

   Nina Beaman replied to didiko's topic in School Programs

   Yes, the BSN comprehensive exam is done at the end of the courses in the BSN. A study guide is given to you when you sign up for the exam, and all the questions are based on material in the study guide. Currently you can choose a multiple choice or e...

3. Aspen or Capella for MSN

   Nina Beaman replied to JanessiaRN's topic in School Programs

   I attended both Capella and Aspen. I found Capella to be good, but expensive. I loved that Aspen was affordable, flexible, and yet it has CCNE accreditation. It does not matter if it is set up as a for-profit, as long as they are not charging the stu...

4. Online versus state school?

   Nina Beaman replied to blueindigo79's topic in Educators

   My husband is a caterer. Our prices are lower than getting catering from a store because we do not have the overhead expenses of a building in the city. That does not mean his food is worse quality than theirs. Do not confuse cost with value. It is t...

5. Core Course Variation: Online RN-to-BSN degrees

   Nina Beaman replied to RNfaster's topic in School Programs

   The curriculum has to align with their accreditation. I know that Aspen University aligns their curriculum with the American Association of Colleges of Nurses Essentials for the BSN education. Those core courses accomplish that goal. Because you have...

6. Aspen University RN to BSN

   Nina Beaman replied to didiko's topic in School Programs

   I would chose Aspen over WGU because it is much cheaper, you can negotiate to borrow, rent or buy books more cheaply and basically because I learned a lot by being in a class with other people and grew as a nurse. Paying to take tests about topics I ...

7. Aspen University RN to BSN

   Nina Beaman replied to didiko's topic in School Programs

   I attended Aspen's RN to MSN program and was able to flex studies with my work schedule because you do not have to attend class at a specific time. It was very affordable and I learned a lot. They encourage you to find the cheapest way to get books--...

8. RN to MSN Programs

   Nina Beaman replied to susie1969's topic in Post Graduate

   I was graduated from the Aspen University RN to MSN program. It was affordable, flexible and had CCNE accreditation. Most importantly, I am a wiser nurse for having taken the Aspen journey. I would highly recommend it.

9. Aspen University Online RN-BSN

   Nina Beaman replied to PocketSize's topic in Online Learning

   I am a graduate of the RN to MSN program. It was very flexible as you can sign up for classes on your own schedule. The cost is very affordable and there are no imposed barriers like examinations to proceed, etc. The costs are kept down because you c...