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Hi RNbri, I very much enjoyed my time with Kaplan and their RN to BSN program. I would suggest though that if you are thinking about going on to an MSN, that you sign up for the RN to MSN program. They offer an excellent MSN Nurse Educator program. I have a friend who graduated December 2013 and is working as a Clinical instructor. She is thinking of going for her doctorate. I don't know which one though. Best wishes, Aradien

Hi LMLYNN, I paid for my education out of pocket, so I did not need financial aid. But I have not heard any other issues from other people. Aradien

Hi LMLYNN, I don't know if I would qualify since I graduated almost a year ago but a couple of my nursing coworkers just finished theirs and the experience was as good for them as me. One of them has decided that she wants her BSN and will stop. But the other friend is going on for her MSN. I think that kind of says it all. If we received our BSNs there and willing to go for an MSN at the same place, I feel lets people know that we liked their program. Whatever or whichever you decide, best wishes to you. Aradien

I am throwing my two cents in as well. As an MSN student, I also practice at the bedside in a hospital, I would report this person immediately. The instructor is committing horizontal violence and should not be tolerated . Bullying is wrong no matter what the setting. I have been bullied in school (Associate program) to the point where my fellow students had been asking me "what have you done to p*** her off today?" I have done a number of papers on horizontal violence, lateral violence, and bullying. This needs to stop and needs to stop now. It is no wonder why so many nurses leave the profession. Enough of developing a thick skin already! Constructive criticism is always welcome or should be when done with fairness and awareness of the other person but verbal dressing down and ripping up papers in hallways? Wow! If we want our profession to be respected, we need to be respectful of each other. Okay, stepping away from the soapbox.... Aradien

Hi Agandhi, The Kaplan RN-BSN program was not too difficult. I am saying that because I work part-time, have an adult child living at home, three dogs, and a husband. I also, took two classes at a time. This was very doable for me. However, I don't know many others that have more on their plate able to keep that pace. I am only taking one class at a time for my MSN and the pace is much better for me. Everything in my life has stayed the same. I was with another on-line program, Ohio University. I did not care for their platform at all. Not user friendly or intuitive. Some people are better with a hybrid program or a face-to-face program. Only you know what will work for you. I also signed up and was able to try a class for a few weeks before owing any money. I found that worthwhile also. Where I work, I am the first graduate from the program. There are numerous other RNs, whom I've spoken with, who switched programs and have appreciated Kaplan's commitment to our success. Let me know how it goes for you. Aradien

No, I will not open your splenda, your arms are not broken. You only had a baby and as far as I know having a baby does not break your arms. Too bad making a baby or babies does not hurt as much as delivering one (for both parties involved). You're embarrassed that you just had your fourth kid with the same man and aren't married yet? Are you kidding me?!? You haven't breast fed your baby in 6 hours? Because he/she was sleepy and you didn't want to disturb him/her? You haven't breast fed your baby in 6 hours because you have these visitors and didn't want to in front of them? Couldn't ask them to leave? All you want is breast feeding for the baby, no bottle, no pacifier and the baby is hypoglycemic, late pre-term, you are an insulin dependent diabetic or Gestational diabetic controlled with meds, you have a baby over 4000 grams or whatever puts the baby at risk for low blood sugar but haven't fed in 6 hrs. Come on! Or your an older mom, 45 primagravida who has read everything there is to read and definitely know better than I do about breast feeding, hypoglycemic issues, or anything. You have crappy flat nipples, but won't use a shield. You have a birth plan, threaten to sue me if I don't follow it but continue to send the baby back to the nursery when you wanted to room in for 24 hours. OMG! Okay, I have got to step off the box now. :)

Someone remembered my birthday and posted it on the unit. No one had ever done that for me, I had worked there for 5 years and last June, someone did. Everyone wished me a happy birthday. :)

I was able to get almost if not all of my classes transferred in. I also graduated with an Associates degree in Nursing. My whole program at Kaplan (2 classes at a time) has taken a year to complete. Aradien

That is wonderful news for you! :) Good luck! Aradien

I have not had any real difficulties with Kaplan. When I say that, I mean that if there were difficulties, they were of the everyday kind. Time management mostly such as getting homework done, papers done, etc. and working at the same time. I am not familiar with the FNP program at Kaplan so I cannot speak to that per se. I do know that one of the biggest difficulties with any FNP program is getting the clinical time in. But that is an issue with any program that expects you to find your own clinical site. No one has looked down on me with a degree from Kaplan and after going through the program (I have been in a conventional university completion program and another online program), that Kaplan is the best I have been part of hands down. I do not think that I could say enough about the good things that this program has done for me. Increased my confidence, help me figure out what I want to do with my degree, and the world class people that I have "met" in the program. But as I stated before this is my feeling. Someone else may have had a worse experience for any reason. I have a few coworkers who are also going to Kaplan to complete their BSN and are very happy with the program. Where they go after that, I do not know. Best to you. Aradien

I totally agree with what you are saying. I put a lot of time into this program and I feel extremely comfortable with it. Best of luck! Aradien

If I am the person you are asking, I am still in the program and will be graduating 12/24/13. I think the program is wonderful! I have not had any complaints to speak of and will be going on with KU for my MSN in Nursing Informatics beginning in January 2014. Aradien

I would look at the University of Pennsylvania. When I was looking a couple of years ago at their FNP program that is what I was told. They would find the clinicals and preceptors. Made a big point of mentioning it several times. BTW, I am not employed by U of P. I do not go to school there and the MSN I am working on is Nursing Informatics. Good luck! Aradien

I will be graduating from this program 12/24/13. I believe this is a great program! I currently hold a 4.0, am a member of STT, and ABK. But, of course you don't know me from Adam's house cat. I like KU so much that I will be going on with them to get my MSN in Nursing Informatics. Best wishes, Aradien

I work evening shift, 3p-11p and it is really difficult to do 12 hours. The times that I have done 12s, 11a-11p, I am so exhausted that I feel like I've skipped a day somewhere. But I do know that there are others that do enjoy 12s. More power to you. I will keep my 8s for as long as I can. Aradien