KrystaRN

Hello all! I'm looking for some insight from anyone who can offer some up on this subject. I graduated from Galen in 2011 with my ADN. I've been working in the acute health care setting now for a couple years and want to advance into my BSN. I've been looking into several different programs (I can only do full online programs) to go into. My ultimate goal would be Texas Tech with UT Arlington right behind in 2nd choice. My last choices would be Grand Canyon Univ., or Phoenix. And this is mostly bc of cost. Now, I chose Galen bc I didn't have the pre-req's and at the time it was easier to just lump it all into one through Galen's program. Thus, I'm not 100% positive what all credits a program like Tech or UTA would even take. All this to say, I'm wondering if any other Galen grads have gone to UTA or Tech being in the same situation I'm in? Even though Phoenix or GCU is pricey, is it all together cheaper to just go with them, instead of having to do full pre-req's through the community college here and then transfer to TTU or UTA? The hospital system I work for has not initiated that ADN's start getting their BSN's, but I can imagine it's coming. So I'm not rushed to get the coursework done, but I'm just struggling to find the cheapest, most efficient way of getting this done. If anyone has any insight on this, I would love to hear from you and your experiences.