Recommend an online RN-BSN program?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Rehab, Case management.

I've decided to transfer to a new online program, but have no idea where to start. The program I was in was just not working for me for a number of reasons. What pushed me over the edge to withdraw was that they deregistered me from a class without even telling me and for no reason as I had all my required paperwork in. There's always been a lack of communication from the program. I receive the e-mails sent to the entire university, but the info never applies to distance students as we're always last to register, last to have our financial aid processed, etc.

I've always been a very dedicated student and I love learning, but I don't feel like I was learning anything in this program and that it was all just busy-work. I graduated from a diploma program in 2011, so I don't have much nursing experience and most of the people in my classes had 20-30 years nursing experience - that's great, but I felt the classes were designed only for them, not considering that some people want to get their BSN earlier in their career. For example, many of the discussion board posts want you to include experiences on that topic from your own experience and I just don't have as much experience to talk about as those with more experience. Some of the topics I have no idea what to say because I've maybe never been in that situation or had that type of experience. Another issue is that couple of my teachers are people I worked with at my previous job and that's pretty awkward!

So basically I'm looking for a program where I can learn and have appropriate communication (like telling you if you're going to be deregistered and why and what you can do about it). I have a non-nursing bachelor's degree plus the classes I took in this program, so I don't need much more if the new program transfers my credits (I don't see any reason why most of my classes wouldn't transfer). If anyone can recommend a program and tell me why I'd greatly appreciate it. I don't even know where to start looking. Most of my coworkers only have an RN diploma so I don't really have anyone that can give me a recommendation.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Rehab, Case management.

I guess looking into it further I'm going to have to start all over again because most schools only take so many transfer credits. Great.

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In the interest of not spending a ton, it may be better to just finish your bsn where you are. You will essentially have to start over in a new program. I found the bsn to be chocked full of busy work, but the nature is writing papers, lots of papers. Good luck in your endeavors!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Rehab, Case management.

It's too late I already withdrew.

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Specializes in Operating room..

I went to Adventist University in Orlando and loved it. Just graduated! Great communication, instructors actually cared. $300/credit hour. All online. Highly recommend. It used to be Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences. Accredited also.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Rehab, Case management.

Thanks, I'll look into it!

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Thanks I'll look into it![/quote']

Look into University of central Missouri

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Specializes in ICU,ER, Radiology, Online education.

I am in Ohio University online BSN. $243/credit and that is for out of state. Nursing classes, 5 weeks and can be a lot of work. They took my credits from 30 years ago.

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I am in Ohio University online BSN. $243/credit and that is for out of state. Nursing classes 5 weeks and can be a lot of work. They took my credits from 30 years ago.[/quote']

Is Ohio University intense or doable? Can you double up on classes?

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Specializes in ICU,ER, Radiology, Online education.

Realize 15 weeks is crammed into 5 weeks. Doable but can be a lot of work. I will have taken 16 classes in 15 months and hope to graduate next April. There are 9 nursing classes and depending on what transfers from other colleges, electives. They were very lenient on transfer credits. I have been out of school 31 years and am doing well so far. I took some electives (microbiology) at edukan, anthropology and nutrtion at Western Oklahoma State College which were TEN day intercessions which they don't offer anymore and some independent study courses at University of Colorado/pueblo. "Yes' you can double up on classes but would not do that for nursing classes!

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