Dear Nurse Beth, I need to get my BSN per hospital policy. Nineteen years ago I had accumulated almost 1/2 the credits necessary. I imagine they've expired & I'd have to start from scratch. Right now I have very little free time to devote to getting my degree. I need to find an online RN-to-BSN program that will primarily utilize work experience toward the degree requirements instead of endless papers! Where do I look?

Dear Doesn't Want to Write Papers, A good place to hear what other RNs have to say is here on site, the RN to BSN Online Learning forum. When choosing a school, it's most important that it's accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Here's a link that compares several top RN to BSN online programs. They vary in number of credits required, and the number of credits they will accept for your ADN. I would make a spreadsheet, pick 8-10 accredited schools, and compare by price, length of time to complete, and credits required. There are no shortcuts to getting your BSN. You can't avoid writing papers. It's part of academia, it's part of the work required to earn your degree, and any reputable school will require written papers. Think about changing your mindset and thinking of it as a new skill. You have to do it regardless, you can't change that, but you can change your response to it.

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CeSoirLeCiel, BSN, RN

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As far as I know, most non-science classes don't expire, so the main concern would just be whether or not your school takes them. In my experience, online classes have involved more essays than their full-time versions, simply because you don't also have in class discussions and participation, so the online classes make up for it by having you write more. Maybe not more full essays, but definitely more writing in general. Like others have said, look for programs that will take into account information you have already learned, and make sure its accredited (because there are a lot of online college scams out there).

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wolf9653

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Specializes in Psych,LTC,.

Also, writing a paper requires one to do more than just read. there is active evaluation and scrutiny of the information involved.

While I understand not wanting to write papers, the articles that you research to write those papers is important. You have a choice in how you get your BSN. You can write meaningless papers just to "get it done". Or you can research articles that are meaningful to your current (or future) nursing practice and write a paper that is meaningful. The point of online education if for you to learn on your own. Whether or not you do that is up to you.

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jsteine1

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Chamberlain school of nursing awards, 80 credits toward a BSN. This program can be Completed online. The 80 credits are for diploma or associates with current RN licensure.

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dbr913

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Specializes in Cardiology IR.

Has anyone done the MSN through WGU? I'm confused as to which online MSN program to go thru. I work full time and I'm 52 years old. Gotta get done sooner than later, lol. I am currently in the RN-BSN program at UA.

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