Researching Online RN-BSN schools

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I am actively researching online programs. I have somewhat narrowed my search down to several schools but I am seeking feedback from what others may know. I have read reviews on some of these schools and others I didn't find anything (whether that's good or bad I'm not sure). Any information positive or negative would be greatly appreciated. Chamberlain, South University, Arizona State University and Walden University (I haven't spoken to them myself yet).

I am looking for a school with no clinicals, no campus visits, average online price and no group projects.

Thanks

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I just ruled out Walden University, they require 70 hours of onsite type clinicals.

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

Ohio University...no clinicals...reasonably priced. Check it out...all online.

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

Go to the Ohio Univ. thread on here and you'll get tons of helpful info. Good luck!

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Thanks, I read about 150 of the OU posts and I think I have ruled them out, I don't have the patience to wait the time frames it sounds to get answers about anything. Once I make a decision I want to get started and they sound like they drag their feet to much and are not always up front about things. I'm really thinking about Arizona State University, I would appreciate any feedback on them that anyone may have. I am still considering Chamberlain, I have a co-worker who just finished from there and was very happy but the cost is an issue. The reviews for South University haven't been good.

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Have you considered Oklahoma Wesleyan University? They have no chemistry/stats/clinicals/foreign language required. They are CCNE accredited and I think classes are always forming since they are all online.

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I am very glad to see this post. I too would be grateful to get any info about this topic. Thanks for all who reply and to the original poster. I will also share any info I gather.

P.S I did start the application for UOP, but had second thoughts as the cost is outrageous. I could always get a loan, but imagine the pain of having to pay all that money back :bugeyes:

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

Ohio Univ has received varying reports about the process of admissions. I think it's improving but can't say for sure. I've noticed improvements in response times and real people answer the phone now rather than machines! I just started their program this week and so far, so good. I like the format and the cost is terrific. OK Wesleyan looks good and I spoke with them way back...too expensive for me however. I also don't want to be required to take religious studies classes. Good luck! I would reconsider OU. You can call and ask them what the time frame is for admissions.

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I'm seriously considering Western Governors University

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

I've heard good things and a lot of people like it. I almost enrolled then learned our state univeristy nursing program does NOT accept them for admissions to the MSN program. They do not provide GPAs per se...the highest is a 3.0 so be aware of that factor if it matters to you.

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yeah I thought about that then but I don't think it really matters to me. Other schools will still accept me with a 3.0 GPA and they offer MSN so I could even get it there.

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I'm working on my BSN from Unitek College. A capstone project is required at the end, but they might have what you are looking for.

:nurse:Cindey:nurse:

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