rn and bsn degree simultaneously

tagil · Dec 16, 2009

The associate degree nursing will cost me approximately $7-8k. I cut alot of costs and time by testing out of non-nursing classes whenever possible by way of CLEP and DANTES exams--$75-$85 an exam incl. the testing ctr admin fee of $15 (1 and 1/2 hours each). I borrowed other students text books or picked up a textbook, etc at library. You can get subject test outlines for free at their websites, clep.com and dantes--"getcollegecredit.com" and view passing ratios on exams at the dantes site. You have to make sure you read the text and actually study---you can't wing em--you'll just waste your money.

Hope that helps!

CuriousMe · Dec 16, 2009

I am currently an associate nursing degree student and have finished all prerequisite adn and bsn non-nursing courses. I want to work on the bsn degree nursing courses online while getting associate degree to speed up the process.
Is there anyone out there that has done this, doing this, or any other suggestions?
Most of the programs that I've seen that bridge the RN to BSN require licensure. As well, I'm looking for cost effectiveness as I'm paying out of pocket!
Appreciate the feedback!
Have a very merry Christmas!!!

You can find out what your local RN to BS programs require for non-nursing classes (usually they require some upper level electives).....but the upper level nursing classes usually include the nursing classes you take before as prerequisites.

That's why RN - BS programs require you to have a RN first. It wold be like trying to take your 1st & 2nd year nursing classes at the same time....they won't let you, you need to have the first year classes finished in order to take the 2nd year classes.

flygirl117 · Dec 16, 2009

Check with the program advisor at your school. I'm starting an ASN program that allows you to take RN-BSN classes concurrently from a local university beginning in your second year.