RN-BSN online classes...chances at a job?

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Specializes in Cardiology.

I was wondering, if you do a completion program for rn-bsn online, do employers look at this negatively and prefer you to get your BSN in the classroom? I want to get my rn-bsn after my diploma program, but not sure if doing it online will harm me. I wouldn't mind doing it in the classroom though. Has anyone came across this problem?

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

I completed my RN to BSN through ODU and no one ever asked me anything about it being online. Never had any issues. Of course it is a state school and not a diploma mill so maybe that is why?

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

As long as the school is reputable and accredited (i.e., it's not named something like "Farmer Bob's School of Nursing"), I don't think they will really care.

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Specializes in Cardiology.

I'm graduating from a diploma program and then attending an rn-bsn program. Sorry if I confused you but the rn-bsn program is not the diploma program. Ty for the reply though and also to meriwhen :)

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6 years ago, it was not such a big deal even if you graduated from an online university. Nowadays, the market is highly competitive. Every single thing that will put you on the do-not-hire-list matters. But if you already have your RN as an ADN and just want to finish off your BSN, then it shouldn't matter where you finish your bachelors.

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