RN-BSN online how long is your program?

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I've been looking at some local colleges that offer them online and it looks like it takes 2 years!!! I could have sworn it was only one year but perhaps I'm wrong? How long is your program suppose to take if you do full-time?

I wanted to hop right into my MSN but if I can save some money by doing my BSN first, I'd be much happier!

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Specializes in Pediatric/Adolescent, Med-Surg.

My on-line RN-BSN program consists of 8 classes. If done full-time (as I'm doing), it'll take 2 semesters. The program should take me around 7 months to complete.

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Specializes in Peds.

my program is 9 classes. It takes 3 semesters if taken full time

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Specializes in CCRN.

I completed my BSN in one year. Cheaper, no. There are many different options out there. With a little research (alot of it has been done for you on this forum) you should find a program that works for you. Good luck!

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Specializes in Pediatric/Adolescent, Med-Surg.
I completed my BSN in one year. Cheaper, no. There are many different options out there. With a little research (alot of it has been done for you on this forum) you should find a program that works for you. Good luck!

I agree. I know I would probably pay alot less if I went to a state school to get my BSN, but then I would need alot more gen ed classes (my current school doesn't require any), and it would take me around 2 years to graduate. Since I have the time now, I figure I'd rather go full-time now and pay as much out of pocket as I can. Even if I have to take out a small student loan, I've figured I can pay it off quickly after graduating (I try to avoid loans).

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Can you guys name the schools you are attending.

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Specializes in Case Mgmt; Mat/Child, Critical Care.
My on-line RN-BSN program consists of 8 classes. If done full-time (as I'm doing), it'll take 2 semesters. The program should take me around 7 months to complete.

What program are you enrolled in, if you don't mind saying...?

Thanks for your help!

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Specializes in Case Mgmt; Mat/Child, Critical Care.

Aimee and Stressgal...would you mind sharing what progams you attended/are attending?

Thanks for the help!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

I know stressgal did Chamberlain's RN-BSN -- I'm doing it, too. It's going to take me a little more time because I'm not going to take out a loan, but I'm really enjoying it so far!

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Specializes in Cardiac.

My program is 2 years (if I go full time, which I'm not) and I still have 5 classes to take at the CC as prereqs. It's at a university in my state, but totally online. I'm paying for it totally with tuition reimbursement.

If I decide to continue on with my NP or CNS I will attend the same school.

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I attend TWU- Houston for my RN-BSN. It will take 3 semesters full time and 4 or 5 semesters if you do part time. I am currently doing part time. I hope this helps.

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Specializes in Case Mgmt; Mat/Child, Critical Care.

Thanks, Lunah and BlessedRose, for the info!

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