RN-BSN online how long is your program?

labrador4122, RN · Jan 28, 2009

my program could be finished in 3 semesters if done full time-- this is at a public university online.

Now, I am doing it part time, so it will probably take me 2 years.

ChristineN, BSN, RN · Jan 28, 2009

Can you guys name the schools you are attending.

Chatham University

http://www.chatham.edu

nuberianne_RN · Feb 11, 2009

Chatham University
www.chatham.edu

I don't see BSN offered there. Am I missing something?

Editorial Team / Moderator · Feb 11, 2009

http://www.chatham.edu/ccps/RNtoBSN.cfm

Aimee03, BSN, RN · Feb 12, 2009

I go to Jacksonville state university.

http://www.jsu.edu

ChristineN, BSN, RN · Feb 12, 2009

http://www.chatham.edu/ccps/RNtoBSN.cfm

Thanks Lunah. The RN-BSN program is offered through their school of Continuing and Distance Education.

WI_home_RN · Feb 15, 2009

i'm going to do my rn to bsn online but i can't decide between grand canyon univ or univ of phoenix. maybe i could get some feedback?

pros/cons of each:

gcu 16 months, each class 5 weeks long, 13 classes at $1185 each, admission seems more of a difficult process, all online classes with no clinical hours necessary

uop 2 years, each class 5 weeks long, 13 classes at $1575 each, admission seems super easy, must do 25 clinical hours otherwise all online

any advice or words of wisdom appreciated

LucasRN · Feb 16, 2009

good luck in your decision. I am currently attending Chamberlain RN/BSN online and will graduate june 22 of this year, if done fulltime it is 3 semesters.

Magriff3 · Mar 4, 2009

I have looked into both Grand canyon and Indiana Wesleyan University online RN-BSN.....I am in the same boat trying to choose the best ......I think I am going with Wesleyan.....books delivered at door....20 mos to complete...I need some electives but can do those at a local community college or CLEP....I haven't paid the first payment yet...but due in next few days...Anyone out there doing any of these programs? would love some input.

WI_home_RN · Apr 14, 2009

GCU also sends you books to your door, overnite or slow route. The classes are only 5 weeks long and you can skip "terms" as needed to make the program last longer if that's what you want or emergencies/vacations come up. Otherwise, you can finish in 16 months. If you need electives, you can take them locally and transfer the credits in to count towards your BSN. You don't need to take just one class at a time. My adm counselor said a few classes are very "easy" and could be taken with a 2nd class during the 5 week period.

I went with GCU because it seemed like the easiest process to me and my admission counselor is great and available almost as much as a teacher/prof is :) Price was do-able, financial aid process quite easy. Plus it is a Christian college which is important to me and I know for certain there is one class that focuses on the christian aspect.

SWcitygirl · May 20, 2009

I took 3 classes at UOP and took a few months off to reassess because I wasn't completely satisfied. Then I started classes at Gr. Canyon University. I'm in my third course and am so glad I didn't continue at UOP. The courses at GCU require a little less time weekly, but are much more nursing oriented. For example, the health assessment course is much more A & P focused, whereas the UOP book was at the 1st year nursing level (at best) and focused more on patient teaching. There just seems to be much more substance, less theory and busy work. GCU is a "better fit" for what I was looking for. Very happy I made the switch.

I've only taken one course at a time so far. Which courses were you told were easier? I might want to double up in the future.