RN to BSN online -shortest time/cost

HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD · Jul 23, 2014

We're lucky - Texas in-state tuition at state schools is still a bargain. TxTech is a terrific school! Go Raiders!!! You do realize that they have a 100% online RN-BSN program, right? As I recall, it is very flexible and you can finish in as little as 6 months. As an alumna, I'm sure you'd have no problems being admitted.

If you're looking for a fully mature program with an excellent reputation, UT Arlington is your best bet. They have a very stable and fully accredited online program that has been around for quite a while. Costs have risen a bit but still

Best of luck to you on launching 'Life 2.0'. Major life changes are tough to deal with, but they can also be a catalyst for very positive changes.

TiffyRN, BSN, PhD · Jul 24, 2014

WGU has to enter the conversation if you want fast/inexpensive. I didn't go that way, but several posters here on AN have discussed how the motivated student can complete their program in 6 months. You may have more to complete since you attended a diploma program but maybe not since you have another undergrad degree. You kind of need to know what each college will require from you to make an accurate assessment of what program will be most economical.

I attended Excelsior College. They are not the least expensive but far from the most. One big plus for them is their ample acceptance of credit for exam. Consider how much you save taking a 3 to 6 credit exam for $80-100 instead of paying the standard $250-$450 per credit of most colleges. I saved hundreds of dollars that way. EC isn't the only college that accepts these credits but sometimes you have to ask.

CantDecideUsername · Jul 24, 2014

We're lucky - Texas in-state tuition at state schools is still a bargain. TxTech is a terrific school! Go Raiders!!! You do realize that they have a 100% online RN-BSN program, right? As I recall, it is very flexible and you can finish in as little as 6 months. As an alumna, I'm sure you'd have no problems being admitted.
If you're looking for a fully mature program with an excellent reputation, UT Arlington is your best bet. They have a very stable and fully accredited online program that has been around for quite a while. Costs have risen a bit but still
Best of luck to you on launching 'Life 2.0'. Major life changes are tough to deal with, but they can also be a catalyst for very positive changes.

Can someone from out of Texas join their rn-bsn program online?

Or do I have to be a resident in Texas?

Thanks in advance :)

TiffyRN, BSN, PhD · Jul 24, 2014

I'm pretty sure the program is available to out-of-State students. I will add that from what I've heard from fellow nurses that have been shopping RN to BSN programs that UTA can have some really sketchy support/advising, at least prior to enrollment, lots of conflicting answers, long time to respond to e-mails. Some have gone with UTA but more of them choose Texas Tech (also all online now). It might (not sure) be slightly more expensive but not unreasonable at all (especially since we get over $5,000 tuition reimbursement per year). If you have all your pre-reqs, Texas Tech can be very fast, I know a couple of nurses that completed the BSN nursing courses in 6 months. So did they get a decent education? Well, a couple of those graduates when on to Nurse Practitioner so I'm thinking they did fine.

CantDecideUsername · Jul 24, 2014

I'm pretty sure the program is available to out-of-State students. I will add that from what I've heard from fellow nurses that have been shopping RN to BSN programs that UTA can have some really sketchy support/advising, at least prior to enrollment, lots of conflicting answers, long time to respond to e-mails. Some have gone with UTA but more of them choose Texas Tech (also all online now). It might (not sure) be slightly more expensive but not unreasonable at all (especially since we get over $5,000 tuition reimbursement per year). If you have all your pre-reqs, Texas Tech can be very fast, I know a couple of nurses that completed the BSN nursing courses in 6 months. So did they get a decent education? Well, a couple of those graduates when on to Nurse Practitioner so I'm thinking they did fine.

Does Texas tech have a good reputation? I was thinking of sticking to only state universities since those are known to be good

How much does Texas tech cost? Also, just curious how do you get tuition reimbursement? From your employer?

Vaye · Aug 31, 2014

I'm doing UTA RN to BSN and haven't had any problems/issues yet.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Sep 1, 2014

Can someone from out of Texas join their rn-bsn program online?
Or do I have to be a resident in Texas?
Thanks in advance :)

You do not need to live in Texas to enroll in UTA's online degree programs. However, state law will require you to take a Texas history course if you wish to be conferred a degree from a Texas school.