RN to BSN Online

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Okay, I know this topic has been hashed out here before, but I'm not finding any RECENT opinions/info on the subject here. I am an ASN RN who is wanting to go ahead and get my BSN online. I want it as fast and as cheap as possible with no clinicals. So does anyone have any input on this? What schools have you done? Liked? Didn't like? Why? Any advice is appreciated. :up:

Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc.

Most RN to BSN programs have no clinicals, other than a community health project. I'm in NY and also went to WGU - loved it, don't regret it at all. :)

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Specializes in Med Surg, Perinatal, Endoscopy, IVF Lab.

I'm leaning heavily towards WGU because of the acceleration and cost factor. I was just wondering if any new, good ones have popped onto the scene in the past year or so.

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Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.

Rivier University in NH. No capstone unless you have less than 2 years of nursing experience.

HPRN

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Specializes in L&D.

I am going to start at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. I had been in the middle of my RN to BSN when I moved to NC and couldn't finish it due to their program for some reason not being accredited in NC(which is weird because it is in LA and all over states) so I am having to start over at a different program that NC accepts. I considered programs in NC but would have to pay out of state tuition since I am not considered a resident yet. The program in LA does not require any clinicals, but does require a Chemistry course. The classes are 7 weeks each, except Chem which is 14.

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Specializes in High-risk OB.

I'm a recent graduate from the ULL RN to BSN program, Katie. I think you'll enjoy the program. The professors are very helpful and are interested in helping you advance your educational and professional goals.

OP - To give you a bit more information on ULL, it is a self-pacing program that, as Katie pointed out, is made up of 7 week sessions. I did all of my required nursing classes in a year's time (taking 2 classes at a time, except Capstone, which is required to be taken by itself).

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.
Asn clinical experience vs bsn clinical totally different. Asn u do bedside vs bsn mostly management clinical experience and community nursing.

Um, no. Most BSN programs have CLASSES in leadership and community health, and most require a practicum of some sort in community health, but they don't actually have "clinicals".

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Specializes in Pediatrics and PACU.

I am starting the RN to BSN online program with Southern New Hampshire University in February 2015. Very affordable and can be completed in about one year. The recruiter that I have been dealing with has been great.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
Asn clinical experience vs bsn clinical totally different. Asn u do bedside vs bsn mostly management clinical experience and community nursing.
Could you find me a resource that reflects this?

If you are talking entry degrees....I have seen no difference. RN BSN might have a greater focus on some management/leadership and community nursing...but no state has actual LICENSING requirement for clinical hours...you are already licened. If a nurse has 30 years experience in management and bedside...they do not need clinical practice in their RN BSN program. States do not really care where you get your BSN omline...you are already licensed as a RN by the state.

The facility or position you are applying for might look at programs differently for qualifications for certain positions or if you plan on advancing your degree...if not, it is really just seeking a piece of paper that facilities are looking or in the job climate.

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Doing my RN to BSN at Grand Canyon University--all online, no clinicals...Each class is 5 weeks long.....Each week usually consists of 2 discussion questions you have to answer...and then you have to reply to so many other students posts...And a paper that is due on Sunday! Sometimes one has 2 assignments due each week..but that is not the norm. As well some classes have group projects--usually putting together a powerpoint presentation! If you have a good group, it is very easy..I have been fortunate to have been in good groups---as that is not always the case,lol If your a good paper writer, it is the program for you. Most papers are between 750-1500 words, so not super long. If you belong to ANA, you get a 10% discount..well at least you used to, they may have taken that away! I took a 6 month break, so lost that discount, so I think I'm paying $1480 a class, which includes the books--all books are online. If I was gung ho, I could easily take 2 classes at a time, but I'm not,lol

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Specializes in GI Surgery Step-down.
Could you find me a resource that reflects this?

If you are talking entry degrees....I have seen no difference. RN BSN might have a greater focus on some management/leadership and community nursing...but no state has actual LICENSING requirement for clinical hours...you are already licened. If a nurse has 30 years experience in management and bedside...they do not need clinical practice in their RN BSN program. States do not really care where you get your BSN omline...you are already licensed as a RN by the state.

The facility or position you are applying for might look at programs differently for qualifications for certain positions or if you plan on advancing your degree...if not, it is really just seeking a piece of paper that facilities are looking or in the job climate.

If you look just a piece of paper saying you have BSN degree, than you are right.

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Specializes in hospice.

Every program is different. I had acute care rotations in my LPN program and an awesome community nursing rotation in my ADN program. I don't really need to do more clinical. I need clinical experience. I'll get more of that working a job than attending an RN - BSN program.

Asn clinical experience vs bsn clinical totally different. Asn u do bedside vs bsn mostly management clinical experience and community nursing.
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