In preparation for getting a BSN, I am trying to gather information regarding online BSN programs. if you have links to what you feel is an affordable, online, no residency requirement program, please post 'em here.
One program that I came across was at Thomas Edison State College. does anyone have any information regarding their program? I was hoping to find someone that has first hand (or second hand ? ) experience with the TESC RN to BSN program as it seems to be an affordable option, which, of course, is always a bonus. from reading the catalog on their site it appears that you can use some of the EC exams to satisfy the upper-level nursing courses.
The TESC program looks pretty decent but I am looking for some feedback to any online rn to BSN program. if anyone has links to what they feel is an affordable online rn/bsn program please post the link here.
I looked at South Alabama's program and it looks pretty good. I really want to finish the BSN in one year rather than two. The only thing is all those history requirements and that you have to have an Alabama license. I wonder if you have to have a RN license in whatever state an online program is based in?
Zacarias,
I just received notification back from a USA advisor confirming that an Alabama license is not required for admission to the online program.
I can't believe the tuition is that low. It is even less expensive than TESC. I took a few minutes to cruise their website and the program looks pretty good. The link you provided is definitely going into my favorites folder. Is it one that you are considering?
Here is another online program. I believe it runs about 330 per c/h. I have actually had some correspondence with this school and they were very responsive to all of my inquiries.
I can't believe the tuition is that low. It is even less expensive than TESC. I took a few minutes to cruise their website and the program looks pretty good. The link you provided is definitely going into my favorites folder. Is it one that you are considering?
Actually, I had determined to do the Univ of S Alabama until yesterday when I started looking into UOW...Did you notice that they will also allow ASN students that have finished their first year of school to enroll and start taking the first three nursing courses before finishing your RN...that way you go right into the BSN work when you pass the NCLEX. The program can be completed in 2 semesters if all prereqs are done and you attend fulltime.
I am thinking UOW has made it to the top of my list for now.
This is a great Thread; I like UOW, the only thing I didn't like is having to take Pharmacology again from them but I guess that is a small price to pay.
Specializes in OR, PACU, GI, med-surg, OB, school nursing.
Slippery Rock charges $612 for a 3-credit class, plus fees. They require NO time on campus. My favorite part is that if you have at least 63 credits to transfer in, they don't require any liberal arts courses. Nope, no art, history, etc. Statistics and medical ethics are the only non-nursing courses they require. Accredited by NLN. I don't attend yet but am applying for fall.
Slippery Rock charges $612 for a 3-credit class, plus fees. They require NO time on campus. My favorite part is that if you have at least 63 credits to transfer in, they don't require any liberal arts courses. Nope, no art, history, etc. Statistics and medical ethics are the only non-nursing courses they require. Accredited by NLN. I don't attend yet but am applying for fall.
Thanks for posting the link. I will definitely check it out.
Here is another online program. This college has reasonable tuition rates which is always a bonus. I admit that I did not look to deeply into their site but here is the link if anyone wants to check it out.
Can you link the page that shows that you can begin after your first year?
Thank you!
Actually, I had determined to do the Univ of S Alabama until yesterday when I started looking into UOW...Did you notice that they will also allow ASN students that have finished their first year of school to enroll and start taking the first three nursing courses before finishing your RN...that way you go right into the BSN work when you pass the NCLEX. The program can be completed in 2 semesters if all prereqs are done and you attend fulltime.
I am thinking UOW has made it to the top of my list for now.
online, no residency requirement program, please post 'em here.
fry.girl
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Zacarias,
I just received notification back from a USA advisor confirming that an Alabama license is not required for admission to the online program.
Cheri :)