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.
NEED SOME ADVICE, PLEASE HELP!!!!!! I have been researching some online RN-BSN programs and the University of Wisconsin Green Bay looks good. The only problem is the State Board of Nursing in my state tells me they have not approved that program. They gave me a list of schools in my state and of 4 schools out of state. Not one of those BSN programs interest me. What do I do? Does it really matter where I get my BSN since I already passed boards? I don't even plan to stay in this state, I plan to travel while I study. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
You're already an RN so what really matters is if the RN-BSN program is either NLN or CCNE approved at this stage of your career.
If state approval is that important to you, then look at it this way:
UofW Green Bay is a state school. Eventually at some point they will get approved by the WI board of nursing, it just hasn't happened yet. It wouldn't make sense for a public state university to run a nursing program and it's graduates wouldn't be approved for WI RN licensure.
Is this a fairly new campus? If so, then that's the reason it hasn't been approved yet. It takes time.
If it is not a new campus but they haven't been approved, then I'd bet that they are working on whatever recommendations/requirements the state gave them in order to get approved. Just like hospitals do for JCAHO accreditation.
I am an RN, ADN, and would like to advance to Nurse Practitioner. I may move to another state in the coming year. RN to MSN would be the fastest route, but is not an option right now for me, since I'd move midway through a brick 'n mortar program. If I wait until I move I'd have to wait a year to establish state residency in order to keep tuition affordable. Now the question... If I start an online RN to BSN instead, to eliminate the geography and tuition constriction, and start making some progress, will it take me longer to finish a MS afterwards, and cost more money? And, very importantly, how will I ensure my time and money aren't wasted, since a MS program may reject some or all of my prior work? Naturally I want to get started and finished in the least amount of time, and not spend more than necessary. I know somebody has faced a similar situation, but please give me ideas. Thank you!
I am an RN, ADN, and would like to advance to Nurse Practitioner. I may move to another state in the coming year. RN to MSN would be the fastest route, but is not an option right now for me, since I'd move midway through a brick 'n mortar program. If I wait until I move I'd have to wait a year to establish state residency in order to keep tuition affordable. Now the question... If I start an online RN to BSN instead, to eliminate the geography and tuition constriction, and start making some progress, will it take me longer to finish a MS afterwards, and cost more money? And, very importantly, how will I ensure my time and money aren't wasted, since a MS program may reject some or all of my prior work? Naturally I want to get started and finished in the least amount of time, and not spend more than necessary. I know somebody has faced a similar situation, but please give me ideas. Thank you!
Why not try to find an online RN to MSN program? I think there are those out there.
If you RN to BSN program is NLN approved it's not likely that a grad school would reject your courses, but you might have to repeat some courses at the grad school level, for example pathophys., pharmacology or physical assessment. The ADN to MSN programs eliminate this duplication of courses. So the answer is yes, it will take you longer to BSN to MSN.
Does anyone know of any online rn to bsn programs w/ a gpa req. of less than 2.5. Unforutnately my nursing school butchered my gpa so my chance of getting my bsn seems dim. I hope I have some options. If anyone know if any please let me know.
Specializes in Midwifery, Case Management, Addictions.
SkateBetty,
The Frontier Nursing Service in Hyden, KY offers two ASN-to-NP programs that are primarily online (a few trips to KY are needed).
If you have other college credit that can be worked into a baccalaureate in a field other than nursing, you could consider a credit bank situation such as Excelsior College. Their liberal arts baccalaureate is one of the most "liberal" in the nation in terms of what they will accept toward the degree. Then you can look at the online MSN/NP programs that require RN licensure and a baccalaureate in any field. These typically require a few "bridge" classes to make the jump to MSN. Check out St. Louis University as an excellent example of the above.
I am finishing my B.S. in Liberal Studies from Excelsior, then going for an online MSN in nursing education from University of Wyoming (30 semester hours plus a "bridge" of 3 classes). I then plan to obtain a post-master's certificate that will credit my MSN work. This appears to be my fastest, least expensive option since I have a lot of college credit--and it also provides me with multiple job options, since I am our family's primary provider.
If you don't care to do midwifery, you could pursue an FNP from Frontier.
Does anyone have recommendations for online RN-BSN programs without a clinical component? I am really against working as an RN 36 hours a week, and then having to go be in clinicals somewhere. It seems a little redundant.
Welcome! I was accepted to SPC and have some financial regrets for not going there. But I didn't think working nights I could to the extras like finding a family and going to clinics and what not. SPC is indeed an excellent school with an excellent local reputation. Now that I'm working day shift, I see it's perfectly doable and the best bargain for a BSN I've ever heard of.
Tweety - I am thinking about spc online - is there a lot of clinical and can it be done in my area? (I'm actually about 2 hours north of Tampa and could go there if I really had to... $78 credit hour is just too good to pass up since my employer has a dismal $900 year reimbursement) I'm waiting (impatiently) for someone from spc to call me and give me some info.
Tweety - I am thinking about spc online - is there a lot of clinical and can it be done in my area? (I'm actually about 2 hours north of Tampa and could go there if I really had to... $78 credit hour is just too good to pass up since my employer has a dismal $900 year reimbursement) I'm waiting (impatiently) for someone from spc to call me and give me some info.
gail
Yes, it can definately be done there. You might have to drive over once during your assessment class to do a head-to-toe assessment. But it's primarily online. I had a coworker just finish it and loved it. (As much as you can love such things.)
More than likely you can do your "clinicals" in your area. In "Family" nursing, you have to find a family with a health issue and spend time with them, that certainly can be done there. In Community Health you have to spend time in different situations, but I'm sure there are plenty in your area (like a public health department, homeless shelter or something) that you can arrange to do there, but I'm not sure because they may have a listing of specific sites they are allowed to go to. In leadership, you can pick your own leader to follow (but it can't be your own manager). Otherwise there isn't much clinicals that I'm aware of.
online, no residency requirement program, please post 'em here.
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You're already an RN so what really matters is if the RN-BSN program is either NLN or CCNE approved at this stage of your career.
If state approval is that important to you, then look at it this way:
UofW Green Bay is a state school. Eventually at some point they will get approved by the WI board of nursing, it just hasn't happened yet. It wouldn't make sense for a public state university to run a nursing program and it's graduates wouldn't be approved for WI RN licensure.
Is this a fairly new campus? If so, then that's the reason it hasn't been approved yet. It takes time.
If it is not a new campus but they haven't been approved, then I'd bet that they are working on whatever recommendations/requirements the state gave them in order to get approved. Just like hospitals do for JCAHO accreditation.