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.
Any one have any experience with Penn State or Drexel's online RN to BSN? I got my RN from Excelsior College and I love online learning, but I dont want the reputation anymore of the "Online School" on my resume. I'm from Pennsylvania and both of these programs have Brick and Mortor Schools with them, so no one will know I went online. I just wanted to hear feedback.
My only advice is be careful. Some colleges won't take Excelsior credits- ex: a & P and micro. I ran into that problem at South. They told me at first they would take them, but after I had enrolled and taken 2 classes, they decided not to take them. Just be careful.
On your diploma, it doesn't say "online" program.
Shari
Any one have any experience with Penn State or Drexel's online RN to BSN? I got my RN from Excelsior College and I love online learning, but I dont want the reputation anymore of the "Online School" on my resume. I'm from Pennsylvania and both of these programs have Brick and Mortor Schools with them, so no one will know I went online. I just wanted to hear feedback.
celsior and feel the same way about online schools. I finally have a new job where the facility will pay part of the tuition p to so much and I wont have to stay for any length of time afterward. I am also interested in Drexel, Immaculata, University of MD and and other schools with a well known name that doesn't show that I have taken an online course. University of Delaware also has an online course. Let me know if you find out anything good.I was going to try Thomas Edison but they don't have the best recognition; they do however have a pretty easy and quick course.
I teach an online course for a school that also has a brick and mortar program and I agree that is the best way to go. Pick a school with a good reputation and a history of providing quality education that offers the online options that you need rather than a school that other people might question because they never heard of it and are not 100% sure it is a "diploma mill."
Now that plenty of reputable universities offer online options, there is no need for a legitmate to buy their degree from a diploma mill. While there are some good "online only" programs out there, why risk having someone not be sure of your credentials. In today's environment, there are plenty of well-known, reputable options to choose from.
i contacted the university of wyoming. i am really considering the program but when i spoke to the women (leann) she told me it takes the "average" student to finish about two years. here is the email she sent me. does any one know if it is possible to finish the program in less then 15-18 months?
i read on line in allnurses.com that you can start the program one year after you start your adn. true or not true, if so how and what classes do you take?
we currently offer the program early to some communities in wyoming. otherwise, students must complete an adn program, meet prerequisite courses and have current rn licensure to be formally admitted to the school of nursing.
what is the unit load per semester?
students may complete our program on a part- or full-time basis.
if i have already taken pharmacology do i have to take it again? i have 4 units worth.
we do require upper division pathophysiology and pharmacology courses that are offered online here at uw.
also, for the non-nursing classes which look like general education, will california ge count for those classes? areas a-e? or when i apply an evaluator will make that decision?
it depends on how uw accepts the credits from various schools. we request the prospective students go ahead and apply for admission. once admission has been finalized, we can review your transfer evaluation together so that you'll know the courses needed for the bsn degree. you can then decide whether or not to apply for formal admission to the school of nursing.
does the college diploma state on it "distance program"?
no, at this time diplomas state bachelor of science in nursing. the location of on- or off-campus isn't noted on diplomas.
do most people finish it in a year?
the average completion time for our program is two years.
i would really like to hear some other things on this program. the price is what is keeping me really interested. thanks
I sat through the replay of the online open house at Drexel yesterday and I was very impressed. There is no maximum amount of credits you can transfer in. They seemed very flexible. I'm leaning towards their program. Anyone else familiar with this program?
I stumbled across this thread a while back, read it, explored options and now am throughly confused, LOL. Background on me, I have an ADN, got my RN 5 years ago, worked for about 7 months or so and then had a special needs child that I've been at home with ever since. I would love to get my BSN but I do not meet the working for 1 year requirement. I find that many programs have so many clinical hours that are just not possible with my daughters (my 2nd came with her own set of health issues). I actually had enrolled at one time with a program in FL, (exhausted and spacing the name at the moment), but found all the courses required to be very daunting, and now I'm ready to try again. Any suggestions? TIA
I am wondering if anyone knows of a 100% online, accredited NLN and/or CCNE, 12 month long, RN to BSN program. I have looked at alot of schools-- I have an ADN (6th year in ICU) and want my BSN---then CRNA. I don't want to spend 2-3 years getting my BSN, when it took 3 to get my ADN. Thanks for any input!
I am wondering if anyone knows of a 100% online, accredited NLN and/or CCNE, 12 month long, RN to BSN program. I have looked at alot of schools-- I have an ADN (6th year in ICU) and want my BSN---then CRNA. I don't want to spend 2-3 years getting my BSN, when it took 3 to get my ADN. Thanks for any input!
I am wondering if anyone knows of a 100% online, accredited NLN and/or CCNE, 12 month long, RN to BSN program. I have looked at alot of schools-- I have an ADN (6th year in ICU) and want my BSN---then CRNA. I don't want to spend 2-3 years getting my BSN, when it took 3 to get my ADN. Thanks for any input!
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is NLN approved and might be done in a year if you double up on the classes, taking four a semester.
online, no residency requirement program, please post 'em here.
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HOw did you like Indiana Wesleyan? I am considering it also..
Shari