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'm currently in the RN-BSN program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, and my experience has generally been good (there was one lousy professor). It's NLN-accredited, inexpensive (~$800 per 3-credit class), has no travel requirement to PA, and has fewer general education requirements than many other programs. I would highly recommend it.
bootynurse- i know this post was from a while ago but I am currently in the sru online rn-bsn program and I'm having difficulty feeling everything out? Did you actaully sit down and study or just kinda read as you took the tests? I've taken other online classes before & they were all a joke - like you didn't have to do anything. Any tips are appreciated! :)
Specializes in OR, PACU, GI, med-surg, OB, school nursing.
bootynurse- i know this post was from a while ago but I am currently in the sru online rn-bsn program and I'm having difficulty feeling everything out? Did you actaully sit down and study or just kinda read as you took the tests? I've taken other online classes before & they were all a joke - like you didn't have to do anything. Any tips are appreciated! :)
Dang straight I study! I read everything that is assigned. I have found the SRU quizzes and tests fairly easy. Writing papers is a lot more work, and the group assignments are a real pain because everyone is geographically separated. I have worked my butt off in some of my classes to earn A's. I'm just taking one class at a time so I don't feel overwhelmed with school/work/motherhood.
What classes are you taking this semester? I'm taking 408: Nursing Care Delivery in a Managed Care Environment.
Dang straight I study! I read everything that is assigned. I have found the SRU quizzes and tests fairly easy. Writing papers is a lot more work, and the group assignments are a real pain because everyone is geographically separated. I have worked my butt off in some of my classes to earn A's. I'm just taking one class at a time so I don't feel overwhelmed with school/work/motherhood.
What classes are you taking this semester? I'm taking 408: Nursing Care Delivery in a Managed Care Environment.
okay thanks haha. i'm taking health assessment, transitions, & informatics. They don't seem too bad - transitions is just writing papers & informatics is just quizzes & db's.
I do all the reading & that, I just didn't know if I needed to do more or something.
What have you found to be the most difficult courses??
Specializes in OR, PACU, GI, med-surg, OB, school nursing.
So far, Assessment and Group Process have been the hardest for me. I was unable to start the clinical portion of Assessment until halfway through the semester because the instructor didn't send the necessary paperwork, despite me asking her about it every few days. I had to take an incomplete because I got started so late. Group Process was fun, but the big group project was a drag. Give me a class with lots of reading and DB and some tests, and I'm happy; other assignments I'm not too crazy about. I'm not looking forward to Community Health and Case Management because they have so much clinical, and the clinical portion of Assessment was a nightmare because of my SRU instructor.
yea, I'm not looking forward to those two either - I decided to take community health by itself for my last semester just because i've read that it was hard.
Just started the Utica College Online Rn-BSN program. The actual BSN degree is conferred thru Syracuse University. Anybody have any experience with this program?
Im in the same boat. Online requires a lot of time. And if you work full time like me and have business ... life is a mad house but it can be done. Im at UOP.
Btw, I just happened to see that Mass. General Hospital has a RN to BSN program online, though it's a little pricey - $12,000. and it takes 14 months.
Question - I know my BA in biology doesn't count for much other than I could start a masters program without the BSN. However, aren't there jobs where you specifically need the BSN? Also if anybody is doing an online BSN program, please tell me the price range. Umass has a year program, and I think it's a better deal than MGH, though I know Mass General has a worldwide reputation as a top hospital - don't know how that would translate to a program, though. Either way, I love online programs - the only hitch is you have to motivate yourself.
Diahni
That isnt bad Im paying $450 a credit... I could be worse
wow, i am glad there is a thread for online rn to bsn programs. i will start my rn program soon and am happy to know I can come to this thread for online info when I am ready to apply.
online, no residency requirement program, please post 'em here.
Group Process was fun, but the big group project was a drag. Give me a class with lots of reading and DB and some tests, and I'm happy; other assignments I'm not too crazy about. I'm not looking forward to Community Health and Case Management because they have so much clinical, and the clinical portion of Assessment was a nightmare because of my SRU instructor..thumb.jpg.7fad9c9706881d1f328dbb66ec1ca46d.jpg){kind=small}
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bootynurse- i know this post was from a while ago but I am currently in the sru online rn-bsn program and I'm having difficulty feeling everything out? Did you actaully sit down and study or just kinda read as you took the tests? I've taken other online classes before & they were all a joke - like you didn't have to do anything. Any tips are appreciated! :)