RN-BSN program with out all the crap

WyndDrivenRain, BSN, RN · May 18, 2011

Chamberlain. Seriously. It fits all the criteria and you will have no problem getting into a MSN program. I was accepted into 6 different schools for MSN-FNP after I did my RN-BSN through them. They are regionally accredited which can be very important as I have noticed more and more schools are specifically listing this in their admission requirements for MSN and DNP programs. I decide to transfer out my MSN-FNP program and go back to Chamberlain for the MSN. So far I'm thrilled with my choice. I'm actually in a scholarly focused environment where people don't expect to be spoon fed every. single. thing. Good luck to you!

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UGADawgs · May 18, 2011

If price is not an issue, check out Penn State. You get 33 credits for your RN license after you pass the NCLEX. However, you do not need an RN license in-hand to start the program, you just need it before the first "clinical" course, which is at the end of the program.

They do have several prerequisites, but most of these like A&P and micro should have been part of your ADN program anyway.

They are also very flexible as far as timing goes. You do not need to have the prerequisites done to start the program, you just have to finish them by the time the program is done.

http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/BachelorinNursing.shtml

I am in my last semester of a state school ADN program. I graduate in August and am looking for a RN-BSN program to get started right away. I know most of the programs require passing the NCLEX first but I want to find the right school for me so I can start any General ED or prereqs required.
I will have about 84 credit hours when I finish in August and most BSN require 120-125 credit hours. The problem is, some of these BSN programs want me to get all these general education courses like history, arts, and all this stuff that I feel is totally irrelavant to a BSN. I dont mind doing a class or two, like statistics or what not, but I dont want to take 20-30 credit hours of BS classes and then only 30 credits of nursing applied classes.
Are there programs that give you 50+ credits for the ADN, maybe some for being a nurse, and then you have to earn 30-60 credits or actual nursing classes to earn a BSN. I also want it regionally accredited so I can get a MSN and the credits will transfer and I dont have to start this mess all over again. The program needs to be 100% online because I might be moving to find a job. I dont mind clinicals though with mentors or what not.
Price is not really an issue, I just want a good program. Thanks for any suggestions!

33762FL · May 18, 2011

I guess you never know until you apply and get a transcript review, but the two programs I've chosen (I will select whichever one gives me a more favorable transcript review and looks like I can finish faster) are SUNY Delhi and Thomas Edison State University (NJ). Bith were only looking for the most common ADN pre-reqs like Micro, A&P 1 and 2, Psych, Developmental, etc. They had looser requirements for the gen-ed classes, which I needed since I want to be able to apply credits from my previous BA to fulfill this rather than take ANY gen-eds again. For example, instead of requiring a specific "US Government" class they just said "X number of credits in social sciences". And the best part is both programs are online, and they are from state universities - so they are far cheaper than any of the online for-profit ripoffs.

parks71 · May 18, 2011

Thanks for the heads up on thoses schools, I will look into them. The one that looks interesting now although I have no requested information yet is Slippery rock university, anyone have any info on this?

Is Chamberlain like Phoenix? I just know Phoenix is frowned upon by some.