RN to BSN programs

[Callagahan]

Looking to go back and get my BSN. I live in St. Paul, MN. What are the best schools and what is the cost and time for these schools. Please let me know what your experiences have been.

Thanks!

[klone, MSN, RN]

That's a very vague question. Are you looking for brick-and-mortar or online program? Do you want a "prestigious" program or do you not care so much where it's from as long as it's accredited?

[Callagahan]

Looking for mostly online programs with a small amount of class time.

[klone, MSN, RN]

We have forums here that are specifically for online learning, as well as forums for specific programs, such as Western Governor's, OU, UTA, etc

Online Nursing Schools, Traditional Schools, Colleges, Universities

[applesxoranges, BSN, RN]

I think Ohio University limits their program to five states and I don't know if Illinois is one of them. They are cheap and very liberal with the credits they accepted. I will be done with my RN to BSN in 9 months but I doubled up on some of the classes.

University of Louisiana at Layfayette was another option I looked at. I think they are NLNAC/ACEN accredited and not CCNE if that applies to you (I can't remember). I think most jobs take either or except potentially the military. I think I heard good things about their program.

University of Texas at Arlington is another popular option. I didn't like that they didn't accept me quickly and they don't accept you right away.

I looked at Kaplan but they are expensive and some people view them as "for profit."