RN to BSN Recommendations?

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Specializes in Pediatric.

Hi!, I'm in block 3 of my RN program and am looking to start by BSN bridge program fall of 2016. Any recommendations for in-state and out-of-state programs? Thanks so much!!

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Specializes in Neuro, Telemetry.

The 4 main universities are NAU, GCU, ASU, and UofA. They are listed in order of cost. I am going to attend NAU starting this fall while still in Block 4 at SCC. NAU is the only school that allows you to start the RN-BSN during 3rd block or later if not enrolled in CEP. So far the process with them has been pretty smooth. I was able to do everything online, but it did take about a month and a half to get everything processed by them. I know someone going to ASU in spring for their RN-BSN who said it was similar for processing, so that is probably pretty normal. I have heard good things about all 4 programs and chose NAU purely for price. UofA is the most prestigious of the Universities in Arizona, followed by ASU if that matters to you. GL

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Specializes in Pediatric.

Hi, thank you for the info! I have started the process with NAU as well because of the relatively low cost. I have to take 4 classes before I can actually start the NAU program, so I figured two next spring and two next summer and THEN I can start the program....long process! That's great you can start in block 4! Best of luck! I have read some posts about out-of-state programs...have you looked into any of those?

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Western Governors University, Ohio University, and University of Southern Indiana are very cost-effective options.

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Im curious what classes you need to take in order to apply for the RN-BSN through NAU or ASU from block 3 or 4?

Thanks

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Specializes in Neuro, Telemetry.

NAU is the only AZ university (that I'm aware of) that allows dual enrollment in the RN-BSN program starting in block 3. The rest wont admit until you have passed NCLEX. The classes you need to take are listed on the NAU RN-BSN site. Just search it when going to the NAU site. Same for ASU.

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I don't know much but when I went to my orientation for ASU (I'm a CEP student) there was a couple of people that were starting in block 3. I would recommend talking to a nursing advisor at either the university or CC for a solid answer.

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Specializes in Pediatric.

Hi suec_83, I have to take patho, college algebra/math, statistics, and a humanities. So should be starting NAU fall of 2016 :)))

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