RN to BSN?

[Missy_RN83]

Hi, I didn't know where else to post this. I am wondering if anyone has done an accelerated RN to BSN program or just a general RN to BSN program. I have an ADN in nursing and have been working in labor and delivery for the past 2 years now but to advance to what I want to do in nursing I need a BSN. Have any of you out there done a program. If so did you like it? Was it really intense? Did you work while doing it? I am looking for a program that I can actually do with a part time nursing job. Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated!

[dmarciniak]

I am currently a full-time ED day CN and am in a RN to BSN program. The school I attend has really catered to the full-time nurse. I am taking 9 credit hours a semester including summer session and the program, even part time, should only take two years total. The school offers 50% reduction in tuition for RN's and schedules classes at times that are most convenient to shift workers and even offers some online. It is a lot of work but I am keeping up my grades and managing not to be too insane. My employer is paying for most of it, and the time was just right.

[nursej22, MSN, RN]

Several colleges in my state offer RN to BSN courses, most designed to accommodate the working RN. I completed mine in 2002 in a program that offered part-time and full-time options. I went full-time (12 credits, 2 days/wk) and worked a .7 FTE (7 eight hour shifts per pay period) and was finished in one year including summer quarter.

The course work was challenging but not overwhelming. When it came time for clinicals, my employer was flexible with my schedule. Biggest obstacle was the commute: 1 1/2 to 2 hours each way. My hubby took over the laundry and dishes. It was a tough, sleep deficient year, but worth it.

[LucasRN]

Hi,

look into Chamberlain college of nursing Rn to BSN online. It is challenging but doable. Good luck

[Jules A, MSN]

I'm working full time and doing it also. Mine is through a local university and mostly online. It is a lot of work but nothing like the pressure of getting my ADN. Good luck!

[Jumelle]

I graduated from an accelerated program RN to BSN back in 2002, it was very intense with a lot of hard work. Around that time I was working full time in the ED twelve hours shift. Most of these programs would cater to your needs because they know most Nurses work F/T.