RN to BSN

tokmom, BSN, RN · Feb 25, 2014

Hi, I don't belong to Chamberlain, but I do work fulltime and go to school. It is doable once you get a routine.

There used to be a Chamberlain forum. Look at online schools and see if it is there. :)

Suzana2608 · Feb 25, 2014

Thanks @tokmom. I will look into that forum.

roseonye · Feb 25, 2014

It is doable. When i started CCN in 2013 i was working F/T,and had a 2yr old. While in school got pregnant and had the baby this month and finished this month February. Stay on top of your post and assignment. Only con is its expensive but i dont regret it because i learnt a lot. good luck

WIS Nurse · Mar 2, 2014

I just finished the RN-BSN program last week. It took me 2 years taking 1-2 classes at a time, working full time with 3 kids at home. It is a very flexible program. Make sure you stay on top of the discussion questions, they are usually worth more than half your grade. Use the "preview" week to check out your discussion questions for the entire 8 weeks. This really helped me. CCN was a wonderful program and I am continuing with my MSN-FNP and start in May. Good luck in your program.

scoope23 · Apr 19, 2014

Thanks for the feedback. I am considering Chamberlain as well for the RN-BSN program... only downside I keep hearing about is the cost of the program

Editorial Team / Moderator · Apr 20, 2014

Thanks for the feedback. I am considering Chamberlain as well for the RN-BSN program... only downside I keep hearing about is the cost of the program

Yep, that was the only downside for me. Luckily I already had a lot of credits coming into it, so I only needed 32 credits for my BSN. I also had employer reimbursement and a small scholarship to assist.

scoope23 · Apr 20, 2014

Yep, that was the only downside for me. Luckily I already had a lot of credits coming into it, so I only needed 32 credits for my BSN. I also had employer reimbursement and a small scholarship to assist.

I'm in the same boat. I only need 10 classes to finish my BSN with them.... I'm a new RN and haven't received my nursing job yet... generally speaking, how long do you have to be employed at a job before you are eligible for tuition reimbursement?

Editorial Team / Moderator · Apr 20, 2014

I'm in the same boat. I only need 10 classes to finish my BSN with them.... I'm a new RN and haven't received my nursing job yet... generally speaking, how long do you have to be employed at a job before you are eligible for tuition reimbursement?

I think it varies. The last trauma center where I worked as a civilian nurse (I'm Army now) required people to be there 6 months before tuition assistance benefits would kick in. It was pretty generous, though - up to 9 credits per semester or $5250 per calendar year.