RN to BSN

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I'll start off by saying that I've been accepted to an accredited two-year RN program. Super excited! :woot:

My question is that for people who were in the same situation as me, how did you go about continuing on your education to obtain a BSN after your RN?

I was doing some research and I've noticed that a lot of RN-BSN programs are online (even a major university). Is this normal? I always thought that getting a nursing degree online was a bad idea? I'm not trying to bash on anyone that has, I just sincerely do not know.

I also am getting way ahead of myself, but I just want to prepare myself for the future. Thanks for any answers! I appreciate the help!

(sorry if this is in the wrong section)

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Specializes in ER, Trauma, ICU, CVICU, EP.

I completed my BSN online through University of Texas at Arlington - it was a grueling (mind numbing, for me) process that I found more difficult than my ADN. This was related directly to the subject matter: nursing leadership, research, health assessment, community health, etc. I was an LVN prior to becoming and RN, so the ADN program I was in was really an upgrade on information I had from previous education and experience. What I gained from my experience in my BSN program has not directly impacted my practice, what it did do was allow me to appreciate my own drive and tenacity - that I could get through anything. And, I could do it well. I went into my BSN program with the solid intent of using it as a springboard for my masters. Well, yesterday I was accepted into the ACNP program that was my first pick. So, for me - it provided what I needed to continue with my educational goals. As a full-time ER/Trauma nurse with 3 sons, it also provided me with the flexibility I needed to maintain some semblance of work-life balance. Good luck to you in all your endeavors.

K

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That's good to hear! I also want to continue on for my masters after my BSN and wanted to make sure that doing it online won't be steps backward, you know?

Thank you for the advice and congradulations on your acceptance to continue your education!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I also want to continue on for my masters after my BSN and wanted to make sure that doing it online won't be steps backward, you know?
It's not as if online degrees are stamped with a notation to indicate they were earned online. Online degree holders receive the same degrees and transcripts as their counterparts who attended classroom-based lectures.

I also completed an online RN-to-BSN program and wouldn't have done it any other way. Online coursework allowed me to work full time 12-hour night shifts without interruption.

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Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.

RN-BSN assumes you already have clinical experience from your original RN program and from working, thus there is generally no clinical time for RN-BSN. Mine requires a capstone, but only if the nurse has less than two years of experience. Online is great!

I go to a university and most of the classes are online, but they do offer hybrid classes as well.

Annie

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