RN to BSN

I feel your pain but all BSN programs of any repute require a student to develop a question/topic/theme and then research it. Synthesizing what is gleaned from the literature IS education. This is one of the hallmarks of a professional. Those who attended a 4 year continuous program write papers also. Current ADN programs are also adding more papers. Our complex nursing profession is more than regurgitating facts.

If you chose to climb the ladder into leadership/manager/committee chair positions you need to encapsulate your thoughts in a cogent email with supporting facts/figures/documentations. 

I can understand though what you are seeking.  I hated writing papers in my BSN and MSN program but was appreciative of the educational growth they provided me in the long run.  Sometimes in BSN programs and definitely in MSN programs you GET to choose the topic to write about. This can be a win/win situation.

You are wise to look at many RN to BSN programs and what they entail. Best wishes on your educational journey.  You will be surprised about the pride instilled in you when you write an excellent paper.

I went to VCU for my RN-BSN. It was 99% online and the program wasn't too strenuous.