RN TO BSN On-Line?

NewmanFamily6 · Sep 4, 2008

ODU is supposed to have one of the best RN to BSN programs out there. Check out ODU online they are fully accredited!

Editorial Team / Moderator · Sep 4, 2008

I know this is probably the largest thread on this forum, but it's worth a read:

https://allnurses.com/forums/f125/rn-bsn-online-105380.html

There are SO many online RN-BSN programs ... I've been researching them ad nauseam!!

txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN · Sep 4, 2008

i had never heard of this college but went to take a look ... seems very rigid and very challenging...did i see right that transfer students much present with a 3.5 in associate/diploma nursing grades.... i am going to bookmark this site ...thanks for posting

odu is supposed to have one of the best rn to bsn programs out there. check out odu online they are fully accredited!

Editorial Team / Moderator · Sep 5, 2008

Yeah, ODU is good ... here is the link in case anyone needs it: http://dl.odu.edu/database.php?todo=program&id=30

Editorial Team / Moderator · Sep 5, 2008

And here's the curriculum, because the website isn't very intuitive ...

http://hs.odu.edu/nursing/academics/post_licensure/Curriculum/ugrad_curric_post.shtml

SunnyLu2008 · Sep 7, 2008

I have been researching online RN to BSN for some time and I'm just confused!! I am looking for a program that gives credit for my 25+ years of experience as a nurse. And so many do not give as much credit for my nursing diploma. Price is important but I need flexibility and prefer to do very little clinical/practicum. It is frustrating that many websites will not give details but expect you to give your phone numbers and have a rep call you. The calls always seem to come at inconvenient times when I do not have my notes nearby. Thanks to anyone(especially those who are have a nursing diploma) who can give me information on what program they chose and pros/cons

Thanks

2btmanrn · Sep 8, 2008

SunnyLu2008

You are so right. The school representatives seem to call me when I am eating.

I get confused about all of this On-line stuff either. After my horrible experience from nursing school. I can't seem to believe what these representatives are saying on the phone. They sound so desperate in trying to get me signed up. I don't need any more scam artists. Done with that.

I would appreciate if someone has already completed the BSN On-Line

program to respond to our questions.

This time, I will take my time and research the school before I waste my money again.

Keep me informed.

Thanks you guys!

mcknis · Sep 8, 2008

anyone hear about Fort Hays out of KS? or, any comments on said school?

nmidas · Sep 28, 2008

I'd like to first state- stay AWAY from the "For-profit" schools. The most famous is of course University of Phoenix.

Having gone to NSNA (national student nurses assoc) meeting in Dallas (Grapevine) this past semester- I attending a graduate studies seminar and the first topic they discusses was stick to an online program that is associated with a Brick and Mortar school. The best ones of course are the online programs for schools with which you are familiar or that can be found on US News and World report. There are plenty to choose from - from schools with meeting in person once to twice a month to those who have no contact with humans outside of chat room.

find whats important to you- since its all almost lecture material videos and books are how the newest GNs are coming out of some schools- soon with nursing instructor shortages the majority of nursing schools will be this way. So decide if going to school a few times a month is ok or you don't want it at all, decide if you need face to face with a human instructor once in a while or if doing it by chat room is ok.

THen decide cost, and how much your hospital will pay of course, and ALSO see if any hospitals around you are doing a cohort type education. For instance many Dallas hospitals are in bed with UTArlington. They have a 14-16 month RN-BSN program for only $5K! AND because some hospitals pay up to $5K per year for education your tuition is paid for! Some even offer $1800 per semester- well 3 semesters would then be $5400 (in potential remimbursement)

ALSO one particular hospital system in dallas- (has a college in waco) - I don't know the details of the others- has bargained with UTA to DROP a pre-req or two!! CHEMISTRY ANYONE? (yes they dropped its requirement) They just need their ADRN stuff, and 4 other courses like Tech writing, statistics, and basic core classes!