RN-to-BSN online suggestions

[Siciliangirl]

I graduated this year from the ADN program at a community college. After graduating and getting my license, I discovered the nursing program is not accredited. Anyway, I am looking to continue on to get my BSN (from an accredited program!) and am looking for guidance! I have seen reviews online for a few schools. If I am going to pay that kind of money, I want to make sure I choose a good program. Any suggestions? Anyone go through an online program and highly recommend it? I have a friend who went through Chamberlain and said she didn't learn anything. Also saw a lot of bad reviews about them. I was also looking at Capella, Indiana Wesleyan, and UIC. Comments, opinions, suggestions, and recommendations welcome!!! Thank you!!!

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Have you explored your local programs? Most traditional schools in my part of the country now have online RN-BSN programs - and they are MUCH less expensive than any of the commercial (for profit, investor owned) schools. However, the fact that your original program is not accredited may be problematic. Be sure to check the admission qualifications... it should include information about whether they only accept graduates of accredited programs.

Best of luck to you.

[marwidog]

I am currently in an RN to MSN program at Western Governors University (I'll get my BSN about halfway through). Tuition is a flat rate about 3500/semester, and as long as you complete the required 12 credits, you can add more classes each semester and finish even faster. It's 100% online. I have a program mentor who is coaching me along the entire way, and a course mentor for each course. It's all around been an awesome experience. They're also accredited across the US. I referred one friend from work who's in the program now, too, and she might finish faster than me. She's really liked it. Hope this helps! You can PM me with any questions.