There is not much info regarding the online RN-BSN program at Suny Empire on the web or on AN. I am graduate from an ADN program and have 5 years experience working in the CCU. I know I eventualIy need my BSN degree and decided to go to Empire. Tuition is $245/credit so it's less expensive than most of the online schools out there. I'm not looking for an accelerated degree or a program where a class is crammed into 5 weeks. That just doesn't work for me.
I would like to share my experience so far. Although, I haven't started the semester yet because it begins in September, my experience has been smooth so far. The program is not an accelerated course and follows a traditional fall and spring semester. The application process was easy and they accepted all of my credits from my ADN. I only have to take upper division nursing classes. If you have your CCRN, they will accept it for 4 credits and you will have to take 9 classes instead of 10. There are clinicals and the clinical coordinator emails you a list of places that are close to you so you can set it up 6 months prior to starting the class. My correspondence with the professors so far have been very timely.
So, that's where I stand right now. I'll update further when the semester starts. And if you have any questions please feel to ask.
Good luck to all of you who are starting your BSN at wherever you are. :)
