The RN-BSN self-torture comes to a close ...

Published

Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Sorta. :D

I have narrowed the RN-BSN program field to three candidates, and I'm stopping there! No more researching programs ... I can't take it! :) I have compiled a spreadsheet, for I am a dork. But enough is enough. I must pick!

Here are the top 3:

http://bsnlinc.wisconsin.edu/ -- UW-Green Bay. This one is my favorite, overall. I'd have to take chemistry, but that's okay. I just have a good feeling about this program, for whatever reason. Maybe because I like the color green? Who knows. (I'm kidding.)

http://www.chamberlain.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=110 -- Chamberlain. I think I like this one because you get awarded lots of credit for being an RN. However, they're jerking me around with the transfer credits, but that was addressed in my other post. ;) We'll see how it all shakes out. I have a feeling, though, that this one will be too spendy. Seriously.

http://www.sru.edu/pages/13569.asp -- Slippery Rock University. I've read a few recent posts from SRU students, and it does sound like a good program. I'm planning on applying and seeing where I land as far as what I'll have to take.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Med surg and Psych.

Good Luck to you with your endeavors, and hey congrats on being our "guide". you might as well have the title because you have been guiding us for how long? LOL! Again good luck to you as you work toward your BSN. I hope everything goes your way. Traci

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.

LOL...you made a spreadsheet. :rotfl:

That is sooo Lunah. :chuckle

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
LOL...you made a spreadsheet. :rotfl:

That is sooo Lunah. :chuckle

I know, I know!! LOL!! But it has URLs, costs. comments, accreditation, etc. I'll post it in Hopefull2009's thread. :D

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.

When I was a CNA, I worked with a Nurse that was doing Slippery Rock BSN online. I remember one of her assignments was that she had to video record a Head to Toe assessment. She was trying to figure out how to memorize every step and make it flow. I suggested that she tape up some sort of grid or chart on the wall behind the camera so that it would que her step by step. This was way before Excelsior ever entered my brain. I guess in a way there was a tiny seed of EC instilled in me and I didn't even know it. Good Luck Lunah! I know that you will figure it out. I may even look into Slippery Rock but I kinda have my heart set on UNC, Go Tarheels!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in O.R Trauma Nurse.

Thanks for the spread sheet now I am getting the Luna fever

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Oh gawd, I'm contagious! LOL ;)

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in O.R Trauma Nurse.

good luck and thanks for the spread sheet:up: i feel like catching the lunah fever and researching myself. i was sheduled to start uop last year or so and life got in the way. so who knows maybe now is the time. thanks again

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

I've heard that UOP is very expensive. One of my team leaders (charge nurse) had started UOP and didn't like the format, or the experience. She's looking elsewhere now.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Pediatric/Adolescent, Med-Surg.

I work with some nurses that are/have gone to SRU for their RN-BSN. I hear it's a good program, but I think I'll end up attending Chatham University's all on-line RN-BSN http://www.chatham.edu With the agreement they have with my employeer and school, I get over 20% off tuition. :)

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Can't argue with 20% off! :D How awesome!!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Whichever you choose, Lunah, you'll rock it.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion