University of Phoenix Online for BSN

suzanne4, RN · Jan 15, 2006

University has an excellent program. But, you are wrong with your information about their program. Yes, it is on-line and they know that you are working, but it is also quite accelerated compared to some traditional programs. You normally do one class at a time, but they last only about five weeks, and you have quite a bit of work to do during that time. You will be working on that class on a daily basis, or at least everyone that I know that has been thru their on-line programs have.

I received my MBA thru them, before their on-line programs were even available. And I will be using them for my doctorate, when I finally have some free time that opens up for me.

sparkplug · Jan 15, 2006

The classes are 5 weeks long and very intense, you must be very disciplined to do this. They have great tech support and I learned an incredible amount of information from not only my profs but the people in my classes as well.

Teamwork can be a little difficult if you get on a team where only one or two do the work and you are down to the wire. There is teamwork and individual work due on the same dates at times and it can be stressful.

I loved the program and missed not taking classes but will probably restart in May for my MSN. Email me if you need more info.

Trauma Columnist · Jan 23, 2006

I too did the UofP BSN and then MSN online - very challenging but I learned an awful lot in a very short period of time also.

military spouse · Jan 25, 2006

I've only completed one course for the MSN program and was surprised at the amount of time/dedication it took. I'm used to attending traditional classes and really missed the "clues" a "live" instructor gives you. I guess my point is this: the UOP program may be much more challenging than you realize. I worked with several people who attended one of their campuses and a few of them had taken UOP online classes and they were the first to say they would rather attend a traditional UOP class than the online format. There are weekly papers (research and more research), powerpoint presentations, and daily interaction with class members.

nuberianne_RN · Jan 26, 2006

i've only completed one course for the msn program and was surprised at the amount of time/dedication it took.
can you bgive me an idea of how much work you did on a weekly basis? this question is for all of you who have completed classes through uofp.

military spouse · Jan 26, 2006

Hi,

Please keep in mind that I only took one course, so I don't have the experience or perspective of long-term students. I probably averaged 15-20 hours of reading, researching, typing, participating each week. I know a few people that took UOP classes at a campus and they spent much less time preparing, but they did spend one evening per week in a classroom. Just depends on what you like. I hope all goes well for you :)

NICU_RN_CN · Jan 26, 2006

After I completed my ADN I attended the Universirt of South Alabama's RN-BSN online. You can get more info at the website:http://www.southalabama.edu/nursing/rn_to_bsn_program_information.htm

I graduated the program while working full time and made good grades. You are only required to do 1 preacticum at the end of the program in any area you wish. It worked for me.

TrennaRN · Jan 28, 2006

Reply to University of Phoenix Online

I just graduated from UoP 11/30/05. I now have my BSN and I absolutely loved the program. I was nice to go to school in my pajamas. Many times I would put the kids to bed then do my homework. There are no tests to take, there is just lots of reading and posting assignments, power points to do as well as written papers. I am not a test taker so I took this route and I am VERY HAPPY I did. I find that UoP had the time for me and I had the time for it! You can log onto the school website and post assignments and discussion materials and questions from anywhere. I had three clinical classes that I just utilized my community resources for. It was an awesome experience. I truly had a blast. I can give you the name of my academic advisor if you so desire to get more info. My advisor was the bomb! VERY HELPFUL.