Which online RN to BSN program, while working FT?

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Specializes in Emergency.

Which online RN-BSN program would you recommend while working full time? preferably without clinicals. I'm NOT going to pursue MN/PhD.

I may consider the local college as well since I prefer human interaction but certain online programs may be more cost-effective and faster as well.

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Specializes in labor & delivery.

I do the online program through Grand Canyon University. It is 12 classes(depending on what you have had), each is 5 weeks long. I work full-time and still pick up extra shifts when I can. It is very doable. No clinicals involved. My hospital has a partnership with them and we get a discount on tuition. Good luck in your search.

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UWF and UCF offer online programs. Not sure where you are from, but those are the cheaper ones in Florida.

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Hi you can check out Ohio University. there is a thread on AN you can check it out.Students share there experiences on working while in the program and much more.Good luck on you decision.

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Serenity1 if you don't mind what is the cost per credit for grand canyon and how many nursing credits are needed to complete the program

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Specializes in labor & delivery.
Serenity1 if you don't mind what is the cost per credit for grand canyon and how many nursing credits are needed to complete the program

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I needed 12 classes which were 36 credits. A co-worker only needed 10 classes because she had taken other prereqs before applying. I think they still require a minimum of 12 classes--you can test out of some of them as well, but I did not and do not know much about it. The cost per credit hour is $450--high, but I receive tuition reimbursement and a 20% discount through my hospital. I looked at ASU as well, but I like taking one class at a time. It took a few weeks to get used to, but it works with my schedule very well. I started when I was still on night shift and it was fine. Hope this helps.

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USA - University of South Alabama Nursing is the program I am starting soon. It is strictly online. It cost $340-350 per credit hour. From what i heard on here it is a good program. They offer rn-bsn in three semesters or four

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Western Governors University. Online.

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Specializes in Case Management, Home Care, ICU, BMT,.

I successfully completed the on line Chamberlain RN-BSN program while working full time. It took me a little over 2 years. I'm a diploma grad with a BA in a non-nursing field, so I had to do 6 general education courses. I survived and graduated about a year ago with Presidential Honors! Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

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

There are hundreds of programs. I usually recommend students check with their local colleges and universities first because so many have online programs, and the tuition will likely be less expensive. Good luck!

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I have my RN license and I wouldlike to do the RN-BSN degree online ,but I just don't know which school offers the best online classes. Does any one has an idea?:confused:

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Specializes in Nephrology.

I'm currently working on mine at Mankato State University MN online. I work full time as does my husband (who is also in school) and we have 2 children (3&4yrs). I will complete this program in a total time frame of about 1 1/2 yrs taking 1-2 classes at a time including summer term. I paid about $2500 this semester for 8 credits. The curriculum just changed to require 10 classes, however since I started with the old curriculum, I only needed 8 classes (total of 33 credits). I have been able to find time and get straight A's so far. Good luck!

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