Which online RN-BSN to do?!

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Specializes in ICU, CCU.

Here is my current background:

I have my ADN, RN license, and will start an ICU residency next month in the state of TN. I'll likely be placed either in CCU or MICU, and I will also be cross-trained in Dialysis. I will be on a contract of one year, starting next week. I went to school here in TN, and now working, but I am from WA state.

My current plan is to get my BSN asap, considering travel nursing after my contract year, become an APN, a NP or CRNA (not sure yet, but I will shadow, etc.). I want to settle in WA, with CA coming in second.

So, what is a good, affordable, reputable, online RN-BSN program I should take?

I have heard about WGU and UTA. I am hesitant with WGU because of the 3.0 GPA pass/fail effect. Don't know too much about UTA, but have heard good things about it. So I would like to know other programs as well.

I am also considering length of program. I want to start now, as my grace period is next month, but I may request forbearance. Please share your experiences and advice, especially if you are/were a student of an online RN-BSN program.

THANK YOU! :)

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Specializes in ICU, CCU.

EDIT: In the past hour..haha, I have done some research, and I apparently can't enroll into UTA, as I am in TN and from WA. I have also read some UTA vs WGU forums, and it looks like WGU is the more convenient one. I have also read that a few grad schools that I am interested in attending in the future, accept WGU BSN grads, but I do not know to what degree.

Nonetheless! I am still hesitant about the WGU pass/fail grade affecting my GPA when I apply to grad schools, mainly. And, I would like to know of any schools you know that are comparable if not better than WGU in your opinion/research.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I enjoyed my experience at WGU. Other affordable options are...

1. Fort Hays RN to BSN $186/credit

2. Eastern New Mexico RN to BSN $203/credit

3. Ohio Univ RN to BSN $243/credit

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Specializes in Cardiac (adult), CC, Peds, MH/Substance.

Keep in mind that. 3.0 GPA will likely cause issues with many NP programs (not all) and... Well,I can't say it impacts all CRNA programs, but I'm not aware of any program it wouldn't impact.

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