RN-to-BSN

[ReyMysterioso]

I have a relative with an AAS in Nursing with several years of RN experience under their belt. They're interested in getting a BSN, and since I went from zero to bachelor's in less than a year for $5 were wanting to know if I could help them save time/money. 
Most of our degrees on here are business/IT/computers or box-check liberal arts degrees. I'm not that familiar with degree-hacking to earn a BSN. 
While I'm pretty certain it's not practical or possible to do the conventional transfer-all-but-6cr thing.... where CAN you maximize cheap transfer credits and alt-credits for BSN programs?

[rachel83az]

WGU has one: https://www.wgu.edu/online-nursing-healt...ogram.html

[dfrecore]

Many 4yr schools have a decently priced degree. I know my local 4yr state school had a RN-to-BSN program that was about $13k. I'd start by looking locally. I'd also ask around at her hospital, there will be nurses that know of local options that are decently priced. Her hospital may also have an agreement locally. They may also pay.
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Last I checked, the following competency-based programs all have RN-to-BSN programs:
NAU Personalized Learning
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - MyWay
U of Wisconsin Flex
Walden Tempo Learning
Capella Flexpath
WGU

[CatsDomino]

I'm a BSN working on my MHA and did my BSN right after my RN due to a 2+2 agreement in place between the program I attended at my local community college and a state university. This is fairly common where I live with RN programs leading directly to the last two years of a BSN program, with many of those being offered online. I don't know of any BSN programs that allow alternative credits due to the type of work you do and licensing standards. I do know that my hospital and many others have incentives such as paying for tuition/fees/books for RNs to get their BSN - this is how I was able to get mine. If they haven't already, your relative should check with their employer to find out if there are educational benefits available and how to take advantage of that. It may not save them time, but it could save them lots of money. My hospital is paying 100% for my MHA as part of my benefits just like they paid for my BSN.

[Alpha]

American Sentinel University merged or was taken over by Post University recently so perhaps they're offering a good deal?
 Advanced Degrees in Nursing | RN to BSN, MSN, DNP | American Sentinel

[HelenCook]

Depending on her reasons for getting her degree, it may be a better option to get her Bachelor's in something else. She will still get credit for her Associate's.

[bjcheung77]

I would also recommend the local public/state college to get their education as a first choice, if there are no opening or for some reason or another she wants an exclusively online option, then the Competency Based degree providers would be best as she can still continue to work while getting an upgrade in their education.

[dfrecore]

Depending on her reasons for getting her degree, it may be a better option to get her Bachelor's in something else. She will still get credit for her Associate's.

The RN-to-BSN will be your biggest bang for your buck - you are MUCH better off with a BSN than almost any other degree in this instance.  And considering that there are MANY inexpensive options, there's no reason to not do this degree.

[HelenCook]

Depending on her reasons for getting her degree, it may be a better option to get her Bachelor's in something else. She will still get credit for her Associate's.

The RN-to-BSN will be your biggest bang for your buck - you are MUCH better off with a BSN than almost any other degree in this instance.  And considering that there are MANY inexpensive options, there's no reason to not do this degree.

I only based that on talking to my mom, who is a nurse. Pretty much every RN she knows is trying to get out of nursing and wishing they had a degree in anything else.

[Kab]

Depending on her reasons for getting her degree, it may be a better option to get her Bachelor's in something else. She will still get credit for her Associate's.

The RN-to-BSN will be your biggest bang for your buck - you are MUCH better off with a BSN than almost any other degree in this instance.  And considering that there are MANY inexpensive options, there's no reason to not do this degree.

I only based that on talking to my mom, who is a nurse. Pretty much every RN she knows is trying to get out of nursing and wishing they had a degree in anything else.

This is due to the current situation. Will change when the pandemic is over. This makes the profession more demanded. Also will open more possibilities for the future.
In my opinion a BSN is a very good choice and inversion of resources and time.


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