Hello out there, this is my first post here. I have been reading for a while and have found some useful and interesting information. I am an LPN. I am single and I work full time. I find traditional education difficult for me as I am somewhat ADD and ADHD. I find that nontraditional forms of learning are a little bit easier for me, as I can study at home and take breaks as needed. One of my biggest desires right now is to finish school. I found that Indiana State offers an LPN to BSN program online that requires some clinical work that can be set up locally. All classes are either online or CLEP, DANTES, or ECE exams. Anyone else out here pursuing this type of degree? I looked into the Excelsior LPN to RN program and really didn't like it. I like that the end result of this is my BSN. Instead of doing it in two steps I can complete it in one. I would love to find some support and maybe someone else doing this program. I could use an e-mail buddy or someone just to chit chat with to help me stay motivated. Thanks so much, Jenn
Well, you've come to the right place. For any who may still be looking for a nursing program via distance learning, Bears' Guide 15th edition mentions 69 such programs. Here's the list: Athabasca University www.athabascau.ca offers an RN-BSN. Atlantic Union College www.atlanticuc.edu offers a BSN completion program. Australian Catholic University www.acuweb.com.au offers master's degrees in clinical nursing, nursing leadership, and nursing practice. Bemidji State University www.bemidjistate.edu/cel/html offers a bachelor's in nursing. California State University-Chico www.rce.csuchico.edu offers an RN-BSN. California State University Dominguez Hills www.csudh.edu offers an RN-BSN and an MSN. Case Western Reserve University http://fpb.cwru.edu offers an intensive MSN and and an intensive ND. University of Central Florida http://distrib.ucf.edu/studentinfo/dlprograms.htm offers an RN-to-BSN. Central Missouri State University www.cmsu.edu/extcamp offers a bachelor's in nursing. Central Queensland University www.dtls.cqu.edu.au offers a research PhD in Nursing. Charles Sturt University www.csu.edu.au/study/de.html offers bachelor's degrees in nursing and master's degrees in clinical nursing and health sciences (nursing). Clarkson College www.clarksoncollege.edu/programs/de.htm offers an RN-to-BSN program. Curtin University of Technology http://cea.curtin.edu.au/distance-ed.html offers bachelor's programs in nursing. Deakin University www.deakin.edu.au/studentlife/distance_education offers master's degrees in health science (nursing). University of Delaware www.udel.edu/ce/udonline/index.shtml offers a BSN and an MSN. Drexel University www.drexel.com offers the RN-to-BSN program as well as master's programs in nursing (leadership & management, nursing education, clinical trials research, versatile individualized program). University of Dundee www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/distlearning offers the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, and MSc. in Palliative Care and Primary Care. Duquesne University www.duq.edu/frontpages/schools/distancelearning.html offers the RN-to-BSN, the master's degree, and the online PhD in Nursing. Eastern Oregon University www2.eou.edu/dde offers a short-residency bachelor's in nursing. Edith Cowan University http://masters.www.ecu.edu.au offers a master's degree in nursing. Excelsior College www.excelsiorcollege.edu offers associate's and bachelor's degrees in nursing as well as an RN-to-MSN program. Flinders University www.flinders.edu.au/disted offers RN-to-BSN and MCN programs. Florida State University http://online.fsu.edu offers a BSN, although it requires several on-site clinicals in-state. Graceland College www.gracelandoutreach.net offers RN-to-BSN and RN-to-MSN programs. Indiana State University www.indstate.edu/distance offers the bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing. Indiana University http://scs.indiana.edu offers a master's degree in nursing. Lakehead University www.lakeheadu.ca/~disedwww offers the RN-to-BSN. Laurentian University http://laurentian.ca/cce/INDEX.HTM offers an RN-to-BSN program. Liverpool John Moores University www.livjm.ac.ul offers a BA in Health Care (Quality Assurance in Nursing). Loyola University (Louisiana) www.loyno.edu offers an RN-to-BSN program. University of Melbourne www.unimelb.edu.au offers the research MPhil and PhD in Nursing. Memorial University of Newfoundland www.ce.mun.ca/distance/default.html offers the RN-to-BSN and the master's in nursing. Mississippi University for Women www.muw.edu/nursing/tupelo offers an RN-BSN program mostly by online methods with some visits to campus. Monash University www.monash.edu.au/offcampus offers the bachelor's in nursing post-RN. Montana State University Bozeman www.montana.edu/level2/extension.html offers the BSN and the MNurs with some on-campus residency in the summer. Montana State University Northern www.msuonline.org offers an RN-to-BSN program by the Internet. Mountain State University www.cwv.edu/sedl/index.html offers a bachelor's in nursing. National University http://online.nu.edu offers bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing. University of New England www.une.edu.au offers a bachelor's in nursing. Northern Arizona University www.nau.edu offers bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing. University of Northern Colorado www.unco.edu/center/extended_studies/index.htm offers an RN-to-BSN. Northern Territory University www.ntu.edu.au offers the BNurs (pre-registration). Old Dominion University www.odu.edu/home/distance.html offers the RN-to-BSN and a master's degree in nursing (family nurse practitioner). Oscail-National Distance Education Centre www.dcu.ie/oscail/index.html offers bachelor's degrees in nursing. University of Phoenix http://online.uophx.edu offers BSN and MSN degrees. Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education www.puk.ac.za offers a Bachelor Curationis. University of Pretoria www.up.ac.za offers the Bachelor Curationis. Regis University www.regis.edu/regis.asp?sctn=onl offers the RN-to-BSN. Robert Gordon University www.rgu.ac.uk offers the BA Community Health Nursing (Community Mental Health Nursing, District Nursing, General Pracrice Nursing, Health Visiting, Occupational Health Nursing), Nursing with Specialist Practice (Blood Transfusion Nursing, Cancer Care, Critical Care Nursing, Hematology Nursing, Palliative Care), Midwifery, or Nursing Studies. University of Saint Francis (Illinois) www.stfrancis.edu//online/index.htm has an`RN-to-BSN and a master's degree in nursing. Saint Francis Xavier University www2.stfx.ca offers an RN-to-BSN program. Saint Joseph's College www.sjcme.edu/cps offers the RN-to-BSN and the MSN. Saint Mary of the Woods College www.smwc.edu offers associate's and bachelor's programs in nursing. University of Saskatchewan www.extension.usask.ca offers the BSN. Seton Hall University www.setonworldwide.net offers an RN-to-BSN and a nurse-practioner master's degree. University of South Africa www.unisa.ac.za offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in nursing science. University of South Alabama http://usaonline.southalabama.edu an RN-to-BSN master's in nursing education University of South Australia www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/flc/external/index.asp offers a bachelor's in nursing (pre-RN) and a master's degree in specialist nursing/midwifery practice. Southern Cross University www.scu.edu.au offers an RN-t0-BHS in Nursing. Southern Oregon University www.sou.edu/ecp/distlearn/index.html offers a bachelor's in nursing. University of Southern Queensland www.usqonline.com.au offers an RN-to-BN program. University of Surrey www. surrey.ac.uk appears to have a master's program. Syracuse University www.yesu.syr.edu offers a master's in nursing. University of Teesside www.tees.ac.uk/cll/Frames/O&Dframe.htm offers dissertation-only MPhil degrees and thesis-only PhDs in Health & Nursing. Texas Christian University www.tcuglobal.edu offers an MSN in Clinical Nursing. Thomas Edison State College www.tesc.edu offers associate's and bachelor's degrees in nursing. University of Victoria www.distance.uvic.ca offers a bachelor's in nursing. Washington State University http://distance.wsu.edu offers an RN-to-BSN with short residency. University of Wyoming www.uwyo.edu offers an RN-to-BSN and an MNurs. Hope you find some nursing buddies to have a mutual support group with! Knock 'em dead! - Ted.
Hi Jennifer, Although I don't know much about LPN - BSN programs, I do know that Indiana State will be my choice school when I pursue my MSN degree. After spending almost too much time researching DL nursing programs, this one appears to have all the qualities that suit my personal needs: - Entirely DL, even clinicals and (I assume) check-offs - A state university that seems to not be in any danger of losing accreditation anytime soon - Tuition is lowered to state levels for all fully DL students - Coursework is equivalent to local universities - The options offered to nursing students is pretty darn good compared to other schools Good luck to you in your search!
Indiana State Nursing I'm currently enrolled at Indiana State University in the Electronic Technology program. My room-mate in the dorms was a nursing major. He had to maintain a "B" grade level or they would kick him out of the program. However, he is now working in a very elite hospital in Fort Wayne so I guess his hard-work paid-off. Indiana State University is an excellent avenue for many people and your work will not be without rewards. I recommend the school from my personal experience. It is under-rated. However, Princeston Review has ranked it best in the region. It is just starting to get the recognition that it long deserves.
Indiana State University One drawback of Indiana State University is the price of tuition is rising. However, the reputation of the program is rising too.
Re: Re: Indiana State LPN to BSN? Let's give it another whirl with those broken links. Ted. (1) http://www2.eou.edu/dde (2) http://www2.stfx.ca (3) www.surrey.ac.uk
Whups! Just found a great source of information on LPN-BSN from ISU (if that's something you're interested in). I'll post the link in a moment: Indiana State University Indiana State University is rated one of the best colleges in the Midwest by The Princeton Review. Indiana State offers the following online bachelor of science in nursing degree programs: Online LPN to BSN Degree The College Network partners with ISU to provide a LPN to BSN via Distance Learning. Complete your general education courses (about 60 credits) with The College Network's comprehensive learning materials. After you have completed your general education and elective courses, you will complete your upper-level courses online and receive your BSN from NLNAC accredited Indiana State University. All clinicals are local and no clinical testing is involved. (Must be a licensed LPN or LVN to qualify)
