Thursday, October 29, 2015

What to Expect from an Online RN to BSN Program


One of the most common questions for new RN-BSN online  students,  is how many hours a week will the  classes take of my time.  A good rule of thumb is to allow an average of 5-6  hours a week for the course work.  With an online program, the time spent will decrease somewhat once acclimated to the technology.   
Most students adjust their schedules to accommodate the hours required to successfully complete an RN-BSN online program.  Adjustments can occur in various ways:  decreased work hours, family time, social time, or time spent watching television.  Many students have supportive family and friends to help with household chores to accommodate the 5-6 hours per week the student will need for class work. The key is to build a support network to help adjust your schedule to allow for class time/work of about 5-6 hours per week.  Your success with school will be related to how well you can keep a schedule of time spent on course work.  Be sure to set aside at least one hour- five days a week and schedule that time on your calendar just as if it was an appoint to keep.



Dr. Maggie

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