University of phoenix rn to bsn program review

Our CCNE accredited program is designed in conjunction with industry experts in order to ensure that you develop the career-relevant skills you need to be a more effective nurse. The program will train the RN to expand his or her knowledge through research and theory of evidence-based practice. It also helps develop in-depth critical thinking and judgment, which is what healthcare needs from nurses.

The program is geared towards the working RN who has family commitments. This is desirable for many students who wish to manage a job and obtain a degree without having to sacrifice the personal responsibilities of their family. The University of Phoenix also offers a Master of Science in Nursing program for those interested in taking their nursing career to an advanced level.

These nurses are interested in higher leadership opportunities, advanced practice medicine, or have a desire to educate the future nurses. I have since been harassed with phone calls from a collections agency demanding that I pay Phoenix which is money that I don't even have. I have had to file for forbearance just to buy more time in finding a job. Worse; I can't get back into school until March because of how University of Phoenix screwed me over.

If there is one thing that I am guilty of, it's not doing my research ahead of time and being naive about the whole thing. I try to give people the benefit of the doubt and this is what happens to me. So, the moral of the story is don't go to University of Phoenix. Take your education elsewhere. Go to community college or some brick and mortar school if you have to.

These people will only take your money and run and if you try to get out of there they will do to you what they are doing to me and many others. Don't waste a year and a half like I did trying to get a degree that won't be taken seriously. As for me, I'm going to keep trying to find a job and possibly go to Job Corps if all else fails just to get some kind of trade or something just to try and dig myself out of this hole that I'm in.

If anyone out there is reading this, please keep this all in mind if you are thinking about going to Phoenix. If you want to get screwed over and waste your time, then this is the school for you.

Otherwise, don't give this school any thought at all. You'll regret it if you go. I received my Associates of Science degree in May from Tidewater Community College, and then continued to work for the Department of Education here in Virginia for 14 years until I was released in early due to budget issue the state was having.

After spending nearly 4 years trying unsuccessfully to break back into the workplace full-time, I decided to finish my degree After some looking around for a good fit for an online degree, I settled on UoP, and finally completed my bachelors in Information Technology, which I believed would increase my marketability to employers. This has NOT been the case, and I am finding myself still seeking part-time, and low paying jobs in an attempt to get my foot in the door with a new employer.

Maybe my mistake was not continuing to search, and find an online program that was in the field I initially started my higher education in, Computer Science, and settling for a degree in IT instead, but UoP was so accommodating to my situation, and managed to get almost ALL of my TCC credits transferred in.

As well, the financial aid was right, and the convenience of obtaining a degree online sucked me in. Perhaps this could be blamed on the abysmal state of the job market in America at this time, but I believe it is because after completing 2 years, with a GPA of 3.

What's worse is that now I have a new HUGE debt hanging over me for a diploma that most employers just laugh at because of the name on it. What in the world?? I worked hard for the grades I received resulting in a 3. I read all the chapters. You get what you pay for.

I do recommend this school. I have to say that it is the perfect school for someone who wants to work full time and complete a degree. You write A LOT of papers but there were little to no tests. I have to say you can get by without doing the readings. I would absolutely use the books for my papers and projects but do not have to sit down and read 3 chapters a week.

I would stay on top of work and keep moving forward. The advisors I had were "ehh" I had approx 5 different advisors in the 2 years I was in school, but I rarley needed their help.

I called my finance advisor more often. I was great to be able to take a break to get married and then return to school after. I agree I think the entire BSN idea is a joke. I learned way more skills and knowledge in my regular RN program at my technical school but now I have the BSN behind my name. Good luck everyone! I must agree with those who say that you get out of it what you put into it. This is a great school for adults who aren't interested in frats, sororities, partying, or the dorms, and are primarily concerned with learning and getting an accredited degree.

On the weekends I had-Guess what? It was not an easy commitment to keep and I wanted to just slow down so many times, but I kept going. The environment is not the sterile academic scene of the traditional university where you are saved from having to deal with "those people" because they do their work and you do yours.

You will be forced to work with people you don't agree with, are not at the top of the class, and whose scholastic habits are less than supportive of your own success. In other words, it's just like the job you have during the day, only you're paying someone else to let you do it.

If you expect to work hard and be treated like a grown person, you may find, as I did, that the UOP is right for you. Run from this school. Credits do not transfer and the faculty is subpar. I know a former faculty member who taught for four years in the associate's degree program, and she mentioned it was a joke. They give the online instructor's the format, the person never read the book, or papers. It was just a good why to to collect a little change on the side.

It discrimates against military and veterans in all aspects. They take your money and GI Bill and yet don't file all correct papers with the VA, loses papers, give you the run around, overcharge the VA and then you lose your money. No reimbursement what so ever. Also their teachers are not real teachers. Since it is a private for profit, they can change and do basically what they want.

The investagation department stated they "always site with the school and staff" so where is the justice. They are NOT required to have licensed teachers and also can teach what they want even if it is their own opion. Not what state and federal standards are to be. They also don't agree with the no child left behind act which also work with adults whom have learning disabilities. I have served my country for over 15 years and in less then 6 months they have targeted me especailly the english department cause I am a veterans and the teacher is from another country who had stated she don't like military.

They ahve not filed my leave of absence cause I was called to duty for a short time until AFTER I got back which caused me to owe the VA money due to the schools failure to file papers corretly. I have called the school several times, talked to sdvisors and yet they say they can't do anything for me cause they are a private for profit school and are not required to have licensed teachers and they can teach however and what ever they want.

They are not required to follow the Education Board rules and Regulations. Then they started to bother my wife around the clock and on weekends to go to their school. Stay Away from this school. I will start off by saying that if you are not a self disciplined person and expect everything to be handed to you then the On-line experience is not going to work for you.

The coursework requires lots of reading and writing over the 9 weeks or 5 weeks, depending on your program. You get what you put into it. Learning teams are not always great, there are people who try to ride through and not do anything but they CAN be dismissed from the team for not participating.

Over-all I have enjoyed the curriculum and learned in every course. As a traveling professional with several years experience, some of the courses were a "walk in the park", while others required significant effort and communication with team members. I was able to keep up with the entire program while traveling abroad and started preparing early for the final project, which made the program earier to complete.

The program was exceptional. I started at UoP after having 25 years in IT and learning that it would be difficult to find a job without a degree. I found the experience very difficult at times, however there were some classes that were not very difficult - because of my many years of experience. For those who have negative comments, it appears they did not have a good experience and I attribute the majority of the negative comments to financial challenges - generally based on dropping a class and then still having to pay for it.

It takes a very strong personal commitment to attend an online university and unless you are willing to put in the many long and late hours, this is not for everyone. Don't bother wasting your time here for they are unprofessional staff online and in-person.

I wouldn't expect children to be working in this joint but it will become quit suprising especially when they treat you unfairly. Online courses were fabulous but then it started shooting down with corruption and I was framed for violations I never did which left me with nothing. Avoid this trash if you can for their high tuition ratings are not affordable and not a decent atmosphere to work with.

Ifound UOP to be both challenging and fun. Yes, fun! The professors are all exceptional. One professor would even call me to make sure I was understanding the assignment requirements! Canned answers are not exceptable; I found that the courses were reality based and very appropriate for today's nurse.

The counseling department are wonderful: from helping me initially with financial aid to guiding me through the online environment. This is an exceptional university. If you are motivated to learn, you will not regret this choice. No spoon feeding here, but alot of caring and expert staff. I have been reading the negative comments by those that attend the online version of UOP.

Let's just say it is different from attend campus classes. I can count on one hand how many facilitators I had. Let's just say they are not at the campus where I attend. I have had teachers that have made those 4 hours all about them and their therapy.

I will say that those teachers are no longer there. I complain because I pay. Now if you didn't get anything out of the classes, then that is your fault! I consider myself intelligent and I would say the classes can be challenging. They were challenging to me because I went above and beyond in all of my classes. I've managed to retain much of my education and haven't lost anything.

You know that saying, "If you don't use it, You loose it! There is good and bad in every school and just because you go to an Ivy league school does not mean you are a Straight-A student! Reagan had a C average in Economics, Bush had a C average. The University of Phoenix Information Technology for the Bachelor's Degree was tough, long, tiring, and sacrifice driven.

All of which is necessary for you to get a dergree that is meaniningful and hard fought for. The Staff for the Financial and Education counseling were very helpful. For two years, I did my homework during the week and weekends. I had to post with everybody else on-time. Every last one of my papers, like every student at the school has to write a least three papers in a 5 week period.

You can't be lazy with this school. You HAVE to be proactive by talking to people, coordinating group assignments, etc. Because its homework! If you get stuck on citations, the database library works perfectly. If you want the grade, do the work. I say to the nawsayers This is a good onlie college. First of all, the course work is not challenging not one bit I've breezed through almost two degrees with little to no brain work involved.

Learning teams are a joke; they're full of procrastinators who make excuses as to why they can't turn in their portion of the assignment on time. With all things considered, the worst experience I've had is with my financial counselor. Every disbursement period since I've been enrolled, I've gotten "randomly" selected for verification.

This wouldn't be a problem if it didn't require faxing and refaxing documents several times. My "counselor" would ask for more documents in bits and pieces instead of asking for everything he needed all at once.

Now, I have two classes left until I'm done with my B. The financial aid department has put me through heck with this last verification stint, making it impossible for me to finish. My classes keep getting pushed back while they try to figure out how to extort more money out of me. Oh, did I forget to mention, they're already asking for me to start paying my loans back.

Do not go here if you value your sanity. I'm disgusted. After reading other reviews and seeing that most people have not gotten a job after finishing, I am certain I will have to start over at a real school. Why didn't I leave you might ask? I had no guidance regarding returning to school and being a working mother, online courses seemed the best solution to make a better life for us.

I did some research on University of Phoenix and from my general knowledge I enrolled into University Of Phoenix in March of this year. The enrollment process was smooth and was notified of my acceptance few weeks later. My main concern was the financial aid, now it was disbursement as scheduled which has changed a twice now it wasn't a big deal if my finance adviser would of given me a straight answer when I asked "Why was it changed?

I have respect for the University of Phoenix as an educational institution however, it wasn't for me and that's why I withdrew and enrolled into another university. They give you assignments but you don't actually learn anything. There are a few things I like about this school.. I plagiarized which is completely my fault, but I'm not learning anything and I couldn't understand the question. The teacher wont help you she'll just copy [stuff].

The guy that's supposed to check up on me calls me only while I'm at work, and will not leave me alone! I will never recommend this university for a friend as it is about making more money. It was challenging and expensive but totally worth every penny for my career advancement.

As with any college, online or campus setting I consider myself a professional student now there are issues and obstacles that must be overcome during the process. The nursing program was exceptional. I found many like minded working professionals, including professors that were supportive and motivated.

My connections in the online environment were closer than any campus climate. As my first online education experience I was pleasantly surprised and adequately challenged at UOPX. I believe the online educational forum is the future and UOPX is a successful example. After reading some of the other reviews, especially the negative ones, I have to say that my experience has been completely different. There is a lot of writing papers, quizzes, PowerPoint's, etc That's really the only way for them to know that you are understanding the information since it is not in a traditional classroom.

I work a full-time job, volunteer, have three children, one grandchild, and go to school Online schooling is not for everyone and I believe that is where a lot of the negative comments stem.

UOP has offered me a chance at furthering my education, when I would not have had that chance otherwise. I am just finishing up my Associate's in Psychology through the UoPx, preparing to transfer to a traditional university, not because I am dissatisfied, but because certain classes that I require are not possible online in any format.

This school truly is about getting what you put in. I have met people who have pored over their studies, earn great marks, and moved on to great career paths.

Some, like me, see UoPx as a stepping stone in a line of education that is still very viable. We don't go to Phoenix because it is prestigious, we go because it is convenient. Plain and simple. If you don't read your material, study, and take your time to do things right, you will not get the grades you want. I've had some really remarkable teachers that have impressed me with their dedication, speed, knowledge, and attitudes.

I've also had one or two that left something to be desired. This happens with any educational institution. However, I strongly feel that the decision to attend Phoenix was the right choice for me. As I move forward beyond Phoenix, I will not be ashamed of my degree, as some might suggest. It has given me confidence I never had before. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Psychology classes offered through Phoenix and I know that the knowledge I have obtained will be useful as I pursue dual Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience next, and onward into graduate school.

I read the material, I took the time, and it's already paying off. The masters program was a hybrid program, it included both online and in class sessions for all courses.

I was impressed with the program and enjoyed the learning process. I was able to review materials and ask questions online with instructors.

Turning in assignments online were also easy. For the most part the instructors were good, there was one that I had to go to the administration about because she wanted to change the syllabus part way through the program. I think the administration listened to me because I was older and worked for twenty plus years before beginning the program.

I set up a meeting with the instructor and administration and resolved the problem. The registrar, administration, teachers, financial aid, exit interviewer, post degree credential adviser were all very helpful.

The support I received was top notch. UofP use of technology was great, we were exposed to various types of technology and the IT group provided support whenever needed. I am in my last year of a 4 yr management degree. I have maintained A's throughout my time in U of P. Not once do I feel I knew the material well enough to justify an A. I am almost certain every learning team is a mandatory match between the high grade students and failing students who leach off the A students.

The teaching is minimal, or in a few classes, completely non-existant. I am at the point now, I could just take the course syllabus, do all the assignments by Googling them, and ace the 30 question fill in the dot final, without ever reading the material or any instruction. If you really want to learn, do not go here. If you want an easy degree, jst a piece of paper that says you have a degree than this is your school. I am trapped, I am too far along to switch now. My coursework in 6th grade was tougher than the 4th year classes After reading some of the negative comments, I want to laugh.

Bottom line is people want things handed on foot to them. I graduated with BS and had multiple interviews with impressive companies too. All this complaining about learning teams, do people not see the point that if you can't learn to work as a team you will never be succesful in the professional world?

UOP has nothing but your career in mind, so things like being responsible enough to work with a team and actually do your work are apart of preparing you to be independent and responsible in the REAL world. Most of the negative reviews on here appear to be from people who have never experienced another college, clearly a succesful career for that matter.

Look around before you throw the darts. Of course you have to pay for it. If you can't learn to work with people as a team, also your fault and downfall career wise. I also put actual effort into finding a job with using UOPs career tools to make an excellent resume that got me job interviews and a career within a month.

Its all about what you put into it people. The university itself has the highest accrediation possible for a university, something that can't be bought by any college. It must be earned. I am a straight A student with just a few classes left in my 4 yr Business Management degree. I attended the actual classes at the school for a year, these were sub par but at least I learned a little, I had to switch to the online only, and now it is just a horrible joke. I feel trapped and just want to finish the degree, although I know I am just wasting my time and life, I am learning absolutely nothing.

The online "facilitators" just copy and paste premade statements here and there. There is noi way I have earned straight A's, I am ashamed but I will finish it out there.

Lots of mindless busy work, but no learning. Please find a real school to attend if you have any dignity. This is a doable program but time consuming. I am a full time RN as well. If you don't know APA format, you will struggle.

You do write a paper about every week usually includes researching along with 2 class discussions and at least respond to 6 classmates on at least 3 different days. So total of 8 post per week. Not too bad. Classes are usually weeks long depending on of credits. Also, there is no break between classes except during Christmas. But if you need a break, let your advisor know so you can get reschedule. The staffing is very helpful and my advisor checks on me at least in every class I was in.

The only complaint I have is tuition is expensive. Before you earn it you will be required to do more work and pay more in tuition then at other universities for a degree that for me has been worthless. The reasons are many. The caliber of the student body extremely low because of open enrollment anyone can attend UoP, and as you will see, most of them could not get accepted anywhere else, so you will be forced to carry those students through the program in the Learning Team environment.

UoP does not employee professors or licensed teachers only facilitators who do no teaching only facilitate the class according to a predetermined curriculum. Everything you learn, you will learn on your own, and those who not want to learn anything and just want a degree, they can get that here, which is why I have found their degrees are not respected in the business community. That has been my experience. I would not recommend this to anyone that has access to a community college or a 4 year in person class.

I live in Manhattan so the schools here are super picky about getting in after you have received a BA which I have 2 already so I had to take a graduate program and Im not even waiting to get in to those here. I need my CPA asap so I decided to go with an online school. I like that I am teaching myself that's what life is anyway and especially in accounting but I spend more time trying to please the facilitator who counts how many words you type on message boards as your participation grade.

This quarter I had to email him to ask him what more does he want because I responded to all of his message boards discussions and he wasn't giving me full credit for my participation grade. I am understanding all the material I am learning myself and still worried about my grade based on will he give me full credit based on how many words I type not did I really just understand what I learned.

So no please don't do it online unless you are in my situation.. I love how they take full advantage of the online portal. Books, software, and programs are all available to utilize through their site. Most instructors are very personable and make themselves available to students day or night. The curriculum is informative and of extreme value. Financial and Academic counselors are vested in your success every step of the way. They call you to check on you every now and then.

Most importantly, they return your calls promptly. I highly recommend University of Phoenix for continued education. It is a flexible way to change your life goals and put you on the path to success. The commitment to getting there belongs to you. The gest of the book "How to become a Master Student". The book is downloaded, about pages, and you have to print it The organization of the classroom is not organized at all. You spend a great deal of time looking for the items needed to start and understand what the course is trying to teach you.

An RN is a licensure and job title. If you are an RN, you can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing for career opportunities in your field.

Learn more about Bachelor of Science in Nursing. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative. The curriculum builds on a foundation of biological, physical, and social sciences, which contribute to the science of nursing. The liberal arts components enhance the development of the intellectual, social, and cultural aspects of the professional nurse.

This baccalaureate program includes behavioral objectives that concentrate on the development of the nurse's role as researcher, practitioner, and leader. Using human caring as a framework, registered nurses are prepared as generalists who are able to apply critical thinking, professional skills, and knowledge to patient outcomes and health care systems. Apply Now. Request Info. A degree built around the skills employers want.

We know what skills employers want because we did our homework. See how skills-aligned learning works. Core Courses General Education Electives. The courses in this degree are aligned to skills employers want Each course shows which in-demand skills are covered — so you know when you'll have the opportunity to demonstrate the skills employers want. Learn more about skills-based learning. Learning Outcomes. You'll learn how to:. Demonstrate evidence-based holistic patient-centered care that reflects knowledge of the health-illness continuum.

Implement appropriate health promotion and disease prevention strategies for diverse individuals, families and populations across the life span. Demonstrate professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct in health care industry. Apply leadership and organizational principles that promote safe health care delivery and nursing practice. Incorporate strategies that influence health policy at state, national, and international levels for the provision of safe, quality patient care.

Integrate patient care communication and information technology systems in health care delivery to improve patient outcomes. Utilize interprofessional care coordination strategies to promote quality patient care. Program Purpose Statement.

Registered Nurses Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing? BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates. Learn more about career support. Paying for school.

Locked-In Tuition Cost per credit. Earn your degree without starting from scratch. Yes, I sound like a baby No, I dont care. I worked hard for that 4. My reviews are just beginning Love, An angry student". Every single step in the process of application, study, and follow up has been a complete and utter nightmare.

You will have people calling you daily, and if you even mention that you aren't interested, they will quickly turn on you and be rude and disparaging.

It boggles my mind that this "university" is still open. You will not have an easy or enjoyable time "studying" through this fake university. There was a single course I needed for grad school, which I was able to complete in 6 weeks instead of a full semester, but having been through it, this fake university couldn't pay ME to take another course here.

Please save yourself the 6 weeks of torture, and go somewhere else. Patricia Catanach. The instructors are not supportive of students. They intentionally fail student. Have you have any issue with your classes, they will not resolve it, but they just want you to repeat the classes and take you money.

Please do not go to this university. It is a disaster. The enrollment advisor, financial advisor, and academic advisor are well-trained to draw interested student into a hole that the student would turn his lifetime decision to pursue education to a worst day ever. I strongly suggest to any interested student to be very careful on this University. It is a diploma mill. I have wasted my time taking two classes. I received an A in both but would never recommend this school.

You will do way more busy work and team lead joke projects that teach nothing Then if you just went to a classroom. There has got to be better online schools for an MSN then this one. Instructors could be demeaning or not available. I understand it is online, but it is "online" for students. Instructors should be available at all times, unless posted in their policy i.