On Campus and Online RN to BSN

online RN to BSN to progress in nursingThis page is about online RN to BSN programs. Why do nurses who are already an RN need to take a Bachelor's degree? What would be included in it and where can it be studied?

Why should you take an online RN to BSN program?

People often enter the Nursing profession by completing an Associate degree program and then passing a national licensing examination in order to obtain a nursing license to become a Registered Nurse (RN). Being a Registered Nurse (RN) is very important, but advancement opportunities are usually better for graduates of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). In fact, some jobs are only open to nurses with Bachelor's or Master's degrees. A Bachelor’s degree is usually necessary for administrative positions and is a prerequisite for admission to graduate nursing programs in research, teaching, or a clinical specialization. So many RNs with an Associate degree wish to take  Bachelor's programs to prepare for these opportunities.

There are many degree programs specifically for Registered Nurses who have Associate degrees and now wish to complete their BSN degrees. These programs are called "RN to BSN" programs.

 

Selected schools offering online RN to BSN degrees

Here are just some of the schools offering RN to BSN degrees for registered nurses:

Use the links and the Search Box to the right to find these and other Schools offering online RSN to BSN programs.

 

What is studied in an online RN to BSN program?

The objective of an RN-to-BSN program is to develop the professional knowledge and skills of working registered nurses, and for them to apply these to nursing, client, and health care systems. Nurses also learn to integrate methods of research and scholarship in their work.

The curriculum of a program typically comprises a foundation of biological, physical, and social sciences, together with more specialized courses in health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, information technology, ethics, human diversity, management theory, and health care system and policies. Students in these programs are sometimes required to complete practicums.

 

Online RN to MSN

Online RN to BSN graduates are encouraged to consider a Master's program as their next step.

Some schools/colleges offer online RN to MSN programs - a quicker way to get your Master's degree in Nursing. Click here to find our more.

 

Employment outlook for graduates of an online RN to BSN degree

Technological advances in patient care and the aging population of the country will drive growth in the health care sector. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that employment of registered nurses is expected to grow over 20% over the next seven years. This is a good time to choose nursing as a career.

 

For more information

Use this link to find nursing programs and schools near you.

Use the search facility on this site to find more nursing programs.

Remember to compare the admission requirements and course content of several schools before you choose a program.

 

 

Campus Programs

For those students who feel that online learning and distance education is not for them, the web site also has a section on campus programs

You can also search for a program or a school near you.

 

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