Online Undergraduate Programs in Nursing

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This online degree completion program provides current registered nurses who have a hospital diploma or associate degree in nursing with the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Changing job placements in health care organizations, evolving demands by diverse populations for superior health care delivery, and pending legislation in several states (NY, IA), are propelling the nursing industry to establish a bachelor's degree as minimum preparation to practice.

Walden's BSN curriculum has been designed by nursing experts and provides an in-depth understanding of evidence-based practices that can be applied on the job immediately. The program can be completed in as little as 18 months.* With a Walden BSN degree, you can gain the skills and credentials you need to stay current in an evolving health care profession.

* Time to completion depends on individual progress and credits transferred.

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If you are an RN and your career goals require earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing AND a Master of Science in Nursing, consider the new RN-to-MS in Nursing option. The RN-to-MS in Nursing option offers associate's or diploma-level nurses and nurses with a bachelor's degree in another field the opportunity to satisfy specific core requirements for Kaplan University's Master of Science in Nursing program while completing their bachelor's degree in nursing. Students then have the opportunity to enter Kaplan University's Master of Science in Nursing program in a condensed format. Students completing this accelerated program will earn their Kaplan University BS in Nursing and MS in Nursing degrees at a faster pace and lower cost than completing each degree separately.

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The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program is designed for currently registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma in nursing. The format and courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner RN, and to maximize strengths that the working RN possesses. A bridge course facilitates the transition of the working RN into the baccalaureate program. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of clinical patient care, health care management, and professional nursing practice and leadership. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research in the RN's clinical practice. Both the science and art of nursing are integral components of the program and are woven throughout.

The curriculum covers nurse competencies, management and leadership, health assessment, statistics, research, trends and issues, ethical decision-making, family-centered health, public health, and spirituality in health care. In addition, the student's learning will culminate in project proposal to resolve and issue or problem in the nursing practice.

Graduates of the program are prepared to become effective leaders in the nursing profession.

Applicants must already be a Registered Nurse for admittance into this program.

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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree completion program at South University is designed for registered nurses. The emphasis of this program is not only on the areas of skill that students need to develop, but also on the geographic areas whose populations students will serve - particularly rural communities.The RN to BSN is structured in a way that allows students to pursue their studies without having to put their career or life on hold. We deliver the campus experience in the convenience of an online format, helping RNs achieve their goal of a BSN in the most efficient way possible.

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Colorado Tech Online is pleased to announce the availability of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) degree completion program. Admission to this program requires students to have an unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the United States. It also requires applicants to have graduated from a two year Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a three year Diploma Registered Nurse (RN) program. This degree completion program features courses that include: Professional Nursing Practice, Management of Critical Health Issues, Legal Nurse Consulting, Finance in Healthcare, Forensic Nursing and many others. Also included is a nursing capstone project designed to integrate and apply the various concepts, theories and dynamics of the nursing coursework.

Courses are taught by instructors with applicable experience in today's nursing industry. Students can absorb relevant perspectives and professional insights from people who can help them acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a broad range of career opportunities such as Nurse Administrator, Chief Nursing Officer, Public Health Nurse, Nurse Manager and many others.