RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

If you are a registered nurse with an associate degree or Diploma in nursing and you are interested in getting your bachelor’s degree, BSN Home could be your answer.The curriculum is designed for working adults. Almost all required coursework is completed online, so you can earn your degree without having to relocate. Students can complete the program in as little as a year and a half.A DOORWAY TO OTHER OPPORTUNITIESWhile an associate degree in nursing provides much of the technical and scientific knowledge necessary for safe and effective patient care, the BSN Home program builds on those skills in a way that stimulates critical thinking and provides the professional perspective necessary for performing in a leadership role. A BSN can open doors to teaching, management, and professional specialization. Many hospitals seeking Magnet designation look for BSN-trained nurses.Learning outcomesPromote health and manage illness by providing safe, client-centered, culturally congruent care across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings.Employ professional nursing leadership concepts to address patient care and system needs to promote quality health care outcomes and health equity for all.Make effective use of technology for patient care, education, and management of health information.Understand the roles and scope of practice of disciplines of the health care team and practice as an effective, collaborating member of the interprofessional team.Use knowledge sources effectively to provide evidence-based care.Identify health disparities and advocate for basic essential health services for all.Allocate health care resources to maximize the health care benefit to clients, families, and community.Assume fiscal and ethical responsibility for clinical practice.Function as a member of the nursing profession within the community and the world.

Applicant must have high school record should demonstrate both rigor and breadth in the types of course work you pursue. A competitive academic record should show some of the most challenging advanced-level work offered at or through your school in as many areas as possible, while maintaining a strong GPA. The following chart shows the number of years that most admitted students studied in each subject area: English 4 years, Math 4 years, Social Science 3 years, Natural Science 3 years. Applicants are expected to achieve a high level of performance in the course work they pursue and an increasingly strong academic record. Academic GPAs between a 3.8 and a 4.0, and a class rank in the 85–97 percentile.