Nebraska's #1 online RN to BSN
Advance in the Nursing Field
No out-of-state-tuition
Degree attainable in 3 semesters
Overview
The Clarkson College online Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has a tremendous reputation for its level of academic excellence, proficiency in online education, customizable and accelerated study options and small student-to-faculty ratio. The curriculum includes a series of core and nursing courses related to evidence-based practice, leadership and population health, which provides students with advanced knowledge to prepare them to be leaders in the nursing field.
With the goal of preparing well-educated and highly skilled advanced practice nurses, the program is designed to align with the core competencies outlined by the Institute of Medicine. Application to real-world scenarios is emphasized through coursework and faculty-led class discussions, so you may begin applying what you learn as it’s taught in the classroom.
Upon successful completion of the RN to BSN program, your enhanced knowledge can lead to advanced opportunities in the nursing field, as well as serve as a pathway toward a career as a nurse practitioner or nursing instructor, administrator or researcher.
Admission Requirements
General Requirements
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- High school diploma or equivalent
Program Specific Requirements
A current unencumbered state RN license in the U.S., its territories, or protectorates. License must be effective in the state where clinical or residency experiences will occur.Frequently Asked Questions
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Course Highlights
This course builds upon the RNs basic knowledge in pathophysiology and pharmacology encompassing current advances in these areas. Successful completion of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology: Current Practices will provide the student with three semester hours of earned coursework and three semester hours of validation coursework.
Semester hours: 3
Restrictions and Notes:
Admission into RN to BSN
The student will synthesize concepts of public health practice, including its historic development. The student will synthesize knowledge to address population health-related behaviors to promote health and foster health prevention and health maintenance. The student will examine the significance of public health program planning in addressing global health issues and analyze quality improvement factors, which support the use of informatics, safety, quality care, and teamwork and collaboration.
Semester hours: 3
Restrictions and Notes:
Current, unencumbered RN license required
The course will apply leadership and management principles in the context of the QSEN (Quality & Safety Education for Nurses) concepts to the health care environment. Considerations for interprofessional practice, diversity, systems thinking, clinical judgement, and organizational function are included.
Semester hours: 2
Career Outlook
Median Salary
$86,070 annual
Payscale.com, 2024
Job Outlook
Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
Career Options
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Tuition and Fees
Clarkson College offers competitive tuition rates, along with several ways to help manage the cost of your education. Tuition rates per credit hour are posted here.
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