{"id":6781,"date":"2020-03-11T11:11:48","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T15:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=6781"},"modified":"2024-12-17T17:11:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T22:11:47","slug":"what-is-an-rn-to-bsn-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/what-is-an-rn-to-bsn-program\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an RN to BSN Program?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is a lot of talk nowadays about the importance of earning a bachelor\u2019s degree. This investment is a big factor in the success of workers across many different fields, but it\u2019s becoming an even bigger one for nurses.<\/p>\n

Not long ago, most nurses would earn their associate degree, sit for the NCLEX to become a Registered Nurse<\/a>, and spend the rest of their careers providing patient care. Today, nurses \u2013 both current and aspiring \u2013 are encouraged to earn their Bachelor\u2019s degree in Nursing (BSN), even beyond their associate. Why, you ask?<\/p>\n

There are many reasons to earn your BSN<\/a> today. Earning your BSN can exponentially increase your salary potential. In fact, according to Payscale.com, a BSN can bring home $8,000<\/a> more than an ADN annually. A BSN will also increase your opportunities within the nursing field, provide you with more knowledge about your craft, and help you offer better care to your patients. This is one of the driving reasons you got into nursing, right?<\/p>\n

As a working nurse, you may be hesitant to reach for that bachelor\u2019s degree. With a stable career and comfortable living, you may not want to spend four-plus years in school. As a result, you may be researching the RN to BSN path.<\/p>\n

What is an RN to BSN program, exactly? Here, we will break down what defines this type of BSN program, how it works, and what nurses can expect from it.<\/p>\n

Simply put, an RN to BSN degree can take your career to the next level. It is a type of bridge program specifically for Registered Nurses who already have their license and associate degree. Through an RN to BSN program, Registered Nurses are given the chance to advance their current role and skillset, and qualify for more jobs in the field. Because RN to BSN programs are designed for already-working nurses, flexibility is a key element.<\/p>\n

The RN-to-BSN program<\/a> at Goodwin University, for example, may be completed in as little as 16-months<\/strong> part-time<\/em><\/strong>, <\/em>or it can be designed to meet your individual needs. It is offered completely online<\/strong>. This gives working nurses that much-needed flexibility in a demanding job with unusual and lengthy hours. Many nurses at hospitals, for example, work 12-hour shifts and cannot begin to wrap their minds around making it to a 10 a.m. class on a school\u2019s campus. Online programs eliminate this conundrum. Now, you can study at a time that works for you \u2013 even if that means completing coursework at 2 a.m.<\/p>\n

RN-to-BSN Courses<\/h2>\n

What is an RN to BSN program, in terms of coursework? At Goodwin, students must complete 27 credits in General Education courses, seven credits in Open Electives, and 24 credits in Upper Division Nursing courses. These core classes<\/a> include:<\/p>\n