{"id":7564,"date":"2020-07-29T11:01:30","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T15:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=7564"},"modified":"2024-12-17T16:47:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:47:23","slug":"online-bsn-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/online-bsn-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Is an Online BSN Program Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The world continues to move to the internet, and postsecondary education is moving right along with it. In recent years, online education has become a popular choice. <\/span>And i<\/span>n 2020, <\/span>it became<\/span> a <\/span>necessity<\/span> for students of all ages. The outbreak of COVI<\/span>D-19 made classrooms a risky place<\/span>, but <\/span>with <\/span>t<\/span>he accessibility of modern t<\/span>echnology, <\/span>the transition to online learning has<\/span> been an easy transition <\/span>for many schools nationwide.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are<\/span> a Registered Nurse (RN)<\/span> looking to take your career to the next level with a<\/span> B<\/span>ach<\/span>e<\/span>lor\u2019s <\/span>degree in <\/span>N<\/span>ursing<\/span> (BSN)<\/span>, you may <\/span>wondering if online classes are possible. Do online BSN programs exist, in such a hands-on and clinical field? Do employers value an online nursing degree? Yes and yes. The nursing field is working towards a <\/span>BSN-educated workforce<\/span><\/a>, with about<\/span> 80% of healthcare employers today <\/span>seeking<\/span> nurses with a <\/span>bachelor’s<\/span> degree<\/span>. Online or on-campus, a BSN education is seen as <\/span>highly advantageous<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A<\/span> BSN <\/span>will <\/span>prepare you for great opportunities within the<\/span> nursing<\/span> field, <\/span>and you can earn it without ever putting your current career on hold. Online RN-to-BSN programs are designed for Registered Nurses who wish to advance their degree. They offer flexible schedules that can be completed part-time or full-time, online or in a hybrid format. That way, you can continue working while going back to school.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, y<\/span>ou probably have many questions<\/span> before enrolling yourself in a new program<\/span>. What <\/span>will you learn in an online BSN program? What <\/span>are the benefits of this type of program? <\/span>Is it right for you, and if so, w<\/span>here do you begin?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An online BSN program \u2013 such as the RN-to-BSN program at Goodwin University \u2013 <\/span>is perfect for the working nurse. <\/span>Let\u2019s break down <\/span>the many reasons why<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>As mentioned above, the program is very flexible. Online classes<\/span> can be catered to fit your busy schedule. <\/span>On a time crunch? The RN-to-BSN program\u00a0<\/span> may be completed in just 16 months<\/span> part<\/span>–<\/span>time<\/span>! Or, if you want to take it <\/span>even <\/span>slow<\/span>er <\/span>while you focus <\/span>o<\/span>n your nursing job, <\/span>that\u2019s okay, too<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This flexibility can make a world of difference when you are pursuing a degree while working. At Goodwin, we understand this need, which is why we make our programs as convenient as possible. If you work the night shift at a hospital,<\/span> for example,<\/span> you may choose to study <\/span>first thing in the morning, or during your down time on-shift.<\/span> If you <\/span>cover<\/span> the day shift, you may <\/span>choose to study at night. When it comes to pursuing a degree while working in the healthcare field, an online program is<\/span> often<\/span> just what the doctor ordered (pun intended).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to a flexible schedule, an online BSN <\/span>degree<\/span> will help you up your nursing game to a new level. The <\/span>curriculum of the RN-t<\/span>o<\/span>-BSN program<\/span><\/a> at Goodwin <\/span>covers topics such as:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n