Nursing (RN – BSN)

What is A Nursing (RN – BSN) Degree?

Nurses are committed to treating the sick and injured.  In today’s world, using an evidence-based approach is widely accepted, with nurses being trained to use documented research results, best practices, and patient desires to decide on the best treatment strategies. So, if you already have the RN status, maybe from earning an Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN), then completing a BSN degree make a lot of sense.

The BSN is preferred by many employers, and your earnings are likely to increase significantly.  Many universities have completion programs for RNs which take about 2 years to complete, plus you can continue to work while taking the course work.  In fact, it’s quite possible that the hospital where you’re working will have a tuition reimbursement program that will pay for much of your BSN education.  In those two years of study, you’ll be taking advanced courses in areas you know you’re interested in because of the nursing you’ve already done.  This is a win-win for nearly everyone.

The videos below discuss “typical” programs, so they should help regardless of which school you are considering.