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| education covering the basics of health care is a | | | | *** Jacksonville University School of Nursing (JU) |
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| frequently by the new technologies. That's why a | | | | BSN" program for Registered Nurses. The students |
| nurse's education never ends. | | | | are provided 30 credits for their active U.S. RN |
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| degree online, with a study schedule flexible enough | | | | JU's Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is |
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| University of Phoenix (UP) | | | | *** South University (SU) |
| UP allows you to earn a B.S. in Nursing or an M.S. | | | | SU also has an "RN to BSN" online program with no |
| while specializing in Health Care Education, Integrative | | | | campus residency requirements. |
| Health Care, Health Care Management or Health Care | | | | The only prerequisite for the incoming students is |
| Administration. | | | | that they should be a Registered Nurse with either |
| According to the University, the graduates of the B.S. | | | | an associate's degree from a school of nursing |
| or M.S. programs find employment as "registered | | | | accredited by the National League of Nursing |
| nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, | | | | Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or hold a diploma |
| occupational therapists, physical therapists, physician | | | | from a school of nursing accredited by the NLNAC. |
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| KU offers an "RN to BSN degree completion | | | | |