| The demand for qualified RNs continues to rise. Along | | | | most run on the same semester or quarter class |
| with increased demand, today's nurses are required | | | | schedule as do traditional classes held on campus. |
| to have more than just training in skill-related tasks. | | | | Classes normally take 6-8 weeks to complete. |
| The healthcare industry is constantly changing - new | | | | Written coursework often takes the place of |
| technology, a diverse patient population, and | | | | traditional exams. Exams that are not offered online |
| increased bureaucracy require a nurse with | | | | may be proctored at several convenient locations. |
| management, communication, and critical thinking skills. | | | | The university can arrange for any clinical study to be |
| A bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program | | | | performed at a medical facility near you. |
| prepares you to handle the challenges in a complex | | | | Help is Always a Click Away |
| medical industry. | | | | Obtaining a nursing degree online means you don't |
| In addition, a BSN gives you an edge over the | | | | have face-to-face interaction with professors and |
| competition. Your work experience coupled with an | | | | fellow students. However, you are able to |
| advanced degree helps you stand out to employers | | | | communicate via email and online discussion forums. |
| who make hiring and advancement decisions. The | | | | Upon acceptance into an online BSN program, you will |
| time and effort spent earning your degree will payoff | | | | be assigned an academic advisor to help plan your |
| in a higher salary and more job opportunities. | | | | curriculum. One benefit of online programs is that |
| Returning to school to obtain a BSN can be difficult | | | | instructors' lectures are in written form which |
| and sometimes impossible, especially if you cannot | | | | eliminates the need for note taking. |
| afford to quit work or survive on part-time wages. | | | | How to Apply |
| Fortunately, there is a viable option - online nursing | | | | Online nursing programs have the same entrance |
| degree programs, (distance learning) , that allow you | | | | requirements as traditional BSN programs. SAT or |
| to earn a BSN at home via your computer. | | | | ACT, minimum GPA, high school credits in requisite |
| Easy Access to Quality Programs | | | | courses, and graduation from an accredited nursing |
| As a working RN, you will appreciate the convenience | | | | school are the basic requirements for those seeking |
| of studying online to obtain a BSN. You can study at | | | | to enroll in a BSN degree program. Many schools will |
| home or anywhere you have computer/internet | | | | give college credit for past work experience by |
| access. Studying online also eliminates travel time to | | | | allowing you to take a proficiency exam in lieu of |
| and from the nearest school offering a BSN degree. | | | | course-work. |
| This can be a lifesaver for nurses working in rural | | | | Costly, But Worth It |
| areas. Several universities offer online BSN degrees | | | | The cost of an online BSN degree varies among |
| so you have a good selection of quality schools from | | | | schools. The average price per credit ranges from |
| which to choose a program that meets your needs. | | | | $100 to $300 or more. Online programs through public |
| Have Computer, Will Study | | | | universities may charge less ($100-$170) per credit |
| For online study, instructors posts lecture materials | | | | hour. If you work for a hospital or corporation, your |
| and assignments on a designated website and the | | | | employer may offer full or partial reimbursement for |
| student emails completed assignments to the | | | | tuition. |
| instructor. While some online programs are self-paced, | | | | |