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BS Nursing
RN to BSN and
RN to BS

Bachelor of Nursing

Online

RN to BSN and RN to BS Program

There has never been more demand for qualified and skilled healthcare professionals—especially nurses. But, as many working nurses are finding out, they can only go as far as their education will take them. Many RNs with nursing diplomas and associate degrees in nursing—though excellent in providing patient care—are being passed by for promotion or career-defining opportunities as more hospitals and healthcare systems work toward magnet status.

Is it time you took your education and nursing practice to the next level with an accredited bachelor’s degree in nursing? Then it’s time for you to pursue your nursing degree online at Bryant & Stratton College.

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40 months

Approximate Program Length

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122 credit hours

Total Credits

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September 10

Next Start Date for Online Students

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Career-Focused Nursing Education

Bryant & Stratton College offers a nursing program to help professionals advance their education to help advance their careers. If you are currently working as a registered nurse, this program can align with your goals. We also understand that it can be confusing to figure out which program or certifications match the career you want. If you are uncertain about the best option for you, contact us today. Our advisors are ready to help you map the most efficient path forward.

Comprehensive Nursing Curriculum

From healthcare policy to nursing leadership, curriculum for this flexible nursing online program helps registered nurses develop a stronger foundation in skills beyond the strict clinical side of the nursing profession. Students will develop vital research and leadership skills in order to gain opportunities for nursing career advancement in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems.

RN to BSN and RN to BS Degree Online

The nursing bachelor’s completion degree program from Bryant & Stratton College is available for study online in all states except CA. It’s designed to give nursing professionals the flexibility needed to continue working in the nursing field with their RN license while earning the degree a needed to advance in it. They can continue to pursue their academic goals without sacrificing their careers.

Benefits of learning online with Bryant & Stratton College:

  • Financial aid opportunities for those who qualify
  • 24/7 access to class lectures, assignments, and discussions
  • Immediate feedback from instructors who want to help you succeed
  • Live remote learning with real-time interaction with instructors
  • Learn on your own schedule—perfect for busy professionals and parents
  • Focus on two courses at a time
  • Simple system for managing online coursework

The online nursing program offers the same outcomes and curriculum as our campus-based program but with the added convenience of an online program. Students can expect to receive the same personal touch and support as provided by our campus faculty and staff.

In fact, all our online programs include the same curriculum, standards, and interaction you would expect from a traditional campus experience. We have years of experience continuously improving our approach to online learning. If you have any questions or concerns about our online experience, contact us today. We can help you understand what to expect, and how the convenience of this program can fit your life!

Credits earned in online classes at Bryant & Stratton College are the same as credits earned in campus-based classes at Bryant & Stratton College.

RN to BSN vs. RN to BS: What’s The Difference?

Both programs are essentially the same. The RN to BSN program is available online in every state except NY and CA. The RN to BS program is available online in NY. While the name of the program differs, both offer the same outcomes and curriculum. The RN to BSN / RN to BS degrees offered at Bryant & Stratton College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing (CCNE). The CCNE accreditation standards are the same, regardless of whether an institution awards a RN to BSN or RN to BS degree.

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Program Outcomes

Online or on-campus, the accredited RN to BSN and RN to BS degree program gives registered nurses like you the ability to move up from an associate degree level to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Coursework and lab components are designed to give you the ability to:

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Employ the nursing process to implement comprehensive, safe, diverse, culturally effective patient-centered care across the lifespan in all health care settings.

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Demonstrate integration of knowledge, skills, professional attitude, through the use of critical thinking, best current evidence, and clinical judgment in providing care to individuals, groups, and communities with a variety of public health needs.

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Practice within the ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing, health care, and its related agencies assuming they have no past conduct or convictions which prevent such practice.

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Fulfill the roles of the baccalaureate nurse generalist as provider of direct and indirect care, advocate, collaborator designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of the profession.

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Construct a framework which promotes lifelong learning essential to continuous professional development and tolerance for the unpredictable and ambiguous nature of the healthcare system.

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Employ information literacy skills through the effective use of informatics to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support decision-making.

Benefits & Advantages

To put it simply, earning your nursing degree can give you advantages in your current career while setting you up for further success, depending on your goals. Having a BSN or BS degree in nursing gives you an immediate advantage over job candidates with an associate, certificate, or diploma level education.

Earning your nursing degree also sets the stage for higher levels of education. Once you complete this nursing degree program, you can start aiming for MSN and DNP programs. In many cases, having a higher level of education can result in a higher salary and more job security.

Plus, increasing your knowledge and skills will benefit your career in countless ways. You will make a greater impact in your current career while improving your ability to help patients and support physicians.

Key Courses

For a full course listing, please refer to the Bryant & Stratton College catalog.

Requirements

Nursing students will be required to complete additional steps beyond the traditional admissions process for the RN to BSN and RN to BS program. These steps include:

  • Completion of standardized assessments and a specialized nursing assessment
  • All nursing degree applicants must meet current health record documentation requirements
  • Nursing Program Director Interview: If required, candidates will be interviewed by the Nursing Program Director or another member of the Nursing program staff. This interview is utilized by the Nursing Program Selection Committee along with admission test scores and past academic performance to determine admission
  • Documentation of a recent physical exam
  • Students must submit to a criminal background check and drug screening as required by state and federal law along with clinical facility and Bryant & Stratton College requirements

For answers on how each of these steps impact your admissions process and how they can be completed, call your admissions representative.

Valuable Internship Experience

In addition to your classroom experience, we recognize the importance of real-world application. Through our partnership network, students are provided with opportunities to actively apply their nursing education within their chosen field.

Careers

What can you do with an RN to BSN and RN to BS?

RNs can prepare for leadership roles in nursing with an RN to BSN or RN to BS degree completion program. With an understanding of ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks, graduates with this degree can pursue roles as charge nurses, nurse managers, or nurse educators. The program’s focus on developing topics like gerontology, transcultural nursing, and management and leadership equips graduates for these roles.

Accredited Online RN to BSN and RN to BS Program

Bryant & Stratton College aims to provide all our students with a high-quality, experiential nursing education based on the needs of healthcare providers. We take our approach to curriculum development and delivery seriously, with your success in mind from enrollment to graduation.

The nursing program at Bryant & Stratton College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNEA), ensuring you receive an education that aligns with their standards.

Accreditation & Disclosures

Admission to the RN to BSN and RN to BS degree program is based on the evaluation of transcripts and individual advisement. Students are required to complete the requirements of the Nursing Generalist degree program, as most nursing, biology, and liberal arts courses transfer into the RN to BSN and RN to BS degree program. Plus you have the option to take classes online, earning your degree on your schedule and at your own pace.

*The RN to BSN and RN to BS program for baccalaureate degree is offered exclusively online in all states except CA.

The baccalaureate degree in nursing at Bryant & Stratton College division is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791. www.ccneaccreditation.org

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RN to BSN / RN to BS Academic Program Disclosures

CCNE Accreditation

Frequently Asked Questions

That depends on how much credit you bring to the educational table. For those who were grandfathered into Registered Nurse (RN) status from a diploma program, they may need to take more classes. Most RNs, however, have an associate-level degree, so they should be able to complete the program in under two years.

An RN to BSN and RN to BS is a college degree program designed to help RNs (Registered Nurses) use their current education and experience to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BS) more quickly. This kind of academic achievement can help you further your career and pursue leadership roles in your healthcare organization.

No state requires a BSN or BS to be an RN at time of writing, but a bachelor degree is a higher-level degree than the associate degree that is often the minimum education requirement and is often also accepted. Bryant & Stratton College offers an RN to BSN and RN to BS program to help those professionals advance their education to help advance their careers.

Yes, there are clinical requirements that are comprised of 135 hours of direct patient care.

To become a Registered Nurse (RN), you will have had to take the NCLEX-RN exam in the past. There is no requirement to take it again in order to pursue a Bachelor degree from an accredited nursing program.

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