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MERRI MOODY: When we sat down to develop this program, we thought, let's get something that's really useful to the practicing nurse and useful for the nurse who wants to go on. It's designed for working adults, working nurses. We understand that nurses do shift work. They work evenings. They work nights, so we felt that an online program was just perfect for them.
CANDACE ROTERT: My name is Candace Rotert. I could not do this program, if it were not online. I have four kids, and I'm able to do schoolwork while taking care of my family. I'm able to go on family outings and work full time. And I'm still able to get my assignments done.
MERRI MOODY: Why I would choose this program is that I believe that it really has the tools to make the nurse either better at what he or she is doing now, or help them advance to the next level.
CANDACE ROTERT: The program has helped develop my nursing skills. Because it's allowed me to look into different areas of nursing that I didn't look into before, the insurance aspect and cultural diversity aspect.
MERRI MOODY: When I look at the curriculum and the courses, especially things like the integrative health care, and the finance, and the health care systems and informatics, boy, that's what I need right now as a nurse. And it's also going to really help me apply what I want to apply to advanced practice schooling.
CANDACE ROTERT: I live in a very diverse community, and utilizing the skills that I have learned is really going to help me treat my patients with respect and dignity.
MERRI MOODY: The other element of our program that's unique is our final capstone class actually gives the nurse an opportunity to go and observe an advanced practitioner or a nurse, who does something different that they might be interested in doing in their future. So it's totally future oriented. It's not write a paper on this or write a paper on that. It's go out and experience something that you might want to do in your future.
CANDACE ROTERT: I'm going to make even more of a difference in patients' lives. I'm going to be even more responsible, and just a better nurse, and a better person.
MERRI MOODY: Every nurse, no matter what they do, affects someone's life.
Fast-Track Your Future in Nursing
- CCNE accredited
- 36 credits
- 100% online
- $17,460 (just $485 per credit)
- Can be completed in 12 months
In the accelerated RN to RSN program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, you can complete your BSN in a year and earn up to 20 percent more than nurses with an RN.1&2 As you earn more, you'll be improving the quality of care your patients receive—that's why many hospitals exclusively hire nurses with BSN degrees.3
Prepare for a wider variety of clinical roles and healthcare leadership positions with your Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. With an aging population and increasing demand for health care, the nursing profession is booming: A 12 percent increase in opportunities is projected from 2018 to 2028, more than double the national average for that time period.4
Program Highlights: A Program Designed for You
Nurse-Friendly Flexibility. Our online RN to BSN degree was created specifically to meet the needs of hard-working nurses, like you. The online format makes it easy to complete coursework as you work full time or juggle family commitments.
Built-In Community. Even though you learn online, you'll never be alone: A vibrant community of students and faculty who understand the demands of your education, your career, and your day-to-day life, join you on this journey and celebrate your dedication to excellence in nursing.
Demand-Ready. The Institute of Medicine recommends that 80 percent of clinical nurses hold a BSN by 2020, and the American Nursing Association agrees. Maintain your career trajectory, prepare for leadership positions, and expand your career options with a BSN from Saint Mary's.
Leadership Potential. Our program will bring you up to speed on current industry standards and prepare you to lead with a foundational understanding of progressive care, new healthcare systems, finance, and health informatics.
Custom Capstone. Gain the experience you need by completing a practicum in a healthcare setting of your choice. Unlike most programs in which your options include just a practice area or two, we want you to explore new areas of nursing for your capstone project.
Program Outcomes
- Administer federal, state, and institutional healthcare policy and regulatory systems to advance safe patient care
- Integrate scientific and outcome-based evidence into your nursing practice
- Employ information management and patient-care technology to improve care
- Use critical thinking to integrate quality assurance, resource allocation, and financial management policies into professional nursing practice
- Apply health-promotion and wellness principles to diverse individuals, groups, and communities as identified through community health assessment techniques
- Uphold the values of integrity, autonomy, human dignity, and social justice in all aspects of your nursing practice
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams for optimal healthcare efficiency and patient care
- Bring nursing processes, knowledge, and skills to changing population demographics, healthcare economics, and service delivery across the lifespan and healthcare continuum
Program Curriculum: Real-World Learning
With a curriculum based in real nursing applications, you'll graduate with quick critical-thinking skills, evidence-based nursing practices, and a complete care mindset.
Explore our online RN to BSN curriculum or take a peek at the sample of courses below:
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COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE (3 credits per course) |
|
NUR 302 |
Communication Skills for Nurses |
|
NUR 325 |
Cross-Cultural Competence for Service Providers |
|
NUR 410 |
Healthcare Information Management |
|
NUR 310 |
Pharmacology and Applied Mathematics |
|
NUR 320 |
Nursing Ethics |
|
NUR 330 |
Healthcare Delivery Systems |
|
NUR 405 |
Intro to Healthcare Finance |
|
NUR 415 |
Nursing Leadership and Management |
Career Outlook: From BSN to Anywhere
It's a great time to be a registered nurse, with job opportunities projected to grow 15 percent between 2018 and 2028.4 Earning your BSN with Saint Mary's will put you in contention for many more openings than an associate's degree: BSN is the minimum required education for many organizations across the U.S., including many hospitals, the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Veterans Administration.5 Wherever you're headed next, your BSN will prepare you to lead in a number of roles in healthcare:
|
TITLE |
MEDIAN INCOME |
|
Registered Nurse |
$71,7305 |
|
Pediatric Nurse |
$69,2706 |
|
Nurse Manager |
$84,8667 |
|
Unit Manager |
$66,1498 |
|
Charge Nurse |
$73,2189 |