Fast-Track Your Future in Nursing
Rapid changes in technologies, regulations and polices have opened new career paths for nurses — but they also introduced new BSN qualifications for clinical and managerial positions. Arriving at a time when more than 500,000 nurses retire, and over 100,000 new positions are introduced yearly, these changes are spurring incredible job growth — with a 12% increase projected from 2018 – 20281.
In the accelerated RN to BSN 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
A Program Designed for Working Nurses
Your life involves more than school. Our online RN-to-BSN degree was created specifically to meet the needs of hard-working nurses, like you. Most of our students work fulltime, and many juggle family obligations as well, but the on-demand, online format makes it easy for them to complete coursework when and where they want to. Busy schedules that include evenings, weekends, and shift work are no longer a barrier to earning a BSN degree.
See the Saint Mary’s Nursing Difference
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DR. 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.
DR. 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.
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.
DR. 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 when I want to apply to advanced practice school.
I live in a very diverse community. And utilizing the skills that I've learned is really going to help me treat my patients with respect and dignity.
DR. 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.
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.
Every nurse, no matter what they do, affects someone's life.
In Saint Mary’s program, you’ll learn advanced nursing techniques and the latest in progressive health, finance, healthcare systems and informatics. And though you learn online, you’ll never be alone. A vibrant community that understands the demands of your education, your career, and your day-to-day life embrace you on this journey, and celebrate your dedication to excellence in nursing.
Qualify to Work in Any Setting You Choose
Earning your BSN meets new industry standards and qualifies you to work in the healthcare setting of your choice. You’ll demonstrate nursing excellence, and that you’re ready for future leadership roles.
You'll Learn:
- A Complete-Care Approach. To provide progressive care and therapies.
- New Healthcare Systems. To better patient outcomes.
- Finance. To better inform management decisions.
- Informatics. To provide evidence-based care.
Additionally, you’ll complete your practicum in your choice of a healthcare setting. 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.
You'll Master:
- Quick critical-thinking skills
- Evidence-based nursing practices
- Scientific thought as part of a patient-centered approach
- A complete-care mindset
Why Nurses Love Our Online BSN
As a student, you can implement new knowledge in your current position, and quickly gain the experience needed for career advancement.
- Accelerated 1-Year Program.* You achieve your goals faster.
- CCNE-Accredited Curriculum. You’ll model excellence in nursing.
- Just $485 Per Credit Hour. You won't break the bank.
- 100% Online. You can learn where and when it's most convenient to you.
Is Now the Time to Earn Your BSN?
Vision 2020 — the Institute of Medicine’s recommendation that 80% of clinical nurses hold a BSN by 2020 — is backed by the American Nursing Association. The fact is the RN credential is no longer the foundation of a lifetime nursing career.
If You Want to:
- Maintain a lifelong nursing career
- Qualify to work in any healthcare setting
- Earn up to 20 percent more than your RN counterpart1&2
- Prepare for leadership positions
- Get ready for grad school to become a nurse practitioner, anesthetist, midwife, or specialist
Then you want to find out more today.
We Make Online Learning Easier
Our online degree programs give you flexibility to fit your educational plan into your professional and personal schedules. Because your coursework is delivered in an asynchronous environment, you can log in and learn where and when it’s most convenient to you — during a commute, on lunch, or after the kids are tucked into bed. It’s the freedom you need to learn and advance your career while working and maintaining a personal life.
*The accelerated program is considered fulltime with 2 courses and 6 credit hours per term — it is the most popular option. However, you may opt to complete the degree on a part-time schedule and take just one course at a time.
Sources
1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm.
2Payscale, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Bachelor in Science Nursing Degree average salary. Retrieved from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Degree=Bachelor_of_Science_in_Nursing_(BSN)%2C_Bachelor_in_Science_Nursing/Salary.
3The Future of the Associate Degree in Nursing Program. Retrieved from https://www.nursinglicensure.org/articles/adn-program-future.html.