Registered nurses with an associate's degree or diploma may complete the BSN degree online, allowing them to complete their education in an environment designed for adult learners. Advantages include:

• Convenient scheduling
• Focus on core concepts applicable to professional settings
• Respect for previous work experience
• Interaction with peers who share similar professional experiences and values

Students identify preceptors in their region of residence to facilitate their learning experience.

Chamberlain College of Nursing is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, 804-225-2600. The VA Board of Nursing has provided Chamberlain College of Nursing with the authority to advertise the program and to admit students to its Arlington campus location.
Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC), www.ncahlc.org, one of the six regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level. Courses at the Arlington, VA and Chicago, IL campuses are approved by HLC. Inclusion of the Arlington and Chicago campuses for degree-granting authority within the accreditation relationship will be reviewed through a September 2010 site visit from HLC. The bachelor of science in nursing degree program at the St. Louis and Columbus campuses and the associate of science degree in nursing program at the Columbus campus are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The bachelor of science in nursing degree program at the Addison, Columbus, Phoenix, and St. Louis campuses is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Arlington and Chicago campuses are pursuing CCNE accreditation for the bachelor of science in nursing degree program. Accreditation provides assurance to the public and to prospective students that standards of quality have been met. Program availability varies by location. AC0103. ?2010 Chamberlain College of Nursing LLC. All rights reserved.

In the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree completion program at South University you will learn the healthcare concepts taught at our campus locations and enjoy the convenience of attending class online anytime day or night. At South University, you are in control of your education. Our RN to BSN online program offers registered nurses many benefits including: No campus residency required - take all classes online; Attend class anytime - day or night; Earn a BSN degree online while you work full time. Students will study palliative care, gerontological nursing, and complementary and alternative nursing methods. You will also develop management abilities by expanding your critical thinking skills in establishing priorities, delegating responsibility and formulating decisions. Qualified applicants can earn a BSN degree in 18 months with accelerated 5 1/2 week courses. Receive 45 credit hours for your nursing experience. Financial aid and transfer of credit is available for qualified applicants.

South University is accredited byThe Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

If you're a registered nurse and you're ready to take your career to the next level, Kaplan's online RN-to-BSN program can help you develop the advanced skills you need.

If you are an RN and your career goals require earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing AND a Master of Science in Nursing, consider the new RN-to-MS in Nursing option. The RN-to-MS in Nursing option offers associate?s- or diploma-level nurses and nurses with a bachelor?s degree in another field the opportunity to satisfy specific core requirements for Kaplan University?s Master of Science in Nursing program while completing their bachelor?s degree in nursing. Students then have the opportunity to enter Kaplan University?s Master of Science in Nursing program in a condensed format. Students completing this accelerated program will earn their Kaplan University BS in Nursing and MS in Nursing degrees at a faster pace and lower cost than completing each degree separately.

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). If you have questions about our accreditation, call 954.515.3296. The HLC website is located at www.ncahlc.org.

In response to the growing need for knowledgeable, skilled nursing professionals, the BSN degree completion program is designed to provide students with a market-relevant understanding of how to:

? Practice visionary thinking while integrating new patient care demands, traditional and futuristic care practices, and new technologies into quality patient care.
? Perform nursing skills proficiently and safely to promote and support the healing and understanding of the whole person (physiological, mental, spiritual), assuring ethical health outcomes, and meeting professional nursing standards.
? Collaborate with nurse managers to revamp the nursing workforce and support professional nursing practice. ? And many more career-related skills.

Students can absorb relevant perspectives and professional insights from people who can help them acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a broad range of career opportunities such as Nurse Administrator, Chief Nursing Officer, Public Health Nurse, Nurse Manager, and many others.

Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (For more information, visit the NCA Higher Learning Commission web site.)

Prepare yourself to meet the growing demand for bachelor?s-prepared nurses. This RN-to-BSN Degree Completion specialization incorporates the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and is designed to provide licensed registered nurses with the additional knowledge, skills, and decision-making proficiencies needed in today?s more complex health care environment. This rich, collaborative learning experience includes interactive multimedia materials and other course work that will help you expand your knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention; multicultural wellness strategies; pharmacology and patient safety; patient care technology; collaborative nursing group processes; leadership and management; and policy, law, ethics, and regulations in professional nursing practice.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

Review of this specialization is pending in AL, AZ, FL, GA, KY, MN, ND, SC, VA, WA, and WI.

Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.

"Baker College Online's Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing program offers you the flexibility of completing your bachelor degree 100% online - allowing you to attend class around your already busy work and personal schedule. With a bachelor degree, you'll be able to command higher pay and access more career opportunities for advancement.

The BSN program provides licensed registered nurses with the opportunity to continue their professional growth as leaders of research, practice, education and administration within the health care environment. Through additional study as well as clinical experience, BSN students can earn practical experience by serving the needs of individuals and communities in a variety of healthcare settings.

Students in the Baker College baccalaureate of science program are licensed registered nurses. Three (3) courses in the Baker College baccalaureate curriculum involve clinical experiences: Community Health Practicum, Leadership Practicum and Nursing Seminar (the final course in the program). Required clinical experience for students in the program will include:

* Identifying clinical sites/activities and qualified preceptors which meet the course objectives and are approved by the course faculty.

* Performing clinical activities involving client or staff teaching, program changes, system alterations, etc. (up to 8 hours per week).

Program requirements include:

* An unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the United States (US), District of Columbia or US territories; or an unencumbered license as a RN in Canada. Note: Canadian RNs must complete the clinical components of this program under the supervision of a baccalaureate nurse licensed in Canada. Successful completion of the Baker College baccalaureate nursing program does not qualify the Canadian graduate to take the US NCLEX examination.

* All students are expected to maintain licensure throughout their academic career.

* Applicants must include a photocopy of active US or Canadian RN license or a printed page from the licensing state's nursing website or Canadian equivalent verifying licensure status and expiration date.

* Students must pass all courses with a minimum of a B- (2.7) in order to graduate with a BSN degree from Baker College. A minimum grade of 2.7 (B-) is required for Health Science Courses (SCI, HSC, NUR). A minimum grade of 2.0 (C) is required for general education courses.

The Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing program is based on standards established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)."

Baker College Online is a division of Baker College, a fully accredited, private, not-for-profit career college system established in 1911. Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504 (1-800-621-7440). Baker Center for Graduate Studies is also accredited by the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).

Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N.) program prepares registered nurses for leadership in the nursing field. Courses expand the knowledge of the practicing nurse by drawing on real–life nursing experiences. You will develop strong leadership skills dealing with clients, other professionals and groups within the healthcare community for the purpose of promoting, maintaining and restoring health. You will utilize critical–thinking and problem–solving skills to determine appropriate nursing interventions and therapeutic applications. The program emphasizes written communication and research skills, and is only available to registered nurses.

Potential Career Options
Community Agencies
Independent Practice
International Health
Long–term Care Agencies
Nursing Research
Staff Nursing

Key points:

Nationally renowned R.N. to B.S.N. program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective Most cost–effective, accredited B.S.N. online program offered by a national educational institution Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for three years in a row

Liberty University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is designed for Registered Nurses (RNs) who wish to enhance their professional knowledge and skills and complete the requirements for a baccalaureate degree while continuing as a working professional. Built on a foundation of biological, physical, and clinical sciences, the curriculum provides the advanced practice skills required for growth and advancement in the nursing profession.

Independence University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).