Nursing - RN to BSN - BSN

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services

About This Degree

There is no better time than now to earn your BSN.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, those with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing generally have better job prospects than those without one. This completely online program makes it possible to graduate with a BSN in two, three, or four semesters.

What You Will Learn

Students build on their Associate Degree in Nursing to become outstanding nurses through relevant coursework with the advantage of a flexible schedule. In the RN to BSN program, students continue to practice critical thinking, and apply clinical reasoning to make decisions, manage healthcare resources, apply leadership and management skills, and gain additional experience in community and public health settings.

The RN to BSN Completion curriculum of study includes professional nursing practice, population health, evidence-based health care, health informatics, care of the aging adult, advanced health assessment, leadership, management and policy, health care trends and issues, and a final Capstone experience.

The baccalaureate nursing program at Utah State University at the Logan campus located in Logan, Utah is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
Email: info@acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing programs is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.

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At a Glance

College: Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services

Department: Nursing Department

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Career And Outcomes

Career Opportunities

With a BSN, students may be qualified for a variety of careers, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Critical Care Units
  • Community Health Programs
  • Schools
  • Home Healthcare Services
  • Hospice Care
  • Management
  • Specialty Areas (Pediatrics, Oncology, Labor and Delivery)
  • Educators
  • Clinical Research
  • Quality Improvement
  • Case Management

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We will build on your goals and experiences while working together to design an individualized semester-by-semester plan. Your personalized plan will help you see a path from where you are now on to graduation. Even if you are unsure of the major you would like to pursue, we can help with resources and ideas.

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USU Locations

LOGAN CAMPUS

STATEWIDE CAMPUSES*

USU ONLINE**

*This degree is available at various USU locations.

**This degree is 100% available online. USU is a SARA-approved institution offering fully online programs nationwide; please visit USU's state authorizations for details.

Admission

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Nursing Program is a separate process from admission to the University.

  • 2.67 GPA
  • Current/unencumbered RN license
  • Transcripts from an accredited AAS/ADN RN program approved by the US Department of Education

Deadlines

The RN to BSN program will begin Fall 2020

  • Application for Fall semester 2020: January 1-March 31
  • Application for Spring semester 2021: June 1-August 31

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