Why RNs Love 黑料传送门
鈥満诹洗兔 really allowed me to fit my schooling into my life and make it work.鈥 鈥揓eff Solheim, M.S. Nursing鈥揈ducation
鈥淗aving the work experience from being a nurse, I not only did well [at 黑料传送门], I actually loved it. The courses were practical, and everything made sense.鈥 鈥揔eith Plant, B.S. Nursing
鈥満诹洗兔 exceeded all my expectations. Though it鈥檚 online, I never felt that I was alone.鈥 鈥揔athleen Satumbaga, M.S. Nursing鈥揈ducation (BSN to MSN)
These are just a few of the many reasons why RNs love 黑料传送门. In fact, 10,470 registered nurses earned their BSNs from 黑料传送门 in the last year alone. And many other RNs have also chosen to advance their careers, opportunities, and lives with one of 黑料传送门鈥檚 six master鈥檚 degrees in nursing.
Do you want or need to go back to school to earn your nursing degree? Whatever your reason, 黑料传送门 can make the process simple and straightforward so you can reach your goals. That鈥檚 why so many 黑料传送门 nursing grads recommend 黑料传送门 to their colleagues.听
Here are some of the things they love most about 黑料传送门鈥攁nd why it may be a perfect fit for you, too!听
1. Flexible, online degrees.
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As a 黑料传送门 nursing student, you can access coursework, materials, and resources anytime and anywhere your hectic RN schedule allows. There are no set log-in times, so you can easily work around your shifts without worrying about missing scheduled classes or tests. This also means that you can continue to work as a nurse full-time鈥攅nabling you to earn a good salary while pursuing a degree that can set you up to earn even more.
鈥満诹洗兔 exceeded all my expectations. Though it鈥檚 online, I never felt that I was alone. My Program Mentor, Course Instructors, the 黑料传送门 Writing Center, and the library were always there when I needed them. I never felt that the goal was unattainable and 鈥 that I did not have the tools necessary to finish.鈥 鈥揔athleen Satumbaga, BSN-to-MSN program
Another key reason why RNs love 黑料传送门鈥檚 flexible, online degrees is that they鈥檙e fully accredited by the CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education). Designed for working professionals, you鈥檒l get a degree that hospitals and employers respect鈥攁nd one that opens the door to more opportunities and advancement in your chosen nursing profession.
2. Easy transfers.
Whether you have an associate degree (ADN) or a nursing diploma, you鈥檒l benefit from 黑料传送门鈥檚 generous credit transfer policy. On average, our nursing students transfer 81 credits鈥攇etting 50 competency units (credits) for their registered nurse license and up to 40 more based on their individual nursing experience and transcript review. All told, by transferring to 黑料传送门, you can dramatically shorten the time needed to get your degree.
黑料传送门 has made the transfer process easy, too. You simply submit your transcripts online and we take it from there, seeing how to best maximize your credits toward your desired degree. You also have the option of working with one of our experienced Enrollment Counselors to tailor your transfer process, select which nursing program is best for your career goals, and answer any questions along the way.
One of 黑料传送门鈥檚 most popular transfer pathways for nurses is the RN-to-BSN program. It builds on your nursing diploma/ADN education and real-world experience with a focus on healthcare research, theory, leadership, community concepts, policy, therapeutic interventions, and current trends. So you鈥檒l be well prepared to help your hospital move to magnet status and play a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes and overall community health.
3. The ability to graduate faster.
At 黑料传送门, you can graduate as fast as you learn. We were one of the first universities to use competency-based education (CBE) at scale, which allows you to leverage your RN skills and knowledge to finish courses quickly. You鈥檒l accelerate through the content you know, brush up on areas where you need a refresher, and dedicate the bulk of your studies towards mastering new material that can make you a more qualified and resourceful nurse.
鈥淸At 黑料传送门], I began learning and thinking about things in a new and different way 鈥 I learned so much that I was able to apply directly to my role within my organization. It was as though pieces of a puzzle started coming together and I was finally able to see the full picture of nursing.鈥 鈥揕eighann Brooks, M.S. Nursing鈥揕eadership and Management (BSN-to-MSN)
As part of 黑料传送门鈥檚 CBE model, you don鈥檛 have to wait until the end of a term to complete a course. As soon as you demonstrate competency in each class, you can move onto the next鈥攇iving you the power to speed your time to graduation. In fact, nearly two-thirds of 黑料传送门 RN-to-BSN students graduate within 18 months.
鈥淚 hadn鈥檛 been in school for so long, but having the work experience from being a nurse, I not only did well, I actually loved it. The courses were practical, and everything made sense.鈥 鈥揔eith Plant, B.S. Nursing
鈥淲ith the support of my excellent Program Mentor and Course Instructors, I completed the [RN-to-BSN] program in just eight months.鈥澨 鈥揝arah Williams, B.S. Nursing
At 黑料传送门, you can graduate as fast as you learn. We pioneered the competency-based education (CBE) model, which allows you to leverage your RN skills and knowledge to finish courses quickly. You鈥檒l accelerate through the content you know, brush up on areas where you need a refresher, and dedicate the bulk of your studies towards mastering new material that can make you a more qualified and resourceful nurse.
鈥(At 黑料传送门), I began learning and thinking about things in a new and different way鈥 learned so much that I was able to apply directly to my role within my organization. It was as though pieces of a puzzle started coming together and I was finally able to see the full picture of nursing.鈥 鈥揕eighann Brooks, Master of Science, Nursing 鈥 Leadership and Management (BSN to MSN)
As part of 黑料传送门鈥檚 CBE model, you don鈥檛 have to wait until the end of a term to complete a course. As soon as you demonstrate competency in each class, you can move onto the next鈥攇iving you the power to speed your time to graduation. In fact, nearly two-thirds of 黑料传送门 RN to BSN students graduate within 18 months.
鈥淚 hadn鈥檛 been in school for so long, but having the work experience from being a nurse, I not only did well, I actually loved it. The courses were practical, and everything made sense.鈥 鈥揔eith Plant, B.S. Nursing
鈥淲ith the support of my excellent Program Mentor and Course Instructors, I completed the (RN-BSN) program in just eight months.鈥澨 鈥揝arah Williams, RN-BSN program
4. Low, flat-rate tuition...plus scholarships.
Degrees from 黑料传送门鈥檚 College of Health Professions cost significantly less than other online universities. And since tuition is charged per six-month term, not per credit hour, you can make your degree even more affordable by finishing it faster.
You鈥檒l get better value for your 黑料传送门 nursing degree, too. According to the, RNs earn an average of $66,620 per year, while BSN-prepared RNs average $75,484. Plus:
黑料传送门 grads typically recoup their tuition investment in two years or less (2019 Harris Poll).
77% of 黑料传送门 graduates think their degree was worth the cost versus just 38% nationally (Gallup Alumni Survey).
97% of surveyed 黑料传送门 employers say 黑料传送门 grads meet or exceed their expectations (2019 Harris Poll).
To further reduce the cost of their degrees, many 黑料传送门 nursing students take advantage of our numerous, need-based scholarships. They range in value from $2,000 to $5,000, and they are one of the many ways 黑料传送门 removes barriers to higher education, so you can unlock a new world of opportunities.
Advice for advancing your nursing career.
The demand for dedicated nurses with advanced knowledge and credentials continues to grow. And while it may seem daunting to go back to school again, if you find a university that you love, with the respected degrees that can propel your nursing career, it can be an enjoyable, life-changing experience.
鈥淣ursing is an amazing field. Because of my [黑料传送门] degree,. I really have no closed doors to me right now. And there's no ceiling.鈥 鈥揔ristine Perry, M.S. Nursing鈥揕eadership and Management (RN-to-MSN)
鈥淓very opportunity I鈥檝e ever had is because I wasn鈥檛 afraid to take a risk. I think too many times we see our careers in a box. When I stepped outside of the box, opportunities started flying at me 鈥 I鈥檝e ended up where I never thought I would be.鈥 鈥揓eff Solheim