RN to BSN Online: Bachelor's in Nursing Degree Program

Program Overview

Southern New Hampshire University's online RN to BSN program is designed for working nurses, offering flexibility and affordability. The curriculum aligns with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's 10 domains of nursing practice, preparing nurses for leadership and clinical roles in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Taught by experienced nursing faculty, the program provides opportunities for experiential learning and career advancement.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program at Southern New Hampshire University is designed with our nursing students in mind. From work schedules to family and other life events, we recognize our nurses need the flexibility that an online platform can offer. The role that nurses play in healthcare is always evolving as nurses are asked to lead and care in all situations. With changing technologies, healthcare regulations and implementation of care, nurses with bachelor's degrees are needed more than ever before. In these complex environments, you'll need critical skills and competencies, including evidence-based care, health promotion, disease prevention and leveraging technology to enhance your clinical and professional development. The RN to BSN online program delivers on those objectives and more – so you can change your life, without changing a shift. Transfer-friendly Get 45 credits for your unencumbered RN license, then transfer up to 45 more into the RN to BSN program. By transferring in the maximum 90 credits, your BSN degree may already be 75% complete when you enroll here. Built for nurses, by nurses Nursing professionals face a number of unpredictable daily challenges, from overtime shifts to fast-paced, on-the-job demands – we get it. That's why our curriculum was designed with nurses in mind. We aim to simplify the pathway to your degree, from offering affordable access to coursework online and on your time, to providing academic and career support when you need it. Because we believe that nurses are the heart of healthcare – and you deserve the opportunity to pursue your goals.

Outline:

Courses & RN to BSN Curriculum

"Our RN-BSN program provides working nurses with the knowledge and skills to address today’s complex problems in healthcare," said Kristi Dalby, DNP, RN, CNE, Undergraduate Nursing Program Director at SNHU. "Students are exposed to a diverse group of nurses, with many opportunities to connect content to the real world in order to inform their current and future nursing practice." At SNHU, our nursing students work on developing the awareness, knowledge and proficiency reflected in the 10 domains central to nursing practice, as outlined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)4. The 10 domains are: Information and healthcare technologies Interprofessional partnerships Knowledge for nursing practice Person-centered care Personal, professional and leadership development Population health Professionalism Quality and safety Scholarship for nursing practice Systems-based practice

Taught by Industry Experts

Kristi Dalby, DNP, RN, CNE, Undergraduate Nursing Program Director "Our online BSN program is for all nurses, from those looking to advance their career in leadership or clinical practice to nurses that want to continue at the bedside, but better support their patients armed with the ability to implement evidence-based best practices."

Curriculum Requirements & Resources

General Education

All undergraduate students are required to take general education courses, which are part of SNHU's newly redesigned program, The Commons. The goal of The Commons' curriculum is to empower you with some of the most in-demand skills, so you can succeed not only in your academic career, but in your personal and professional life too.

Technology Resources

We provide cloud-based virtual environments in some courses to give you access to the technology you need for your degree – and your career. Learn more about our virtual environments.

Earn Math Credits

Save time and tuition with our Pathways to Math Success assessments. Depending on your scores, you could earn up to 12 math credits – the equivalent of 4 courses – toward your degree for less than $50 per assessment. For additional information, or to register for a Pathways to Math Success assessment, contact your admission counselor or academic advisor today.

HEaRT Experiential Learning

Looking to gain professional healthcare experience, even before you graduate? Do it with HEaRT. Specially designed for learners in healthcare and nursing, HEaRT (Higher Education and Real World Training) is a powerful experiential learning opportunity at SNHU.

Teaching:

Experienced Nursing Faculty

Courses throughout the BSN program are taught by instructors with many years of nursing experience. "Faculty at SNHU recognize the unique life and professional experiences that students bring into the BSN program," said Elizabeth Christman, DNP, RN, CNE, clinical faculty at SNHU. "We view students as collegial partners and value their professional expertise in the classroom as we share knowledge and learn with one another. We recognize the importance of individualized student support to encourage students’ personal and professional goal achievement as they explore professional development opportunities within their career."

Careers:

BSN Career Outlook

As the population ages, and nursing professionals retire, there is a growing need for qualified individuals to step up and deliver quality care. Many of these jobs will extend outside of hospitals, into the community, in long-term care facilities, outpatient centers and in patients' homes.2 Along with this growth comes a continued demand for nurses with bachelor's-level degrees. Some employers require a BSN, while others may require it to be achieved within a specific timeframe. SNHU recognizes this and offers a flexible, affordable option to nurses.

Job Growth and Salary

Job Growth According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job prospects for registered nurses are expected to grow 6% through 2032.2 Potential Salary Registered nurses earned a median annual salary of $81,220 in 2022.2