Nurses are at the forefront of healthcare and integral to patient outcomes. The pandemic has further highlighted the impact of nurses on the health and well-being of the region, nation, and across the globe. While there are numerous avenues to enter the nursing profession, research demonstrates distinct benefits to obtaining a bachelor’s degree with patient outcomes improved and mortality rates and missed care opportunities reduced (AACN, 2019).
The RN-BSN Program at Centenary University will allow you to take the next step in your career journey. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program builds on your previous nursing coursework with an in-depth exploration of nursing research and evidence-based practice, public health, health care policy, health equity, and nursing leadership and management principles. This will expand your knowledge related to cultural, political, economic, and social issues that influence the delivery of care. New Jersey is the 9th highest-paid state for RN salaries with a median hourly rate of $34.10 to $56.73; this rate is dependent on factors such as education (NJSNA, 2022). Education makes a difference in nursing practice and the RN-BSN program at Centenary University will expand your career opportunities and create a pathway to advanced study.
The RN-BSN program at Centenary University is a 30-credit degree program offered online with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous class sessions that consider the demands of work and/or family life. You will earn credit for your unencumbered nursing license as well as previous coursework (previous coursework reviewed on an individual basis).
Centenary University’s Working BSN allows working adults, like you, to earn a Bachelor’s Degree online while you work.