| Program Overview |
If you are a registered nurse and want to take your career to a new level, then Medical Careers Institute might just have the right program for you!
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (RN - BSN) program is designed for those registered professional nurses who hold an associate degree or diploma in nursing and a current Virginia license to practice.*
In less than one year, you can earn your bachelor degree.**
The curriculum recognizes past college coursework in nursing by awarding advanced placement credit. Some general education credits may transfer in from an accredited college.The program is offered in a blended (hybrid) setting with a combination of online and on-campus class sessions. Busy working RNs can advance their education in a unique, professional setting with masters and doctorally-prepared faculty.
This nursing education program is a candidate for accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. NLNAC, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006. |
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| What You Can Learn |
With our Nursing (RN - BSN) program, you can learn how to: |
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- Lead and manage for innovation.
- Promote physically safe and healthy environments.
- Read, critique, and apply research to practice.
- Solve problems using critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
- Apply legal and ethical concepts and theory to improve professional practice.
- Incorporate issues and trends in nursing into current practice.
- Advance your career by selecting a “directed electives” track that allows you to investigate the roles of specialty practice, nurse educator, nurse informaticist and nurse leader.
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| Where You Can Go |
The BSN-prepared graduate is eligible for roles in leadership and management, community health, informatics, and specialty bedside practice. Nurses holding a BSN degree may pursue advanced life-long learning opportunities that may lead to specialized practice.
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*Medical Careers Institute also offers an Associate of Applied Science in Health Science degree program with a major in Registered Nursing. Click here for details. |
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| **Assumes the student already has an associate degree in nursing and a current Virginia license to practice. |