Nursing (RN-to-BSN)

Overview

Build on your professionalism and passion for helping others by completing your RN to BSN online from Northern Kentucky University. In this 30-credit-hour online nursing program, you will gain the leadership skills you need to continue and excel in your professional practice. This accelerated program offers flexibility to fit your schedule, multiple start dates, and low tuition.Registered Nurses with a BSN degree can work in a variety of roles in practice areas that include: acute care settings, intensive care units, specialty areas (e.g., pediatrics, maternity, mental health) and community health settings (e.g., schools, clinics, health departments).

Program Learning Outcomes

• Gain an understanding of research focusing on the fundamentals of the research process, levels of evidence, and quality of evidence for nursing practice

• Study an overview of models and theories of vulnerability—focusing on social determinants of health, health disparity, and culturally appropriate strategies to address the effects of vulnerability

• Examine the foundations of leadership and management theories and concepts in a variety of healthcare settings

• Gain an introduction to the concepts and trends in the health informatics field, both locally and nationally

• Have the ability to become acquainted with essential topics and processes in genetics, genomics, and molecular biology