

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree completion program at South University is designed for registered nurses. The emphasis of this program is not only on the areas of skill that students need to develop, but also on the geographic areas whose populations students will serve - particularly rural communities.
The RN to BSN is structured in a way that allows students to pursue their studies without having to put their career or life on hold. We deliver the campus experience in the convenience of an online format, helping RNs achieve their goal of a BSN in the most efficient way possible.
With the South University RN to BSN, students:
Graduates are prepared to seek employment in hospitals, private physician practices, community clinics and agencies, research organizations, pharmaceutical firms, and academic institutions.
The BSN program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Acceptance into a South University nursing program or its completion does not imply or guarantee that a student will be able to obtain licensure or certification. The student should contact the state licensing board or professional certification body in each state in which the student intends to practice for specific requirements and the application process.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, "Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 23 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations." "Generally, RNs with at least a bachelor's degree will have better job prospects than those without a bachelor's. In addition, all four advanced practice specialties-clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, and nurse anesthetists-will be in high demand, particularly in medically underserved areas such as inner cities and rural areas. Relative to physicians, these RNs increasingly serve as lower-cost primary care providers."
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Registered Nurses, on the internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm.
To be admitted to the RN to BSN degree completion program online at South University, the prospective student must align with the following requirements:
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