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The University is now offering nurses
with an associate-level nursing degree
the opportunity to pursue their Bachelor
of Science in nursing completely online,
plus a site-based clinical experience. The
program debuted in the fall.
"The Institute of Medicine has
recommended an increase in the
proportion of nurses with a Bachelor of
Science degree in nursing by 80 percent
by 2020," said Sue McBee, associate
professor of nursing.
Carson-Newman has offered an RN to
BSN program, but until now it has been
integrated on campus with the traditional
BSN program. An online option allows
students more flexibility and to not be
limited by their location to campus.
McBee says the RN to BSN program at
Carson-Newman stands out in its focus on
leadership development, nursing ethics
and character development, in-depth
nursing knowledge and application of the
concept of social justice in practice.
ONLINE PROGRAM EQUALS MORE
OPTIONS FOR NURSES
Open to nurses with an RN license, the RN to BSN online
program can be completed in a one, two, or three-year track.
Students will complete 33 nursing credit hours as well as
complete Carson-Newman's liberal arts core. Required clinical
experiences may be obtained at the student's local medical
facilities.
For more information, contact Carson-Newman's Nursing
Department at (865) 471-3425, or visit: cn.edu/rntobsn
