Alverno College is launching a redesigned RN to BSN program in June of 2013. The 18-month
program, a blend of online and in-classroom learning, is structured so that working
registered nurses can earn their Bachelor's degree.
“This program was prepared based on national nursing standards and a commitment to
excellence, in combination with the voice of practicing nurses who told us what they
needed in a program to fit their busy lives,” said Patricia Schroeder, dean of Alverno
College's JoAnn McGrath School of Nursing. “We also listened to health care systems
which highlightedthe value of development in leadership, care coordination, evidence
based practice, quality improvement, and population focused perspectives. The liberal
arts base and the nursing science combine to offer a program that enhances the way
nurses think and practice.”
As the health care industry continues to change, more employers are placing greater
importance on a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The Institute of Medicine's
2010Future of Nursing Reportset a goal of 80% of BSN-degreed nurses by the year 2020. The Report also calls for
all nursing schools to “offer defined academic pathways … that promote seamless access
for nurses to higher levels of education,” and encourages employers to offer promotions
and salary differentials for those with a BSN.
Program Specifics
Registered nurses with an Associate Degree in Nursing (RDN) will be awarded 70 credits
for previously completed coursework. Alverno College's RN to BSN program includes
36 credits, and students can complete the program in nine 8-week course blocks. The
courses consist of a blend of online learning and in-classroom evening instruction,
offering greater flexibility. The 18-month program has three start dates each year,
in February, June and October. Alverno's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Alverno College has educated nurses for more than 80 years and is home to one of the
largest undergraduate schools in nursing in Wisconsin. Students interested in applying
for, or learning more about the RN to BSN program can find more information atwww.alverno.edu/rnbsnor call the admissions office at (414)-382-6100.
Published on January 23, 2013 | Categories: Newsroom migrated press release
