Quick Facts
General Education Requirements: 38 hours
Nursing Courses: 30 hours
Lower Division Nursing courses: 14
Upper Division Nursing Courses: 27
Free Electives: 11 hours
Total: 120 hours*
Full Program RequirementsWhy Study Nursing?
As a registered
nurse, you have committed your career to the compassionate service of
healthcare. Now take the next step in your career with Governors State’s 100% Online R.N. to B.S.N. in Nursing.
Online classes taught by readily available instructors are designed to advance
your nursing education while giving you the flexibility needed as a nursing
professional.
Coursework in
the R.N. to B.S.N. program focuses on evidence-based care and health across the
lifespan to prepare you to enter a broad range of nursing fields.
Reach Your Career Goals
With a focus on leadership and practice, the R.N. to
B.S.N. program equips you with the skills and knowledge to pursue your area of
professional interest, as well as continue your education in the pursuit of
advanced roles in administration, research, consulting, and teaching.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics employment for nurses is projected to grow by 6% over the next decade, faster than the average for all occupations. Also, data they collected from May 2023 stated that the median annual wage for registered nurses was $86,070. The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Chicago, IL is $47.95 per hour($99,736 annually). This is 22% higher than the Illinois average of $37.47. Source: Vivian Health.
Full-time students can complete the
online R.N. to B.S.N. program in as little as 3 semesters.
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Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in
Nursing Program is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
ACEN mailing address:
3390 Peachtree Rd. NE
Suite 1400
Atlanta GA 30326
404-975-5000
Website: www.acenursing.org