Kent State University has an online program for registered nurses who want to go to school for a degree in nursing.
A growing number of registered nurses need a bachelor's degree in nursing to meet the complex challenges of the healthcare environment.
Kent State's Nursing for Registered Nurses (RN-to-BSN) program will allow you to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in a 100% online format from one of the largest and most respected nursing programs.
The program can be completed completely online in as little as 12 months.Our expert faculty and administrators will work closely with you to keep you on track, as well as teach you how to influence the future of health care.
The commission on collegiate nursing education accredited the bachelor's degree in nursing at Kent State.The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools is a member of Kent State University.
The National League for Nursing designated Kent State University as a Center of excellence in nursing education.We have been recognized for our dedication to innovative and evidence-based nursing education.
Information management and information systems, technology and the human technology interface are used in healthcare.There are 3 credit hours.
The process of identifying quality research studies and applying the findings to nursing practice is introduced in this course.There are 3 credit hours.
Focuses on nursing concepts and theory, nursing process and the history of nursing as it relates to the development of professional nursing.There are 3 credit hours.
The registered nurse can use personal and professional knowledge in the study of leadership and management.Discover how nursing and leadership theories affect practice.Assists the RN in analyzing the relationship between nursing and professional nurse's leadership management roles.There are 3 credit hours.
The nursing process is used to explore health promotion and disease prevention in healthcare settings.Theories and models can be used to understand health behaviors.The course includes the role of the nurse, national health objectives, health literacy, education, counseling, transcultural considerations and factors affecting health promotion.There are 3 credit hours.
The focus is on improving the health of communities and populations.There are 3 credit hours.
There are issues related to health maintenance and restoration.There are 3 credit hours.
The context in which health care is delivered is examined.Historical perspectives, legislation, professional disciplines, organizations, health networks, forms of care delivery, consumer needs and economics are examined.The current health care system's ability to serve all segments of the U.S. population is examined in depth.Global perspectives are also studied.There are 3 credit hours.
In the identification and implementation of a scholarly nursing project, allows RNs to apply previously learned nursing theory and clinical knowledge with their baccalaureate education.This project uses, but is not limited to, previously learned knowledge of leadership skills, principles of teaching learning, health care policy, change process, team building, collaboration, healthcare policy and delivery systems, quality improvement, evidence-based care, diversity, nursing roles, information technology andThere are 3 credit hours.
All other BSN students at Kent State have the same degree requirements.Many of these classes have already been completed in your degree program.The credits can be transferred to meet the requirements.
You will need a total of 120 credit hours to graduate.
The nursing program at Kent State University is one of the most respected in the United States.We can offer our bachelor's degree completion program at a reasonable price to both Ohio and out-of-state registered nurses.
The financial aid process at Kent State University is simple.Financial aid services and scholarship programs help a lot of students.There are financial aid options for RN-to-BSN students.
Do you want to know which courses will transfer?To find out how many courses you will need to take, complete the Preliminary Transfer Evaluation Request form.
In order to be compliant with federal and state laws related to online education and consumer protection, as well as State professional licensure/certification regulations, Kent State University may not be able offer online programs to students residing in certain states.Some state laws may affect a program of study, including the inability to offer clinical practicum courses.Since these regulations undergo continuous updates, non-Ohio residents interested in pursuing any College of Nursing online program are advised to consult with their State licensing/certification agency and official Kent State information on state authorization before applying to this program.