RN to BSN - Program Overview
All RN to BSN degree completion programs will take you to a bachelor's degree. Doane College's RN to BSN program promises to be more that just a bachelor degree.
Imagine participating in a program in which you would learn what your "soul" purpose in life is - what is most important to you, what your values are - and then working throughout the program to grow in this purpose, personally AND professionally. Imagine becoming a purpose-driven leader.
We offer you the opportunity to have a "purpose driven" educational experience unlike any other programs.
The RN to BSN program allows licensed registered nurses to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Doane recognizes that your academic, clinical, and professional experiences in the health care profession constitute a foundation upon which to build a degree program in the liberal arts tradition. Completion of degree requirements involves courses in nursing and the liberal arts that will continue the development of skills for critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building and develop a knowledge base for leadership in the profession.
Industry Facts
- Quality patient care hinges on having a well-educated nursing workforce. Research has shown that lower mortality rates, fewer medication errors, and positive outcomes are all linked to nurses prepared at the baccalaureate and graduate degree levels.
- The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP), policy advisors to Congress and the U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services on nursing issues, has urged that at least two-thirds of the nurse workforce hold baccalaureate or higher degrees in nursing by 2010.
- Currently, only 40 percent of nurses hold degrees at the baccalaureate level and above.
- In March 2005, the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) released a statement calling for all registered nurses to be educated in baccalaureate programs in an effort to adequately prepare clinicians for their challenging and complex roles.
About the Lincoln & Grand Island Campuses
At Doane College, you will join an institution committed to academic excellence, community, innovation, and a unique learning environment. The Doane College Lincoln and Grand Island campuses specializes in serving working adults. With flexible hours, students take classes in the evening, morning, or on the weekend. Instructors and staff encourage students to integrate their personal and professional experiences into the classroom.
Contact us If you would like more information:
Phone: Lincoln: (402) 466-4774 or toll-free (888) 803-6263
E-mail: deb.savage@doane.edu
Office: 303 N. 52nd St., Lincoln, NE 68504
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