RN to BSN Online

• Credits are awarded for the ADN degree or Nursing Diploma, while several courses in the program may qualify for CLEP or other challenge assessments.  
• The Villa Maria School of Nursing was one of the first baccalaureate programs in Pennsylvania, admitting its first students in 1952, as well as being one of the first to offer RN to BSN education.  
• Gannon’s nursing programs have held approval from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing since 1953, and have maintained consistent national accreditation since 1965.  
• The baccalaureate degree in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate at Gannon University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.  

You Will Learn

Gannon University’s offers an online RN to BSN degree (Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing) accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The program provides registered nurses with the knowledge, training and faculty mentoring needed to successfully transition a nursing career from the bedside into one of a skilled nurse leader. This online program is designed to accommodate busy personal and professional schedules and to help the adult learner achieve the next steps in their professional nursing education.

The online RN-BSN program offers a “portfolio” option that grants course credit for professional nursing experiences. Students will learn from faculty with both clinical and academic expertise who take a student-centered, community-based approach to train students.

• Average Time to Completion: 7 semesters
• Minimal Clinical: Scheduled at your convenience

In 2010 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. This report not only informs and highlights the need for change in nursing education to meet the demanding and dynamic environment of healthcare, but also recommends increasing the number of registered nurses with a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) to 80 percent by the year 2020. 

You Will Experience

With courses that are available in seven- or 14-week sessions during fall, spring and summer semesters, the online RN-BSN program offers a well-crafted curriculum. In addition to the nursing core, all electives offered in the program are nursing-focused. A passion for patient care, training nurse leaders and preparing students for diverse career opportunities are at the core of the program.

Students receive a thorough grounding in the theoretical foundations of nursing as well as exposure to the nursing research process, which directly impacts quality patient outcomes. A completely online program ensures vibrant interaction with peers and faculty located in diverse parts of the U.S.

You Will Achieve

Students will be prepared to advance in the largest profession of the growing healthcare sector of the economy. The online RN-BSN program prepares registered nurses for a lifelong career and prepares them to pursue further nursing education (MSN, DNP, Ph.D.) and other avenues for professional advancement.

You Will Earn

The employment outlook for nurses is excellent. Estimates indicate that employment will grow 22 percent by 2018. Many employers now require a Bachelor of Science in nursing credential for advancement. Salaries in the field vary depending on the location and type of organization.

• Starting salary: $55,400  
• Mid-career salary: $71,700  

 All salary information is compiled from data gathered from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) and/or PayScale (payscale.com).

You Will Study

If your home state is Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, Washington, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Wyoming, or Oregon, please contact the Gannon University Office of Admissions at admissions@gannon.edu or 1-800-GANNONU (choose options 3 and 3) for details regarding your enrollment eligibility. 

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Student Success

Gannon's Online Engagement Coordinator facilitates our online new student orientations, implements strategies to ensure that online students are active in their online courses, and provides general online student support through a variety of high-touch methods to engage students and support student retention efforts. Gannon online students can reach out with general questions about online learning or how to remotely access Gannon's comprehensive student services.

Online students have access to all of Gannon's campus amenities!  Get your Gannon ID card for free and use it to access our newly renovated Nash Library and Student Learning Commons at 6^th and Sassafras streets.  Students also have full access to our Rec Center including fitness classes (think Yoga, Cycle, Pilates and more) at no charge.  Online students can use a Gannon ID while dining on campus and receive a discount on your purchase.  A Gannon ID also gets online students free admittance to Gannon athletic events.  Local online students can ride the "e" with a Gannon ID for free!