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Succeed With The RN To BSN Program Online


Are you a working RN and considered earning your BSN? Look no further than Sumner College’s RN to BSN program.

The RN to BSN is designed for registered nurses with an associate’s degree in nursing who want to advance in the profession. Our 13-month RN to BSN  program will broaden your understanding of best practices in nursing, and prepare you for leadership positions in which increasing levels of education are expected.

RN to BSN Program

The RN to BSN program is designed to allow you to continue working as a nurse while you are enrolled in the program. This way, you can further your education while also furthering your career.

Our program allows you to take the courses online around your work schedule.

Hospitals pursuing Magnet status may require registered nurses have a BSN, or be enrolled in a BSN program. This program is delivered 100% online, offering a convenient and flexible way for working students to continue their education without interrupting their employment.  Online classroom size is limited to 25 students per faculty member, so you get the personalized attention you need.

The completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing is the gateway to graduate-level education, and advanced nursing employment roles.

Download the Information Kit and contact us today to find out more about our RN to BSN program.

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BSN Job Opportunities

WHAT KIND OF JOBS CAN YOU GET WITH A BSN?

A bachelor of science in nursing will prepare you for a wide variety of job opportunities, including:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Operating Room/Perioperative Nurse
  • Critical Care/ICU Nurse
  • Emergency Room Nurse
  • Labor and Delivery Nurse
  • Medical/Surgical Nurse
  • Charge Nurse
  • Case Manager
  • Home Health Nurse
  • Hospice Nurse
  • Oncology Nurse
  • And many more…

 

RN to BSN Job Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for registered nurses can expect a 6% increase in employment opportunities by 2031. This is about as fast as the average for all occupations.

In today’s healthcare market, registered nurses with their BSN will have an easier time finding a job than those without a BSN:

  • 27.7% of hospitals and other healthcare settings are requiring new hires to have a BSN
  • 71.7% of employers are expressing a strong preference for BSN program graduates
  • Rate of job offers for new nursing graduates four to six months after program completion:
    • 93% for entry-level BSN graduates
    • 89% for entry-level MSN graduates

Source: American Association of Colleges of Nursing

 

Learn more about the RN to BSN program at Sumner College in Portland, Oregon:

BSN Info Sessions – July

In preparation for the September classes, please plan to attend either of these informative hour long presentations to learn more about the program, the requirements

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The Pulse | Summer 2024

Sumner College Newsletter | Summer 2024

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June BSN Info Sessions Now Open

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