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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
From RN to BSN: Elevate Your Credentials in as Little as 14 Months*
Attend an Accelerated Nursing Program in Maine.
Our Bachelor of Science RN-BSN Program is thoughtfully designed with your busy schedule in mind. This fully online program allows you to continue developing your nursing expertise without disrupting your current professional practice. The curriculum emphasizes cultural competence, diversity, integrity, and a global perspective on healthcare.
Built on a foundation of continuous quality improvement and patient safety, the program supports your growth as a leader in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. You’ll engage in high-quality, practice-based experiences that enhance clinical judgment and prepare you to manage care across the healthcare continuum.
The RN-BSN Program equips licensed registered nurses with advanced knowledge and skills to meet the complexities of modern healthcare. Graduates are recognized for their critical thinking, effective leadership, case management, and commitment to health promotion in diverse care settings.
Built on a foundation of continuous quality improvement and patient safety, the program supports your growth as a leader in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. You’ll engage in high-quality, practice-based experiences that enhance clinical judgment and prepare you to manage care across the healthcare continuum.
The RN-BSN Program equips licensed registered nurses with advanced knowledge and skills to meet the complexities of modern healthcare. Graduates are recognized for their critical thinking, effective leadership, case management, and commitment to health promotion in diverse care settings.
The Beal University Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Program holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487. ***
*** The Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Program holding initial accreditation refers specifically to the RN-BSN program.
Becoming a Qualified Nurse (RN)
Acquire the Knowledge and Expertise to Thrive in Your Career
In 2010, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a pivotal report, The Future of Nursing, calling for a significant transformation in nursing education. One of its key recommendations was that 80% of the nursing workforce should hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) by 2020.
The report highlighted compelling evidence that nurses with higher levels of education, such as BSN degrees, consistently contribute to improved patient outcomes and reduced mortality rates.
In response to this growing demand for highly educated nurses, our program offers flexible scheduling options, including accelerated nursing pathways both online and on campus. These formats allow you to balance your education with personal and professional responsibilities while advancing your career.
Smaller class sizes promote a supportive, personalized learning environment where you can engage meaningfully with faculty and peers. Paired with the focused structure of our accelerated programs, you’ll receive the instruction, mentorship, and practical preparation needed to thrive.
By graduation, you’ll be fully equipped, academically and professionally, to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare field and make a measurable impact from day one.
The report highlighted compelling evidence that nurses with higher levels of education, such as BSN degrees, consistently contribute to improved patient outcomes and reduced mortality rates.
In response to this growing demand for highly educated nurses, our program offers flexible scheduling options, including accelerated nursing pathways both online and on campus. These formats allow you to balance your education with personal and professional responsibilities while advancing your career.
Smaller class sizes promote a supportive, personalized learning environment where you can engage meaningfully with faculty and peers. Paired with the focused structure of our accelerated programs, you’ll receive the instruction, mentorship, and practical preparation needed to thrive.
By graduation, you’ll be fully equipped, academically and professionally, to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare field and make a measurable impact from day one.
Core Courses in RN-BSN
During the Bachelor of Science RN-BSN Program, you’ll take courses such as:
- Professional Nursing Practice
- Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare
- Pathophysiology
- Genetics
- Bioinformatics
- Population Health: A global perspective
- Transcultural Perspectives in Healthcare
- Holistic Approaches to Healthcare
- Leadership: Trends in the Changing Healthcare Environment
Accelerated Learning
At Beal, we offer a Modular System designed to simplify the process of earning a degree. This allows you to complete classes in half the time of a regular semester, enabling you to focus on fewer classes at once. Our full-time students can still earn the same number of college credits each year while concentrating on fewer subjects at a
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Program Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Utilize the nursing process to construct safe, evidence-based, client-centered, and culturally competent, holistic approaches for care to diverse individuals and populations. All while providing a culture of caring, diversity, integrity, and excellence.
- Communicate and collaborate professionally with individuals, families, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, incorporating informatics, technology literacy, current evidence-based practice, and nursing research.
- Collaborate as a responsible and accountable member of the healthcare team, utilizing critical thought to further develop clinical judgment and decision-making skills to provide safe, quality, patient-centered care, incorporating a culture of caring, diversity, integrity, and excellence
Take the Next Step
Meet with one of our knowledgeable Admissions Advisors to get more details on our online nursing programs and learn more about how Beal could be the right fit for you.
Is a Nursing Career Right for You?
Take the Medical Career Readiness Quiz
This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete, and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style, plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.
Take the Quiz!
An On-Campus Experience, From Home
100% Online Program
Beal University designed the RN-BSN program with a student-centric approach to allow the freedom of remote learning. Students are never alone—Beal’s dedicated support system is designed to help you succeed throughout the program and well into your professional career.
Students won’t miss out on the traditional learning experience—interactive projects, discussions, and real-world assignments bring the curriculum to life. Plus, online learners have full access to campus resources like the writing center, library, tech support, and career services.
Students won’t miss out on the traditional learning experience—interactive projects, discussions, and real-world assignments bring the curriculum to life. Plus, online learners have full access to campus resources like the writing center, library, tech support, and career services.
Nursing Career Opportunities
Find your Perfect Career Fit
Many people assume that becoming a nurse means working exclusively in a hospital, but that’s far from the truth. Today’s nurses are in demand across a wide range of settings. With a versatile skill set, nurses have the flexibility to shape careers that align with their passions and professional goals.
Careers to Explore
With a Bachelor of Science RN-BSN degree, you open the door to a wide range of exciting career opportunities, including:
- Community Health Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- Emergency Nurse
- Gerontology Nurse
- Hospice Palliative Care Nurse
- Medical-Surgical Nurse
- Neonatology Nurse
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Orthopaedic Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
- PeriAnesthesia Nurse
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse
- Rehabilitation Nurse
- And more
High Demand for Registered Nurses
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations**. Feel confident you’re getting relevant skills to enter an in-demand career with plenty of opportunities.
Diverse Working Environments
Nurses can apply their expertise and skillsets in a variety of organizations, including:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Outpatient Care Facilities
- Pain Management
- Informatics Nurse
- Health Policy
- Nursing Homes
- Outreach Centers (for youth or street-entrenched people)
- Detox facilities
- Medi Spas
- Schools
- Community Health Centers
- NGOs (work overseas)
Take The Next Step
A new career is right around the corner
* Program length when completed in normal time.
** https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm
*** The Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Program holding initial accreditation refers specifically to the RN-BSN program.
