Bachelor of Science in Nursing for RNs

Get a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and start a career in health care management.

You may already know about the national RN shortage, but did you know that the majority of RNs planning to retire between 2011 and 2020 are managers at health care organizations?

Thousands of nursing administrators, teachers, and managers retire each day—creating opportunities for greater career success.

The nursing workforce is changing dramatically; you need to prepare yourself now.

Changes in the nursing field have made a B.S. in Nursing imperative to your success as an RN. Read these articles from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

• B.S. in Nursing means better patient care
• 2010 Report calls for change in Nursing Education
• Data confirm nurses with bachelor degrees are more likely to secure jobs sooner after graduation

Students enjoy many benefits:

• Placement credit for recent education in the field of nursing
• Designated class sections for Registered Nurse students
• Clinical experiences designed for the needs of Registered Nurse students
• Resources of an accredited institution delivered in a small-school atmosphere

Classes are offered part-time on evenings and weekends at several convenient locations or online.

To view locations offering coursework toward the RN-BS degree, click here.

MORE information is available at www.chhs.niu.edu/nursing/rnbs.

Start Dates for Upcoming Cohorts

• Oakton College
  (Summer 2012)
• Harper College
  (Fall 2012)
• Waubonsee Community College (Spring 2012)
• Elgin Community College
  (Spring 2013)

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