Argosy University, Phoenix Introduces New BSN Program to Meet Local Demand for Nurses

Argosy University, Phoenix is launching a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program designed for licensed registered nurses (RNs) who have earned their associate’s degree or a diploma in nursing. The new program was created partly in response to information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that the nursing industry is becoming more competitive as demand for quality healthcare increases and statistics showing RNs with a BSN degree have better job prospects.

Argosy’s new BSN program builds on pre-licensure nursing coursework to prepare students for professional advancement while meeting recommendations from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) that a BSN is the primary pathway to professional nursing. Further guidelines from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) outlines two specific goals for the field of nursing by 2020: an 80-percent baccalaureate-prepared nursing workforce and a doubling of doctorates held by nurses.

Diann DeWitt, PhD, RN, CNE, chair of the nursing program at Argosy University, Phoenix, told PRNewswire.com,

“There is a need for bachelor’s degree nursing programs to help both nurses and hospitals in the state of Arizona. By focusing on courses geared towards building the necessary skills professional nurses require, graduates will be better prepared to advance their careers in nursing and meet the growing demand for qualified healthcare professionals.”

Nursing courses at Argosy University, Phoenix will be delivered in blended format, combining online and on-campus experiences. Classes will be held on campus one day per week to provide flexibility to working nurses. The university will also partner with local hospitals and agencies to offer cohort classes for students to gain skills tailored to the needs of specific nursing and healthcare organizations.