Kent State University has launched a 100% online RN-to-BSN program across all eight of its campuses, making it easier for working nurses to pursue a baccalaureate degree. Kent State’s decision to make their nursing program more accessible and convenient for practicing nurses is driven by the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) goal to have 80% of the nursing workforce educated at the bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) level by 2020.

The new 100% online RN-to-BSN program is the first of its kind to be fully implemented across all eight Kent State campuses through collaboration of faculty experts at each campus. Students who enroll in the program will receive benefits like decreased tuition, increased course availability, and convenience. Each of the required nursing courses will be offered every seven weeks rather than providing classes in a traditional rotation format, taking on a student-first approach to benefit full-time working nurses who need flexibility to complete school work on their own time.

College of Nursing Dean Barbara Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN, tells Kent.edu, “We are proud of this project. Not only are we one of the few programs to offer a RN-to-BSN degree online, we are now a leader in this collaborative arrangement with the regional campuses.”

This program is designed for working nurses who hold an associate’s degree or nursing diploma, giving them a pathway to complete their BSN degree without returning to school full time. The curriculum is student and community focused, emphasizing professional knowledge, leadership skills, and compassionate care to develop a strong nursing workforce in Ohio and beyond.

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To learn more about Kent State’s new 100% online RN-to-BSN program, visit here.

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