RN to BSN Completion Programs in Delaware
The BSN degree has become the standard in nursing practice as far as employers, the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) are concerned. The ANA and AACN have released statements regarding their view, recognizing "the BSN as the minimum educational requirement for professional nursing practice."
The RN to BSN program will build on the clinical education and experience that the Associate and Diploma educated nurse has completed. RN to BSN programs also offer registered nurses the opportunity to strengthen their communication, decision making, leadership, critical thinking and analytical skills in preparation for management and other leadership roles as well as in preparation for a master's level education where a baccalaureate degree is required for program admittance.
The ever increasing complexity of patient care has lead many employers to require or strongly prefer the BSN educated nurse. To maintain competitiveness for the higher paying and more competitive jobs higher education is a necessity in Delaware. Any desire to pursue a career in advanced practice, nurse educator or doctorate level education will require the baccalaureate level education.
RN to BSN Online Programs in Delaware
Nursing schools have made great strides in bringing the baccalaureate education to registered nurses around the country by way of online RN to BSN programs. In fact, the majority of RN -BSN programs are offered in an online format. Online programs offer identical content to campus based programs with clinical sites or practicums arranged with assistance from the nursing school faculty. Often these practicums can be arranged in the student's local geography. Learn more about these programs by requesting information from the nursing schools below. You might also be interested in RN to MSN programs in Delaware.
According to the Advance for Nurses 2007 Salary Survey, baccalaureate educated nurses in Delaware earned an average annual salary of $56,855.
Schools Offering Online RN to BSN Programs in Delaware
Walden University
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Online), MS in Nursing (BSN-MS) (Online), MS in Nursing (BSN-MS) - Education (Online), MS in Nursing (BSN-MS) - Informatics (Online), MS in Nursing (BSN-MS) - Leadership and Management (Online)
Brandman University
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN to DNP - Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, BSN to DNP - Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner , BSN to DNP - Gerontological Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology, BSN to DNP - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner , BSN to DNP - Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Programs: RN to BSN Degree Completion Option, RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option
Sacred Heart University
Programs: RN-BSN-MSN – Clinical Nurse Leader, RN-BSN-MSN – Nurse Education, RN-BSN-MSN – Patient Care Administration
University of Phoenix
Program: RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or
in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
Walden University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Education, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - General, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Leadership and Management
Additional Colleges & Universities Based in Delaware Offering an RN to BSN Program
University of Delaware - School of Nursing
The RN to BSN program is accredited by the NLNAC and CCNE.
- University of Delaware - School of Nursing, 25 North College, Newark, DE 19716, Ph: 302-831-1253
Wilmington University - Nursing and Allied Health
The RN to BSN program is accredited by the NLNAC and CCNE. The RN-BSN programs is offered at the New Castle campus, the Georgetown site, the Dover site, and the Cumberland, NJ site.
- Wilmington University, Ph: 302-356-4636
