RN - BSN Completion Programs in Idaho

The BSN is an essential step for a registered nurse who wants to move up the nursing career ladder. The RN-BSN builds on the associate's degree or diploma education as well as the clinical experience a registered nurse has gained. The BSN is designed to strengthens leadership skills, communication skills, theoretical and analytical writing and thinking skills and related nursing skills. Through the nursing education articulation model in Idaho registered nurses have the opportunity to transfer credits toward the BSN and shorten the length of RN to BSN program completion. Some online programs can be completed in as little as 12 months.

Registered nurses with a BSN in Idaho are becoming more common than those with an associate's or diploma in nursing for the first time in history. The increasingly complex health care system, health care technology and patient presentations have increased the demand for nurses with higher education. The AACN has also stated that they feel the BSN should be the minimum education required for professional nursing practice. There is legislation in some states that, if passed, would require nurses hold a BSN to practice.

The Idaho Department of Labor Annual Occupational Wage Survey found that in 2007 registered nurses with a bachelor's degree in nursing earned an average annual salary of $59,000. This was almost twice the average annual salary of all jobs in Idaho. The BSN degree will payoff in more than career advancement and salary. The BSN is also the necessary step for entry to master's level programs for advanced practice or nurse educator career paths, positions where the state of Idaho is significantly lacking these nurses.

Online RN to BSN programs are the most popular way for registered nurses to go about earning their BSN. Programs are accessible to even the most remotely located student and any clinical site requirements can most often be arranged in the student's local community. Below you will find numerous online RN to BSN programs offered in Idaho by nationally accredited nursing schools as well as campus based Idaho nursing schools. You may also be interested in an RN to MSN program in Idaho.

RN to BSN Online Programs Offered in Idaho

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

The Online and On-Campus RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).There is a University of Phoenix campus location in Boise that offers the RN to BSN if a campus based program fits your needs.

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Jacksonville University - School of Nursing

The RN to BSN Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The JU School of Nursing is accepting application for their Online RN to BSN program now.

Program Offered: RN to BSN Online

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Walden University - School of Nursing

The BSN completion program can be completed in as little as 18 months depending on the number of credits transferred and is open to registered nurses with an associate's degree in nursing or diploma in nursing. The program is CCNE accredited. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Programs Offered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program

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Azusa Pacific University - Nursing

This Online RN to BSN is accredited by the CCNE, NLNAC and WASC. The program is enrolling now. Request information today!

Program Offered: RN to BSN Online

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Chamberlain College of Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing offers an online fast-track RN to BSN completion program for registered nurses. The program is accredited by the NLNAC and CCNE. Request information to learn more today!

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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

The Online RN to BSN accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

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Kaplan University School of Nursing

This is a CCNE accredited, online RN-to-BSN degree completion program.

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Kent State University

The Kent State College of Nursing offers a CCNE accredited online RN to BSN program.

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South University - School of Health Professions

This Online BSN program is CCNE accredited. South University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Applicants are required to have an ASN or Diploma from an accredited nursing program and proof that they have a current RN license. South University is accepting eligible applicants for this program now.

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College of St. Scholastica

The College of St. Scholastica offers an RN to BSN online that has been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). They have hundreds of clinical sites they are connected with and will assist students in setting theirs up within their local geography. The program accepts associate's and diploma educated registered nurses and can be completed in one academic year.

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University of Saint Mary

The University of Saint Mary offers a CCNE accredited online RN to BSN. There are six different program starts offered each year, so request information today to learn more about this exciting program.

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Utica College - Department of Nursing

The Utica College RN to BSN program is accredited by the NLNAC.

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Colleges & Universities Based in Idaho Offering an RN to BSN Program

Boise State University - Department of Nursing

The BSN program is accredited by the NLNAC.

Programs Offered: Online RN to BSN, BSN, MN, MSN, LPN to BSN

Boise State University - Department of Nursing, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1840, PH: 208-426-4143

BYU Idaho - Department of Nursing

The nursing programs at BYU Idaho are NLNAC accredited and State of Idaho Board of Nursing approved.

Programs Offered: Associate's of Science in Nursing (ASN), RN to BSN completion program (offered online, on-campus or a blend)

BYU Idaho - Department of Nursing, CLK 102, Rexburg, ID 83460-0620, PH: 208-496-1325

Idaho State University - School of Nursing

The Master's nursing programs at Idaho State University are CCNE accredited and State of Idaho Board of Nursing approved. The BSN program is also CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: RN to BSN Completion (for Associate's degree RNs and LPNs), Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, Online MSN (Specialization tracks in Clinical Nurse Leader, Clinical Nurse Specialist, FNP, Nursing Education, Nursing Leadership), AD to MS, BS to MS

School of Nursing Idaho State University, 921 S. 8th Ave, Stop 8101, Pocatello, ID 83209-8101, PH: 800-766-4781

Lewis - Clark State College - Division of Nursing & Health Sciences

The BSN tracks are CCNE accredited and approved by the Idaho Board of Nursing.

Programs Offered: BSN, RN to BSN, Associate's in Practical Nursing

Meriwether Lewis Hall 306, 500 8th Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501-2698, PH: 208-792-2250