RN to BSN Path for the Working Nurse

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Why Get a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing? 
   1. Call to Action 
   2. Better Patient Outcomes 
   3. Better Pay and Professional Opportunities 
3. Advantages of Attending School while Working as an RN, LPN, or LVN 
   1. Employer’s tuition reimbursement 
   2. Make nursing wages while completing the degree 
   3. Online coursework 
   4. Pay increase upon completion of school 
4. Tips for Managing Work, School, Homelife, and Finances 
   1. Shop around 
   2. Work with an advisor 
   3. Know yourself 
   4. Apply for scholarships 
   5. Consider student loan forgiveness 
   6. Schedule work shifts carefully 
   7. Keep a planner for all due dates 
   8. Know your support systems 
   9. Ask other nurses how they did it 
5. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss RN to BSN Path for the Working Nurse. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Outline the benefits of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing. 
2. List ways nurses can maintain a work-life balance while attending school. 
3. Describe how nurses obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing may benefit patients. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.