Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN

Central Connecticut State University

Central’s RN to BSN is the perfect place for Registered Nurses wanting to complete their BS in Nursing online. With a faculty made up of RNs active in clinical practice, students are taught by nursing professionals experienced in the challenging and evolving healthcare field.

Depending on transfer credit status, the program can be completed in one year. However, Central’s Nursing Department understands that students face many challenges in their professional and personal lives and work with each student to offer flexible options to help you meet your goals and objectives.

Learning Outcomes

Ability to integrate theories and concepts into nursing practice

Tools to apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making I the provision of high-quality nursing care, healthcare team coordination, and the oversight and accountability for care delivery

Skills to critically evaluate evidence-based research in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes

Ability to demonstrate skills in using patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice

Capability to advocate for a variety of socio-political issues affecting health care through participation in legislative and political forums

Knowledge to incorporate inter- and intra-professional communication and collaborative skills into the delivery of evidence-based, culturally sensitive patient-centered care

Tools to provide innovative interventions to promote health and prevent illness in vulnerable populations

Skills to practice from a caring, professional nursing perspective by incorporating the values of social justice, diversity, and global awareness

Ability to integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes through use of the nursing process to provide patient-centered care to patients across the lifespan from a diverse perspective