Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN to BSN
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (RN to BSN) online program is designed for Registered Nurses (RNs) who are seeking to expand their skills in the ever-changing healthcare industry as well as for RNs preparing for graduate level education.
Low/No Cost BSN for Teammates and Alumni
Now is the perfect time to get a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences. The college has made recent changes that mean Atrium Health teammates – or alumni of Cabarrus College of Health Sciences or Carolinas College of Health Sciences – can get a BSN at virtually no cost. Tuition has been lowered, fees have been eliminated, and now Atrium Health’s Educational Loan Forgiveness program is available for the BSN program. By combining the loan forgiveness program, Ed Assist benefits and grant/scholarship money the financial aid office helps procure, the cost for Cabarrus College’s BSN program will be virtually zero for teammates and alumni.
Here’s how the low/no-cost BSN program works:
- Atrium Health Educational Loan Forgiveness program: Provides up to $10,000 in loans, which are forgiven after two years of service at Atrium Health.
- Ed Assist: Teammates designate their Ed Assist benefits toward tuition.
- Grants/scholarships: Following students’ completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Cabarrus College’s financial aid office will award available grants and scholarship money to bring the cost down, in many cases, to zero.
Cabarrus College’s flexible BSN program is perfect for working nurses:
- 100% online
- Five-week nursing courses
- Full and part-time options
- Fall or spring admission
- Graduate in as little as 18 months
- Fast-track application process: No application fees, no essay, no references
- Exceptional, nationally recognized, clinically trained faculty
- Superior support staff ensure a seamless experience from admission to graduation
- Credits awarded for diploma or associate degree work and related work experience Think ahead! Seamless transition to MSN…coming to Cabarrus College in fall 2020!
As Atrium Health and many other healthcare organizations seek nurses with a bachelor’s degree, getting a BSN offers many benefits:
- More varied employment opportunities
- Career progression and increased responsibly
- Opens the door to professional certification in a nursing specialty
- Foundation for pursing a master’s degree
There’s never been a better time. Get started on your BSN. NOW!
For more information contact:
Admissions@CabarrusCollege.edu or 704-403-1613
FinancialAid@CabarrusCollege.edu or 704-403-3507
Mission
The mission of the BSN program is to provide innovative educational opportunities for nurses to develop leadership skills to competently work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to promote health in a variety of healthcare settings.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the RN to BSN Program students will be able to:
- Integrate concepts of community health, community and the role of public health nursing.
- Synthesize knowledge of nursing and community health in practice to promote, restore and maintain the health potential of groups and populations in the community.
- Incorporate assessment findings, theory and research in the delivery of an education project to a selected population.
- Collaborate with faculty and community partners to develop an education program involving a community health issue and incorporates knowledge of health disparities.
- Demonstrate positive work relationships with community partners during their service learning experience.
- Enhance knowledge of cultural competence through the service learning experience.
- Complete a satisfactory community assessment activity.
- Communicate professionally, accurately and effectively in verbal, nonverbal, written and digital modes.
- Assume accountability/responsibility for the professional nursing role(s) of advocate, clinician, coordinator, educator, and leader in promoting the health of populations/aggregates.