A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree can lead to an increase of nearly $6,000 in annual earnings compared to an associate degree, along with improved job prospects and patient care skills. The document highlights important factors to consider when selecting a BSN program, such as accreditation, flexibility, and support services. Capella University is presented as a cost-effective option for obtaining a BSN, offering significant savings, various financial aid options, and a program designed for working nurses.

1. Nursing Careers:
ADVANTAGESOF A BSN DEGREE

2. What are the benefits of a
BSN DEGREE?

3. With a BSN, you can
BOOST YOUR EARNINGS
by nearly $6,000 per year
RNs with a BSN earn nearly $6,000 more per year than those with associate’s degrees.,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2010

4. Not only coould you make more
money and you can also have better
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational
Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Registered Nurses
JOB GROWTH POTENTIAL

5. Your BSN will
BENEFIT YOUR PATIENTS, TOO.
A BSN will teach you additional
skills in nursing leadership,
management, wellness, disease
prevention, disease
management, and more.
HealthGuidance.org, To BSN or Not to BSN – That Is the Nurse’s Question

6. NURSING NEEDS YOU

7. Yes,
YOU!

8. Getting your BSN is the stepping stone toward
BECOMING A LEADER
in the field of nursing.
Nurses make up less than 3 percent of community health system boards, compared with
approximately 20 percent who are physicians, L. Prybil, “Engaging Nurses in Governing Hospitals
and Health Systems,” Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 24, January-March, 2009, pp. 5-9.

9. What qualities should I look
for in a BSN program?

10. Choose a university with programs
ACCREDITED BY THE CCNE.
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education is nationally-recognized and ensures the quality
and integrity of nursing degree programs. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation

11. Choose a university that
MEETS OR EXCEEDS IOM’S
RECOMMENDATIONS.
The National Academy of Medicine calls for 80% of all
nurses to hold a bachelor’s degree by 2020.
National Academy of Medicine, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change,
Advancing Health. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 2010

12. Choose a BSN program that allows you the
FLEXIBILITY TO KEEP WORKING
as a nurse while you earn your degree.

13. WANT TO SAVE
THOUSANDS
OF DOLLARS?
Choose a university that makes it easy to
transfer credit from your previous coursework.

14. Be wary of “technology fees” & “courseroom fees.”
BUT WATCH OUT
FOR HIDDEN COSTS.

15. Some universities provide
FREE ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS.

16. Look for a university that will teach you
the skills you can IMMEDIATELY
APPLY and use to further
your career, including:
Written and verbal communication
Leadership
Collaboration
Critical thinking

17. Learning should fit
YOUR SCHEDULE
Not the other way around.

18. Look for a university that will give you
24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Plus… access to tutors, study group opportunities, academic writing support,
career counseling, library support, and academic advisors.

19. to be aligned with the specific needs of hospitals
and other healthcare organizations,
accreditation standards,
and industry best practices.
Look for universities that
METICULOUSLY DESIGN ITS
BSN PROGRAM

20. Who will be your instructors?

21. Look for a university that truly invest in its students by
who are also passionate about teaching and are
HIRING PROFESSORS WITH DOCTORAL DEGREES
SUCCESSFUL NURSING PROFESSIONALS
You deserve to learn from the best.

22. How do I find the right BSN for me?

23. CCNE-Accredited*
100% Online Courses
24/7 Technical Support
Accepts Transfer Credits
Free E-textbooks
Learning You Use Immediately
No Technology or Courseroom Fees
100% Nursing Faculty Hold Doctorates
Meets or Exceed’s IOM’s
Recommendations for Nursing
Choose CAPELLA UNIVERSITY for
your RN-to-BSN degree.
The BSN, MSN and DNP degree programs at Capella University are
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One
Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation.
*

24. Save $7,000+
when you choose
Capella University.
Capella RN-BSN
$20,7901
Top 5 Competitors
$28,6402
1
$20,790 is the total cost assuming 114 transfer credits at $315/credit.
2
$28,640 is the average RN-to-BSN tuition of 5 competitive online RN-to-BSN programs,
calculated from the university's 2012-2013 total program cost listing.
Capella’s RN-to-BSN program is 27% less than
the average tuition of 5 competitive online
universities’ RN-to-BSN programs.

25. CAPELLA’S
RN-to-BSN
program is designed
with you in mind.
$3,000inNursingGrantsAvailable
10%DiscounttoANAMembers
Upto15%DiscounttoMilitaryServicemembers
Upto135 Transfer Credits
Graduatein18 months
10-WeekCourses
NoClinicals
NoPre-Requisites
RN-to-BSN/MSNCombined Option
ACT/SATNot Required

26. Learn More About
CAPELLA’S RN-TO-BSN PROGRAM
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counselor who specializes in
nursing programs.
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