BSN Nursing Program

Nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree typically receive higher salaries, coveted leadership roles, and a wider variety of jobs. A 2016 study from Nurse Journal found that, of 187,000 nursing jobs posted over a 90-day period, BSN holders were eligible for 88% of those jobs, while RNs with associate’s degrees were only eligible for 51% of them.

An RN is a license, while a BSN is a degree. To become a licensed RN, the first step is to enroll in a pre-licensure nursing program. Some programs lead to an associate degree and some to a BSN degree. While an ADN degree takes about two years of study, a BSN degree usually requires three or four years. A BSN degree involves a higher level of study, allowing RNs to advance their careers and earn a variety of benefits.

Tuition costs for a BSN degree can vary depending on your individual situation (i.e. location, finances, etc.) There are a number of financial aid options available to students at Eagle Gate. Reach out to a school representative for more information.

At Eagle Gate College, nursing students can earn an accelerated BSN degree in as little as 36 months.

BSN program graduates are prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and practice as a Registered Nurse in a variety of settings. These include positions in long-term care, acute care, complex and critical care, school nursing, home health, and community health nursing.

In general, a BSN degree holder receives a higher salary than an RN with an associate’s degree. According to BSNedu.org, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reported the average salary of an RN was $66,620, while the average salary for BSN-equipped RNs was $75,484.

It depends on the program. Eagle Gate College offers their BSN program in a hybrid format. The majority of these courses can be completed online, which might be a great option for working adults, full-time parents, and others who can’t attend class every day.