Study RN to BSN

Why do RNs pursue a BSN degree?

• Career Advancement: Many healthcare institutions prefer or require RNs to hold a BSN for roles in leadership, management, and specialty areas.

• Expanded Job Opportunities: Some nursing positions, particularly those in specialized areas like critical care, pediatrics, and oncology, may require or prefer candidates with a BSN.

• Higher Earning Potential: On average, BSN-prepared RNs tend to earn higher salaries than those with only an associate degree in nursing (ADN).

• Patient Care Quality: Research has shown that hospitals with a higher proportion of BSN-prepared nurses often provide better patient outcomes and lower mortality rates. 

• Future-Proofing Your Career: As healthcare practices and policies continue to evolve, having a BSN can future-proof your career by ensuring you meet educational requirements that may be instituted in the future.

Accelerated Coursework

At PSU, we offer licensed Registered Nurses the opportunity to earn their baccalaureate degrees in an accelerated timeframe.

RN-BSN students complete upper-division nursing courses in just three semesters of full-time study. For those who prefer a more flexible schedule, part-time study is also available, allowing nurses to complete nursing courses over several years.

Jumpstart Option: ADN to BSN

Accelerate your BSN degree alongside your ADN. You can kickstart your Bachelor of Nursing by enrolling in two Pitt State courses during your second year of the ADN program.

Students who have completed one year of ADN coursework are eligible for the jumpstart option at the following colleges:

• Labette Community College
• Fort Scott Community College
• Neosho County Community College
• Crowder College
• Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
• Johnson County Community College

RN to BSN Student Handbook

Catalog – see catalog for the School of Nursing