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What is it?

A nursing bachelor’s degree (BSN) program for registered nurses who have earned an associate degree or nursing diploma.

What can I do with it?

Elevate your nursing practice and improve patient outcomes. Many healthcare systems prefer to hire, retain and promote RNs who have earned the BSN.

What will I learn?

Beginning nursing theory, practice and research.

Is there a clinical/capstone or practicum?

The capstone course requires a project. The RN to BSN can be completed 100% online. There is no clinical component.

How many courses are in the program?

120 credit hours with 34 hours (9 courses) in nursing; transfer credit from the associate degree (up to 90 credits) includes 24 hours of nursing coursework.

How quickly can I complete the program?

12 months

How much does the program cost?

See tuition and fees >

Where can I learn more?

See the RN to BSN program page >

What is it?

A pathway to a nursing master’s degree (MSN) for registered nurses who have earned an associate degree or nursing diploma.

What can I do with it?

Take on administrative and leadership roles, as well as nurse educator positions.

What will I learn?

Advanced nursing theory, practice and research; focus on administration, education and informatics.

Is there a clinical/capstone or practicum?

The capstone course requires 80 hours of clinical time spent on-site with a preceptor at an approved healthcare setting.

How many courses are in the program?

37-42 credit hours; 10-12 courses

How quickly can I complete the program?

19-21 months

How much does the program cost?

See tuition and fees >

Where can I learn more?

See the MSN program page >

What is it?

A pathway to a nursing master’s degree (MSN) with an APRN specialization for registered nurses who have earned an associate degree or nursing diploma.

What can I do with it?

Expand your clinical capabilities to manage patient care within the primary care setting as an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, a family nurse practitioner, or a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

What will I learn?

Advanced nursing theory, practice and research; focus on clinical application.

Is there a clinical/capstone or practicum?

Clinical/Practicum courses: NURS 700 is 16 lab hours, and there are four additional clinical courses for each track - each requires 150 clinical hours with a preceptor at a healthcare site.

How many courses are in the program?

45-46 credit hours; 14 courses

How quickly can I complete the program?

30-31 months

How much does the program cost?

See tuition and fees >

Where can I learn more?

See the MSN-FNP program page >

See the MSN-AGPCNP program page >

See the MSN-PMHNP program page >

Employment Outlook

From 2023-2033, jobs in Nursing are expected to increase by 9%

Occupation

Median Salary (2023)

Job Postings (2023)

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Occupation

Nurse Midwives

$129,646

6,819

Nurse Midwives

Median Salary: $129,646
Job Postings: 6,819
Projected Growth: 9%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Nurse Midwives diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Certified Nurse Midwives	5,720	84%
Nurse Midwives	829	12%
Certified Nurse Midwives/Women's Health Nurse Practitioners	48	1%
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners	70	1%
Directors of Health and Human Services	5	0%
Travel Certified Nurse Midwives	6	0%
OB/GYN Physicians	9	0%
OB/GYN Registered Nurses	15	0%
Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology	6	0%
Bilingual Spanish Customer Service Representatives	11	0%
Certified Family Nurse Practitioners	2	0%
OB/GYNs	4	0%
Advanced Practice Nurses	1	0%
Certified Professional Midwives	89	1%
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioners	1	0%
Midwives	3	0%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Midwifery	1,688	67%
Obstetrics And Gynaecology	1,242	49%
Gynecology	1,211	48%
Postpartum Care	1,028	41%
Nursing	937	37%
Intrapartum	683	27%
Family Planning	497	20%
Medical Records	487	19%
Childbirth	392	16%
Medical Ultrasonography	347	14%
Cardiotocography	295	12%
Patient Education And Counseling	242	10%
Pap Tests	219	9%
Cesarean Section	207	8%
Pelvic Examination	205	8%
Clinical Experience	200	8%
Triage	189	8%
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)	186	7%
Clinical Practices	170	7%
Social History Records	167	7%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Offices of Physicians		52%
	General Medical and Surgical Hospitals		21%
	Outpatient Care Centers		15%
	Offices of Other Health Practitioners		5%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		3%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		2%
	Other		3%

Registered Nurses

$86,070

4,823,198

10%

Registered Nurses

Median Salary: $86,070
Job Postings: 4,823,198
Projected Growth: 10%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Registered Nurses assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Includes Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Registered Nurses	1,029,001	21%
Medical Surgical Registered Nurses	382,391	8%
Travel Registered Nurses	481,609	10%
ICU Registered Nurses	372,624	8%
Operating Room Registered Nurses	295,298	6%
Home Health Registered Nurses	170,736	4%
Medical Surgical Travel Registered Nurses	221,022	5%
Emergency Room Registered Nurses	131,261	3%
Telemetry Registered Nurses	143,109	3%
Telemetry Travel Registered Nurses	355,149	7%
Emergency Department Registered Nurses	135,226	3%
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurses	190,935	4%
Oncology Registered Nurses	104,583	2%
Registered Nurse Case Managers	92,878	2%
Hospice Registered Nurses	90,180	2%
PACU Registered Nurses	106,015	2%
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurses	201,222	4%
NICU Registered Nurses	117,460	2%
Pediatric Registered Nurses	102,078	2%
ICU Travel Registered Nurses	100,421	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Nursing	1,606,518	59%
Nursing Care	636,896	23%
Nursing Process	388,950	14%
Medication Administration	297,836	11%
Intensive Care Unit	287,124	10%
Acute Care	254,327	9%
Home Health Care	247,412	9%
Nursing Practices	242,897	9%
Care Coordination	218,629	8%
Medical Surgical Nursing	211,615	8%
Emergency Departments	202,641	7%
Medical Records	199,175	7%
Pediatrics	195,908	7%
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)	195,169	7%
Direct Patient Care	186,360	7%
Discharge Planning	173,635	6%
Clinical Nursing	164,419	6%
Medical Telemetry	161,029	6%
Patient Education And Counseling	156,956	6%
Computerized Physician Order Entry	155,007	6%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	General Medical and Surgical Hospitals		47%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		7%
	Offices of Physicians		7%
	Home Health Care Services		6%
	Outpatient Care Centers		5%
	Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)		4%
	Other		24%

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

$59,738

977,050

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Median Salary: $59,738
Job Postings: 977,050
Projected Growth: 9%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Licensed Practical Nurses	499,543	51%
Licensed Vocational Nurses	110,182	11%
Registered Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses	56,031	6%
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses	49,725	5%
Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses	47,364	5%
Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurses	39,200	4%
Registered Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses/Certified Nursing Assistants	27,115	3%
Hospice Licensed Practical Nurses	17,173	2%
Medical Assistants/Licensed Practical Nurses	11,768	1%
Licensed Practical Nurses/Paramedics/Registered Nurses	16,557	2%
Home Care Licensed Practical Nurses	13,042	1%
Medical Surgical Registered Nurses	10,046	1%
Long Term Care Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses	20,589	2%
Medical Licensed Practical Nurses	7,341	1%
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurses	11,369	1%
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurses	7,409	1%
Skilled Nursing Facility Licensed Practical Nurses	12,051	1%
Long Term Care Registered Nurses	8,126	1%
Assisted Living Licensed Practical Nurses	7,333	1%
Travel Licensed Practical Nurses	5,086	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Nursing	247,173	57%
Nursing Care	106,189	25%
Medication Administration	93,639	22%
Vital Signs	76,807	18%
Home Health Care	63,911	15%
Medical Records	53,978	13%
Computerized Physician Order Entry	45,357	11%
Intravenous Therapy	39,775	9%
Long-Term Care	38,915	9%
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)	38,477	9%
Nursing Process	32,209	7%
Infection Control	32,012	7%
Pediatrics	30,285	7%
Nursing Homes	29,448	7%
Care Coordination	28,153	7%
Direct Patient Care	25,138	6%
Treatment Planning	24,261	6%
Acute Care	24,111	6%
Patient Education And Counseling	23,760	6%
Rehabilitation	23,147	5%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)		27%
	Home Health Care Services		12%
	Offices of Physicians		12%
	General Medical and Surgical Hospitals		10%
	Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly		7%
	Outpatient Care Centers		5%
	Other		28%

Nursing Assistants

$38,189

693,028

Nursing Assistants

Median Salary: $38,189
Job Postings: 693,028
Projected Growth: 8%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Nursing Assistants provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Certified Nursing Assistants	365,044	53%
Nursing Assistants	53,674	8%
State Tested Nursing Assistants	32,761	5%
Certified Nursing Assistants/Home Health Aides	20,688	3%
Certified Nurse Aides/Certified Nursing Assistants	22,815	3%
Nurse Aides	22,894	3%
Medication Aides	21,403	3%
Medication Technicians	18,310	3%
Certified Nurse Aides	17,083	3%
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistants	12,762	2%
Certified Medication Aides/Certified Medical Assistants	15,142	2%
Qualified Medication Aides	13,121	2%
Hiring Managers	17,655	3%
Geriatric Nursing Assistants	10,434	2%
Caregivers/Certified Nursing Assistants	8,717	1%
Certified Medication Aides	9,689	1%
Patient Care Associates	10,748	2%
Medical Surgical Registered Nurses	7,966	1%
Certified Medication Technicians	6,726	1%
Home Health Aides/Personal Care Aides	5,396	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Nursing	168,064	53%
Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)	88,616	28%
Vital Signs	86,577	27%
Personal Care	55,803	18%
Toileting	50,422	16%
Nursing Care	43,194	14%
Patient Assistance	39,223	12%
Housekeeping	31,641	10%
Caregiving	30,452	10%
Infection Control	30,051	9%
Oral Hygiene	28,046	9%
Long-Term Care	26,927	8%
Home Health Care	26,823	8%
Medication Administration	23,840	7%
Blood Pressure	20,516	6%
Direct Patient Care	20,376	6%
Medical Records	20,044	6%
Basic Patient Care	19,818	6%
Linens	18,702	6%
Nail Care	18,617	6%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)		34%
	General Medical and Surgical Hospitals		25%
	Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly		11%
	Home Health Care Services		6%
	Employment Services		4%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		4%
	Other		17%

Source: Employment Outlook data is provided by Lightcast. Franklin University cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

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Knowledge & Skillsets

Gain in-demand skills sought by employers with curriculum that teaches you:

Nursing Leadership & Management

Promote patient care environments that optimize safety
Employ evidence-based practices to achieve desired clinical and financial outcomes
Develop and maintain effective administrative structures and processes in support of nursing activities, delivering benchmark nursing care based on results of current nursing research
Lead and direct quality management activities in support of healthcare regulatory compliance and patient care quality measures
Promote organization-wide strategic planning, maintaining integrated services systems focused on patient recovery and collaborative care
Develop, communicate, and model clear missions, visions, values, and strategic goals through leadership initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate options and provide recommendations for best-practice operational models
Create and manage quality assurance, performance improvement, and customer satisfaction programs through interdisciplinary collaboration
Use multidisciplinary expertise to participate in design and improvement of systems and processes, identifying required staffing and other resources

Community & Population Health

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and communities
Assure delivery of essential public health services and nursing care in community venues
Provide health promotion education and nursing services to individuals and groups within communities to reduce health risks and communicable diseases
Conduct community-based nursing activities for outreach purposes, including providing referrals and other resources to the community
Develop and implement plans for teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups regarding good health and disease-prevention practices
Participate in strategic plans that promote public health priorities, such as improving immunization rates, reducing obesity, providing domestic violence education, eliminating infectious diseases, and preparing for emergencies
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, community agencies, and families, to assess care needs and develop appropriate plans of care based on best practices

Health Informatics

Perform as nurse leader by providing clinical information systems support to nurses and allied healthcare professionals throughout the health system
Employ collegial and collaborative efforts to ensure accurate flow of data and knowledge to improve foundation of nursing care and administrative systems
Support clinical staff in the use of technology to promote patient safety, confidentiality, and efficiency, developing policies and procedures in support of best practices
Work closely with IT to manage new informatics solutions to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care
Collaborate with clinical information systems users, information technology personnel, and others in optimizing information management and communications
Collect and analyze data, monitoring clinical information systems in support of effective delivery of information and quality outcomes
Coordinate data reporting and conduct analyses in support of records management, performance improvement, and departmental decision-making with respect to management and leadership positions
Evaluate information shared with outside nursing personnel and allied services for continuity of patient care, ensuring that HIPAA and other guidelines, policies, and standards are followed

Healthcare Law & Ethics

Advocate on behalf of patients, families and staff, promoting adherence to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics
Keep privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, associate, and organizational data
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of standards such as JCAHO and HIPAA, understanding the legal implications of computerized information systems
Ensure facility compliance with regulatory requirements
Facilitate compliance with care standards, preparing and coordinating materials for state audits, and accreditation review processes in capacity as nurse manager or leader

Healthcare Quality

Identify quality indicators, monitoring, and evaluating performance in achieving outcomes
Coach others in clinical performance improvements related to better patient outcomes, satisfaction, and safety
Collaborate with other nurse leaders and mentors to plan, implement, and evaluate processes related to performance improvement, effectiveness, fiscal management, competence, and patient service outcomes
Facilitate staff participation in systematic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluations of policies, procedures, and outcomes toward providing safe, high-quality patient care
Oversee appropriateness and quality of patient care through case review, peer review and the quality management process
Design, direct and facilitate implementation of effective systems and processes to improve quality and patient safety

Evidence-based Practice

Oversee clinical plans of care to conform to evidence-based practice and regulatory requirements
Utilize trended quality data and analyze to identify, design, plan and implement performance improvement initiatives in quality, safety and service measures
Assist in maintaining a constant state of readiness around accreditation and regulatory preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get a Nursing (BSN) degree?

Congratulations on wanting to finish your degree. At Franklin, we make it easy and convenient for busy, working adults to complete their bachelor's degree program in just under 4 years. Want to complete your degree even faster? Thanks to our generous transfer credit program, you just might. Visit MyTransfer Credit to see how transfer credits may help you graduate sooner.

When can I start a Nursing (BSN) degree?

Franklin makes getting started easy and convenient. We offer three trimesters each year with plenty of start dates within each trimester. Your start date depends on whether you take online or onsite classes and choose a full- or part-time schedule. Talk to your admissions advisor for the start date that's best for you.

How much will my Nursing (BSN) degree cost?

At Franklin, you’ll get a quality education at a competitive cost so you can afford to invest in your future right now. Our helpful staff can talk with you about flexible financing options as well as financial aid programs. See current tuition and rates here.

What is a Nursing (BSN) degree?

This is an undergraduate degree completion program designed for registered nurses with a diploma or associate degree in nursing. Franklin's B.S. in Nursing (BSN) degree program is designed to advance your professional qualifications and nursing career. In this program, you'll be exposed to all aspects of nursing leadership and management, clinical competence, personalized medicine, evidence-based practice, community and population health, health informatics, and healthcare law and ethics.

What can you do with a Nursing (BSN) degree?

With a B.S. in Nursing (BSN) degree from Franklin University, you'll join a fast-growing community of providers equipped to lead and manage in a variety of healthcare settings, adding critical nursing and leadership skills to your résumé, including clinical competence, personalized medicine, evidence-based practice, community and population health, health informatics, and healthcare law and ethics.

Why get a Nursing (BSN) degree?

If you're a registered nurse, the B.S. in Nursing (BSN) degree from Franklin is designed to help you advance to the next step in your professional career. Upon graduation, you'll have a solid foundation for a leadership or management position, or to continue your studies at the graduate level.

What makes Franklin’s Nursing (BSN) degree unique?

Franklin's BSN was designed for the busy, working nurse. Our curriculum focuses on the application of theory in the practice setting, with a special emphasis on evidence-based practice. We offer a unique capstone immersion experience so you can apply what you've learn in the program to the community setting.

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