BSN Program

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is an academic degree in the science and principles of nursing. It’s typically granted by an accredited education provider. Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Registered Nurses (RNs) often pursue a BSN degree to further their education and take the next step in their careers.

You don’t need a bachelor’s degree to become an RN, but BSN-trained nurses generally have higher salaries, management positions, and leadership roles. A BSN degree can make a significant difference in the life and career of a Registered Nurse.

In addition to all the standard duties of a regular RN, those equipped with a BSN might also qualify for added responsibilities, specializations, and opportunities. Some of these include the following areas:

• Management
• Department Supervisor
• Research Positions
• Teaching Positions
• Hospice Nurse
• Palliative Care Nurse
• OB/GYN Nurse
• Pediatrics Nurse
• Surgical Nurse
• ICU Nurse

A BSN is a bachelor’s degree, whereas an RN is a license. If you’d like to become a licensed RN, you must enroll in a pre-licensure nursing program. Some programs will grant you an associate degree, but others will lead to a BSN degree. An Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) usually requires two years of study. A BSN degree, on the other hand, might require three or four years of study. This is because a BSN degree builds a greater foundation for career advancement.

Nurses with BSN degrees tend to receive higher salaries than those with associate degrees. According to statistics from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the average salary of an RN was about $66,620, while the average salary for a BSN holder was $75,484. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that the top ten percent earned more than $106,530.

This is a pre-licensure program that can be completed in about two or three years—depending on credit transfers—with three 16-week semesters per year. Other BSN programs usually take three or four years to complete.

BSN program costs can be influenced by various factors, such as individual goals and finances. At Unitek College, there are several financial aid options available. Please speak with a school representative to gain more information.

Unitek College currently offers a BSN program with expanded online education.

For the time being, quizzes and exams will be conducted entirely online. We are also working with vendors to provide remote proctoring.

The lab component of the BSN program will be scheduled once it is safe to return to campus.

Emergency Legislation passed on 3/18/2020 allows veterans to maintain the same level of funding despite our online delivery. Financial Aid representatives will be sending more information to our veterans via an alert.