Have you passed the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX), earned your title as a Registered Nurse, gained some valuable experience in the field, and now looking to take that next step in advancing your nursing career? That sounds like a great upward path for an ambitious RN who wants to move up the career ladder with an advanced nursing degree in hand.

You might be thinking, ‘Yes, that sounds like the path that I have taken, and I am ready to take my career to the next level. But, I just don’t have the time with my work schedule – and everything else going on in my life – to go back to school right now.”

The truth is, continuing education is a necessary next step in most industries, especially healthcare, which is constantly evolving. Employers want to ensure that you are consistently learning, and have the essentials skills and knowledge needed to provide the highest quality patient care. The good news is that earning an advanced nursing degree is more convenient than ever, as online Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) and Master’s in Nursing (MSN) programs are coming forth. Online BSN and MSN programs offer aspiring nurses flexibility, so that you can complete your degrees on your own time, and make the transition from the BSN to MSN online program without missing a beat.

How do you go about pursuing your BSN to MSN online?

Earning a BSN degree is the first step in advancing your nursing education and opening yourself up to more nursing career opportunities. Goodwin’s BSN program, offered fully online, is unique in that it is designed for the busy professional who is already juggling all of life’s demands.

Goodwin’s online BSN program is not intended to be stretched out. In fact, the program can be completed in less than a year and a half part-time, and all courses are available in 15-week formats. The BSN curriculum, similar to our online MSN curriculum, is designed to build on the skills and the nursing foundations that you have already set. With courses like ‘Introduction to Nursing Research’ and ‘Introduction to Health Care Policy and Advocacy’, you will leave our BSN program with the tools needed to enhance the quality of patient care you provide, as well as the competitive edge needed to stand out among your peers.

Online BSN to MSN Programs

For those who have aspirations to further their nursing education beyond their BSN, and for those who want to obtain higher level roles in their career, a Master’s in Nursing program is a great next step. Many busy nurses will opt for an online BSN to MSN program, or simply an online MSN program, for the added convenience. Goodwin College’s MSN program, for example, is designed for working adults with fully online coursework, making the transition from a BSN to MSN online extremely convenient.

The MSN online program at Goodwin College can be completed in 20 months part-time. It will provide you with advanced knowledge in core areas and topics that impact the nursing field, including Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment. The curriculum is also designed to prepare you for leadership roles in the nursing field, which can open the doors to higher-level and higher-paying positions in the field and in healthcare as a whole.

So, how do you get started in moving from a BSN to MSN online?

Once you have your BSN degree, which can be earned entirely online at Goodwin’s nursing school, you can then qualify for a master’s level program. Goodwin’s MSN program requires that applicants have a current, unencumbered RN license, submit proof of immunizations, and submit a formal personal statement detailing their nursing career goals. If you are applying to the online MSN program, you must also complete basic admission requirements such as completing a graduate school application, submitting a transcript from your bachelor’s degree program, and having earned a GPA of at least 3.0 in that BSN program.

Once accepted into the program, you will be ready to sign up for online BSN to MSN courses, which will prepare you for a variety of rewarding MSN careers. And, with both BSN to MSN online programs, Goodwin College offers lifetime ongoing career support to all graduates. Whether you need support with searching for a new nursing career, want to network with others in the nursing field, or want to prepare for an upcoming interview, the Career Services team is there to support you beyond your BSN to MSN online degree completion.

Take your education to the next level today, and contact Goodwin College to learn more about pursuing your BSN to MSN degree online through our reputable nursing programs. Call 800-889-3282 to learn more.