Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Iowa State University is an RN-to-BSN program, designed for those who are already a Registered Nurse (RN), and desire to further their nursing career and education at the next level. This unique, campus-based program is designed to meet the needs of the working nurse by providing a hybrid mode of learning in which students need only attend one day per week. The remainder of the course content is completed independently online.

The RN-to-BSN program at Iowa State is unique in its curriculum.
Iowa State’s coursework and hands-on learning opportunities make it so that graduates are capable of not only applying their education, but using their real world experiences to inspire innovation in their places of care. At Iowa State, students of the program will be challenged to:

enhance the health promotion and disease prevention role of registered nurses
apply nursing science and patient-centered care for helping people stay healthier longer
focus on the culture of health for nurses, individuals and communities
demonstrate the continuum of care, from a nurse’s self-care to patient care to community and population health

The ISU RN-to-BSN program benefits nurses in all areas of practice by providing:

the knowledge and skills needed to understand and apply evidence-based nursing practice and experience the wealth of research conducted at ISU
opportunities to engage with campus health programs, the student population, and the surrounding community
development of leadership skills to enhance practice and prepare for career advancement
local, domestic, and international practicum opportunities
a strong core of nursing coursework complemented by ISU courses in areas of study supporting individual career goals
emphasis areas that include nutrition and wellness, health coaching, gerontology, leadership and management

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