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Connecticut Four Year Bachelors of Science in Nursing Overview

Four-Year BSN

Prospective nurses who obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and become Registered Nurses (RNs) are poised to enjoy abundant employment opportunities as the field of nursing experiences one of the fastest rates of growth across industries. Registered nurses who complete a bachelor-level degree program earn higher salaries and have more plentiful job opportunities than nurses who complete diploma or associate-level programs and generally have more responsibilities and more opportunities to provide direct care and services to patients.

A BSN degree typically takes four years to complete, after which prospective nurses complete the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Applicants for four-year BSN programs will need to have a high school diploma or the equivalent and can expect to gain knowledge and skills in both classroom and clinical settings.

To find the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program that is right for you, peruse the list of colleges below offering this degree program.

Online Colleges Offering Nursing Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU’s "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU is the first online university to receive NCATE accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU’s Health Informatics program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). WGU’s Nursing programs are CCNE accredited.

Accreditation  

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of The North Central Association,www.ncahlc.org; 312-263-0456.

Accreditation  

The University of Saint Mary Online is accreditated by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Accreditation  

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

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Nursing Salaries
Certified Nursing Assistant
$23,000
Registered Nursing
$53,000
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
$73,000
Licensed Practical Nurse
$40,000
 * Based on 5 years experience