Online Bachelor Degree in Accelerated BSN

An online accelerated BSN may enable individuals to qualify for various nursing careers. These careers may include registered nurse, case manager, supervisor, health care professional, specialized nurse, or related position. Each position depends on the courses an individual takes and the amount of on-the-job experience they have as a nurse. Individuals who achieve this degree and already have experience in the nursing field may choose to continue their education and training in order to increase their opportunities for advancement.

It should be noted that any type of degree in fields related to health care is beneficial as seven of the United States? Bureau Labor Statistics? ?Twenty Fastest Growing Jobs? are relevant to the health care career field. Health care professions are in particularly high demand due to a growing elderly population and a growing number of people in need of medical services.

Online Accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree

Common careers for individuals who hold an online accelerated BSN may include positions as a registered nurse, specialized nurse (i.e. geriatric nurse), case manager, supervisor, health care professional, or other related position in a health care facility. Health care facilities that may employ individuals who have participated in an accelerated BSN program may include hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient care centers, clinics, long term care facilities, and others. Accelerated BSN programs show potential employers that a worker is eager to learn all that they can, maintain a sense of professionalism in their field, and improve health care procedures and patient care. Accelerated BSN programs may enable individuals to achieve their dreams more quickly.

Coursework in programs for an online accelerated Bachelor of science nursing degree may vary depending on the institution. However, some common courses to expect include information on anatomy and physiology, medical ethics, nursing management, pharmacology, research in nursing, nutrition and health, human resource management, abnormal psychology, chemistry, health care management, professional nursing, microbiology, health promotion and risk reduction, information and health care technology, human diversity in patient care, clinical patient care, and others.

Online Colleges Offering Accelerated BSN Degrees

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

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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.

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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).

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

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UMassOnline is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

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Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, one of the six regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level. The associate and bachelor's degree programs in nursing at the Columbus and St. Louis campuses are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The bachelor's degree program in nursing at the Addison, Columbus, Phoenix and St. Louis campuses is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Accreditation provides assurance to the public and to prospective students that standards of quality have been met. Program availability varies by location.
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Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Fort Hays State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Indiana State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Northeastern University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education; The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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Nova Southeastern University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

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University of Delaware is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

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Kent State University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 800-621-7440) and The College of Nursing is accredited by The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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In the fall of 2005, the school gained accreditation status with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

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Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.

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Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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