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Accreditation
Accreditation Information
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and the Master of Science in Nursing program at Franklin University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Franklin University are pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and the Master of Science in Nursing program at Franklin University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Franklin University are pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
Earn your online RN to BSN in as few as 12 months
In nursing, a baccalaureate-level education matters. A 2020 AACN survey of healthcare organizations found that over 41% of hospitals and facilities require RNs to hold BSNs. Why? Studies show that when the percentage of baccalaureate-prepared nurses is higher, so are patient outcomes. Elevate patient care while you accelerate your career with Franklin University’s B.S. Nursing. Our RN to BSN online program can help strengthen both your clinical and leadership competencies.
Program Availability
Maximize Transfer
Finish faster and spend less by transferring up to 90 credits toward a BSN.
$3,000 Smart Start Scholarship
New students in the RN-BSN program qualify for an automatic $3,000 scholarship.
Accredited
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Franklin University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Real-World Practitioners
Benefit from the experience of healthcare professionals.
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Learn from a curriculum informed by leading professional standards.
Online Coursework
Balance earning your degree with other work-life commitments.
Hands-On Simulations
Gain practical experience through media-rich virtual activities and gaming.
Program Overview
Prepare for management with our accelerated online RN to BSN program
Our transfer-friendly B.S. in Nursing (RN to BSN) degree-completion program is designed specifically for registered nurses with an associate degree (ADN) or nursing diploma. Earn your online RN to BSN fast, with our accelerated program comprised of 9, six-week, online courses that fit your life and schedule.
The accelerated online RN to BSN program at Franklin will make you more marketable. Thanks to the industry’s need for quality nurses to replace an aging workforce combined with organizations seeking Magnet Recognition, employers are becoming more selective about their hires. Many are looking to hire, promote, and retain nurses who’ve earned their BSN. That’s why demand for credentialed nurses and nurse leaders is projected to grow at a rate faster than the national average through 2025.
Engage in rigorous coursework that takes you to the next level
Franklin’s rigorous coursework is an efficient way to build on your existing education and experience, helping you acquire the expertise needed to advance your career. You’ll gain the skills healthcare providers are actively looking for in these key areas: nursing leadership and management, clinical competence, personalized medicine, evidence-based practice, community and population health, health informatics, and healthcare law and ethics.
You’ll complete your degree online through a series of engaging, media-rich, hands-on classes. And because Franklin’s RN to BSN degree program addresses current nursing trends and evidence-based practice, your education and credentials will be more attractive to hiring managers, and provide strong preparation for graduate-level coursework.
Get prepared to meet contemporary, on-the-job challenges
With the latest technology-based learning and assessment tools, our fast track RN to BSN program features simulations, gaming, video, audio, and live classroom activities through a convenient online format.
In fact, you’ll be involved in clinical scenarios which are played out through virtual community simulations and activities. In these virtual scenarios, you’ll be immersed in following patients’ start-to-finish health issues, utilizing the same skills you'll need in real clinical situations.
Earn an accredited RN-BSN
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Franklin University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Our nursing program curriculum reflects The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice, as established by The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Coursework is also informed by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics, Healthy People 2020, and Quality and Safety in Education of Nurses (QSEN), so you can be confident your degree will prepare you with the up-to-date knowledge you need to advance your nursing career.
Save money and get the latest information impacting nurses
What you won’t have as a nursing student at Franklin is a list of costly nursing textbooks to buy. There are no required textbooks, e-books, or software purchases for BSN courses. You’ll fuel your learning with the most up-to-date information provided through online library resources. Your sources include videos, research from outside organizations, and e-books that are integrated into your coursework at no cost.
In addition to saving hundreds of dollars, you’ll benefit by getting different perspectives on trending issues and the latest treatment options rather than being limited to those from one author or publisher. Also, since all the resources are online – you’ll have your course materials readily available anywhere you have an internet connection.
Earn your degree from a university built for busy adults
Earn your degree on your terms by taking classes online. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin was built from the ground-up to satisfy the needs of adult learners. Our seamless transfer process and team of academic advisors will help ease your transition to becoming a student, while our flexible course schedules help to balance your education with work, family and life. Get started on your future today.

CCNE Accredited Nursing Programs
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing programs at Franklin University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Future Start Date
Start dates for individual programs may vary and are subject to change. Please request free information & speak with an admission advisor for the latest program start dates.
Your Best Value RN-BSN
Choose Franklin’s transfer-friendly RN-BSN and you’ll get more for your money while you make the most of your time. Complete your B.S. in Nursing online in as few as 12 months and pay $0 for clinicals, BSN textbooks, e-books, or software.
Affordable Tuition
Affordable tuition rates for the accredited RN-BSN provide value and quality.
Average Transfer Hours
On average, students transfer in nearly 2/3 of the credits required for the BSN.
BSN Cost with Transfer
Franklin's generous transfer policy, competitive tuition rate + Smart Start Scholarship put your RN-BSN within reach.
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Curriculum & Course Descriptions
In this course, students acquire the writing competence necessary for conducting and presenting research. A variety of assignments, beginning with personal reflections, build upon one another, as students develop ideas that respond to, critique, and synthesize the positions of others. Students systematize and organize knowledge in ways that will help them in all of their courses. The course also emphasizes the elements of good writing style, appropriate grammar and mechanics, clarity of language, and logical and cohesive development. It culminates in submission of a documented research paper.
This course is designed to prepare students for Applied Calculus and Discrete Mathematics and to provide the mathematical background needed for the analytic reasoning used in other courses. Topics include functions and their graphs, including exponential and logarithmic functions; complex numbers; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; basic principles of counting and probability; and other selected topics. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
This course introduces the student to statistics with business applications. The course covers both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics included are: measures of central tendency; measures of dispersion; graphical displays of data; linear regression; basic probability concepts; binomial and normal probability distributions; confidence intervals; and hypothesis testing. These topics will be covered using a basic knowledge of algebra and Microsoft Excel. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
Choose MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra as the prerequisite for MATH 160. Choose either MATH 140 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning or MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra as the prerequisite for MATH 215. Course can count as a University elective.
6 credits from the following types of courses:
Choose from the Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology disciplines.
6 credits from the following types of courses:
Two courses from the Science discipline. One course must have a lab component.
6 credits from the following types of courses:
Choose from the Art, English Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion or Theater disciplines.
This course introduces students to the Franklin University community and provides strategies for successful transition to and participation in that community. Topics include University resources and procedures, strategies for advancing communication skills, the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments, and the development of an academic and career plan.
This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. Franklin courses require a high level of self-directed learning and focus on skills required in the workplace and the classroom that are easily transferable between the two environments. The course includes strategies for advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments. The assignments and activities in the course are created to closely simulate teamwork found in the workplace.
By using applied critical and creative thinking, students in this course will develop a set of communication skills that will enhance their personal and professional relationships and endeavors. This course will focus on skill development in key areas such as self, perception, listening, verbal messages, conversations, relationships, conflict management, persuasion, and public speaking.
This public-speaking course emphasizes the fundamentals of extemporaneous speaking. Skill-building activities and assignments focus on research, organization, reasoning, style and delivery of presentations as well as listening and audience engagement.
6 credits from the following types of courses:
Any General Education course at the 100 or 200 level
24 credits from the following types of courses:
Transfer credit from a diploma or associate degree registered nursing program.
This course will cover the history of health informatics, design and challenges of informatics infrastructure, and current issues. Topics will include HIPAA and other legislation, application of electronic health records, and other clinical and administrative applications of health information systems.
This course covers the broad spectrum of strategic issues in healthcare including policies, guidelines, standards, processes, and controls required to manage and implement enterprise-level information. Treating information as a strategic asset to healthcare organizations, processes to manage various risks to the quality of information and ensure its appropriate use are covered.
Understanding cultural competency, ethics, policy, and law is necessary for healthcare professionals in a continuously evolving healthcare system. This course will provide students with practical knowledge and methods for applying ethical, legal, and cultural decision-making frameworks to mitigate risks. Topics will include regulatory compliance, patient consent, privacy and confidentiality, and cultural competence.
In this course the student will develop a strong foundation of health law, enabling them to deal with common legal and practical moral and ethical issues facing the healthcare organization on a daily basis. Topics will include statutory laws, rules and regulations, review of tort laws, criminal law, contract law, civil procedures and trial practice. The student will examine numerous legal, moral, and ethical issues.
This course will explore the essential conceptual and analytical understanding of health policymaking and politics, including their impact on health administration and leadership. Selected policy issues will be explored through the application of political concepts and behavioral models, including a system model of policymaking. The emphasis will be on understanding the health leaders approach to the policymaking system, become involved in it, and work through it to attain their objectives and those of their organization.
This course is designed to facilitate transition into the study of professional nursing. The course introduces the scope and theoretical foundations of the nursing profession, with emphasis on the societal mandate for nursing, legal parameters of practice, critical thinking and communication.
This course is designed to broaden and enhance the professional nurse's knowledge and skills in health promotion and holistic assessment of individuals across the lifespan. Students will explore concepts of assessment and health promotion, disease, and injury prevention. Emphasis is placed on recognizing deviation from normal and assessing physiological, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual, environmental, genetic, and cultural dimensions while completing a comprehensive health assessment.
This course explores genetic concepts and principles related to human variation in health and disease. Current evidence on selected disorders including immunity and cancer will be explored with emphasis on clinical application. Political, social, and ethical issues impacted by recent advances such as genetic engineering, gene therapy, reproductive technology and Human Genome Project will be analyzed. This clinical application of moral, ethical, and legal issues will be integrated throughout the course.
This course provides an overview of the research process including methodology, design and interpretation of findings. Students will study basic statistics relevant to interpreting research findings. The integration of current evidence including nursing and healthcare research to guide nursing practice and promote high quality and safe patient care outcomes is emphasized.
The focus of this course is the professional nurse's role in working with aggregates in the community. This course presents the theory, concepts and practice of community health nursing. The components of health promotion and disease prevention at the individual and population level in order to improve the health of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations are emphasized. The health attitudes, beliefs and practices of culturally diverse populations are explored.
This course focuses on theories and principles of leadership and management in health care environments. Organizational mission, vision, and strategic planning quality improvement, patient safety, motivation and change theory as applied to health care systems are explored. Effective communication with health care professionals, individuals and groups to promote high quality and safe patient care is emphasized.
This culminating course is designed to provide the baccalaureate nursing student with an opportunity to demonstrate synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the RN-BSN program. Students will integrate theories and concepts from arts, humanities, science, and professional nursing to develop a capstone project.
24 credits from the following types of courses:
•Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses.
All students are required to pass College Writing (ENG 120), and either Basic Learning Strategies (PF 121) or Learning Strategies (PF 321) prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. Students who enroll at Franklin with 30 or fewer hours of transfer credit are required to pass PF 121 Basic Learning Strategies in place of PF 321 Learning Strategies. Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) or Speech Communication (SPCH 100) must be taken prior to enrolling in any course at the 300 level or above. Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.
Program Details
2022 - 2023 Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
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Standard tuition | $398 |
B.S. in Nursing | $298 |
Current service members | $250 |
International students | $526 |
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67% LESS IN TUITION
For students taking 31 credits per year, Franklin University’s undergraduate tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year is $12,338. According to Collegeboard.org, that's about 67% less than the national average private, nonprofit four-year college tuition of $38,070.
A learning outcome map functions as a roadmap to help guide students' progress through their program of study. Click HERE to view the B.S. Nursing matrix.
All applicants must be a graduate of an associate degree or diploma in nursing program that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or the equivalent if a graduate from a program outside of the U.S.
In addition, applicants must hold a current RN license in the U.S. or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Applicants holding the equivalent of RN licensure or certification outside of the U.S. must submit a Credential Evaluation Services (CES) Academic Report from the Council on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). All students must maintain licensure throughout the program of study.
A minimum grade of “C” or better is required in all required prerequisite courses.
A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student:
- Has provided official documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent (see Documentation Required below), or
- Has an associate, bachelor or master’s degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, an institution recognized as a candidate for accreditation, or an institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation
Documentation Required
- Documentation of high school graduation or equivalence - required for applicants who are transferring fewer than 60 semester hours that apply towards a Franklin degree.
- If the student has transferable hours of 60 credit hours or more from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, then they will not have to provide a high school diploma or equivalence. Acceptable forms of documentation of high school graduation or high school equivalence for undergraduate admission must include one of the following:
- Official high school transcript listing the date of graduation
- Official GED certificate
- Official documentation of having passed a State High School Equivalency examination
- Official documentation of a home school completion certificate/transcript
- Official transcripts from all educational institutions (college, universities, professional schools, etc.) previously enrolled in, regardless if credit was earned.
A student classified as degree seeking will not be permitted to register for courses until all transcripts are received and placement tests completed (see specific requirements under “Placement Testing”).
Admission Process
Admission procedures should be started early to maximize scheduling options and financial planning. Learn more about the undergraduate admission process.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Prospective students must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. The requirement is met through any of the following:
- The applicant is a citizen of a country where English is the official language.
- he applicant has received a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution located in an English-speaking country in which the courses were taught in English.
- The applicant has earned appropriate scores on language proficiency exams taken within the last two years, as listed below.
Undergraduate face-to-face: Students must earn a minimum overall TOEFL score of 500 (paper-based), 60 (Internet-based), 5.5 IELTS, ACCUPLACER ESL 259, or Cambridge 160 with at least the following scores on each of the exam subsections. Prior to registration, students will be given a language placement exam to determine whether ESL studies are required.
TOEFL | IELTS | ACCUPLACER | Cambridge English Scale | |
Reading | 15/30 | 5.5 | 85 | 160 |
Writing | 15/30 | 5.5 | 4 | 160 |
Listening | 15/30 | 5.5 | 85 | 160 |
Speaking | 15/30 | 5.5 | n/a | 160 |
Sentence Meaning | n/a | n/a | 85 | n/a |
Global or Online International students must take Reading Comprehension and Writing placement exams.
Students must earn a minimum overall TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) /79 (Internet-based), 6.5 IELTS, ACCUPLACER ESL® 105, or Cambridge 180 with at least the following scores on each of the exam subsections.
TOEFL | IELTS | ACCUPLACER | Cambridge English Scale | |
Reading | 20/30 | 6.5 | 00 | 180 |
Writing | 20/30 | 6.5 | 5 | 180 |
ACCUPLACER Assessments for Admission
- Prospective students may demonstrate English language proficiency through the ACCUPLACER ESL® examinations administered by Franklin University. The ACCUPLACER ESL® suite of examinations are internet-based, computer-adaptive assessments designed to properly assess students’ English language competencies.
- Testing fees and any related administrative or proctor fee will be assessed for the administration of the
- ACCUPLACER examinations. Students are also responsible for all fees incurred for retake examinations.
- Students who do not meet the minimum score requirements may retake the examination(s) once within a two-week period. Subsequent examination retakes will be considered after a three month waiting period. Passing scores will remain valid with Franklin University for a period of two years.
- All ACCUPLACER examinations must be administered by an approved proctor that meets specific criteria, as defined by our proctor expectations. An alternative to finding a proctor in your area is Virtual, an online proctoring service, approved by ACCUPLACER. For additional information, contact the Office of International Students and Programs.
1. To be awarded an undergraduate degree, students must:
- Successfully complete all courses required in the major program, including:
- General Education
- Business or Professional Core
- Major Area and Elective Courses
- Technical transfer credit (for specific degree completion programs only)
2. Meet these grade point average (GPA) requirements:
- All students must attain a minimum Franklin University cumulative GPA of 2.00
- All students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major area, and each major area course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements
3. Complete the residency requirement
- Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.
4. Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees
5. Not be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or a violation of the Student Code of Conduct
Program Chairs and Academic Advisors are available for consultation to provide information and guidance regarding the selection of courses, the accuracy of schedules, and the transfer process. However, students are responsible for understanding and meeting the degree requirements of their major program or degree and for planning schedules accordingly.
Overall Residency Requirements
Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.
Course Level Requirements
A student must have 40 credit hours overall that are equivalent to 300/400 level Franklin University courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have a minimum of 12 credit hours of courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree.
Business Core Requirements
Majors that have Business Core requirements are Accounting, Applied Management, Business Administration, Business Economics, Business Forensics, Energy Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Forensic Accounting, Human Resources Management, Information Systems Auditing, Logistics Management, Management & Leadership, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Risk Management & Insurance. The Business Core is the foundation of the related academic disciplines appropriate for a baccalaureate degree in business. The purpose of the Business Core is to provide students with a conceptual understanding of organizations, how the functional areas interrelate to achieve organizational goals, and how to apply professional decision-making competencies and technical skills in today’s environment. After completing the Business Core, graduates will be able to:
- analyze an organization’s accounting information in order to develop sound business decisions
- identify and apply valuation models relevant to an organization’s financial decisions
- identify the impact of forces influencing the major functional areas of business (e.g., ethical, legal, technological, economic, global and social)
- apply marketing activities to the delivery of goods and services in business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets
- apply interpersonal and resource management skills to enhance business success
Business Principles (BSAD 110) is a Business Core prerequisite. Transfer students with the equivalent of four business courses are not required to take Business Principles.
Major Area Requirements
A student must have 20 credit hours in the major area that are equivalent to 300/400 major level Franklin courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have 12 hours of major area courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree. A minimum 2.25 GPA is required in the major area for students enrolled in either the associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs, and each major course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements.
Capstone Requirement
Every major has a capstone experience for which credit cannot be transferred into the University. This is a Franklin course designed to integrate and assess the learning outcomes specific to each major as a whole. This course should be taken as the last major course. If, given the academic scheduling process and the student’s projected graduation date, this is not possible, then the student should have Senior Standing (90 or more credit hours), plus the skill-based General Education courses (COMM, SPCH, WRIT, MATH, COMP), all business or professional core courses, and the capstone prerequisite courses.
Subsequent Degree Requirements
Students pursuing subsequent bachelor’s degrees must earn in residency at Franklin University a minimum of 30 credit hours at the 200 level or above, of which a minimum of 16 credit hours must be major area courses equivalent to 300/400 level courses.
Additional Degree Requirements
Students seeking an additional bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (including the major requirements) beyond the first bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree. (See the “Subsequent Degree” section of the Academic Bulletin.)
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit and credit awarded on standardized exams, proficiency exams or portfolio credit awarded by another institution will not count toward the residency requirement at Franklin University. Credit awarded based on proficiency examination or portfolio evaluation conducted by Franklin University may apply as appropriate major area credit, but will not reduce the hours required toward the residency requirement.
State Licensure Information
In order to be compliant with federal and state regulations related to distance education and professional licensure programs, not all professional licensure programs are open for enrollment or completion of required clinical experiences in every state or U.S. territory. To see which locations are open for Franklin’s nursing programs, please check the “Program available in” list at the top of this page, or visit our State Authorization Map.
The University employs a team approach to planning, developing and maintaining its academic curriculum. An essential element of this process – and a key to the institution’s quality assurance practices – is the Program Advisory Board (and the associated Alumni Advisory Board). A diverse array of business and industry leaders make up these discipline-specific boards that provide guidance on theory-to-practice ideas, global business perspectives, and emerging topics in the field. Each academic year, Program Advisory Boards meet with Division Chairs and faculty for lively and engaged conversations, thus bringing members’ substantial professional experience and expertise into the classroom. In addition, some Division Chairs elect to engage Program Advisory Board members in the assessment of academic program outcomes.
Franklin University Nursing Advisory Board |
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2021-2022 |
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Title |
Company/ Organization |
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Gordon, Rosetta, BS |
Nursing Student Education Coordinator, Patient Family Care Policy Coordinator, professional development |
Nationwide Children's |
Habor, Judith, PhD, APRN, FAAN |
Professor NYU, Executive Director Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice Program |
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing |
Harris, Le-Ann, DNP, RN, NEA-BC |
CNO, VP Patient Care |
Ohio Health/Grant Medical Center, Grove City Methodist Hospital, Pickerington MC, Westerville MC, and FSED Network |
Kelly, Kimberly, BSN, RN, CPN |
Alumni; Former member representing Nationwide Children's Hospital |
Retired |
Kowalesky, Christine, DNP, MHNP-BC |
Community resource: Psych NP; Administrator |
Crouse Family Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Community Program |
Modan, Falaknaz |
FNP Student |
Franklin University |
Nibert, Mary, DHA, BSN, MBA, RN |
Alumni (BSN and MBA, DHA) |
Fairfield Medical Center |
Polimeni, Pat Emilie, BSN, MSN, FNP |
Alumni (MSN-FNP) |
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Powell, Susan |
Director of Nursing Excellence |
Dayton Children's |
Regis, Kimberly, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, PNP-BC, BCC |
VP of Operations; Chief Nurse Executive, ambulatory |
Nationwide Children's |
Roepke, Melinda, MSN, R |
Dean, Health Sciences, and Director Nursing Programs |
North Central State College |
Rohr, Tara, DNP, RN |
Assistant Professor |
Columbus State Community College |
Schramm, Jill, DNP, FNP |
Assistant Professor, Adjunct |
University of Colorado and Franklin University |
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Career Opportunities
Community Agency Director
Community agency directors plan and execute strategies that produce optimum outcomes related to population health, disaster planning, and community assessment.
Director of Nursing
Directors of Nursing oversee the performance of nurses and aides, while also implementing patient care services, and managing departmental reporting and budgets.
Nurse Manager
Nurse Managers plan unit activities and supervise personnel charged with nursing care services.
Nursing Unit Manager
Nursing Unit Managers direct nursing activities for a specific unit of a facility, such as critical care or pediatrics, ensuring appropriate clinical practices and quality patient care.
Options for RNs
At Franklin University, we offer several options to help you achieve your ultimate career goals. Designed for RNs with an associate degree (ADN) or nursing diploma, Franklin’s BSN program and the RN to MSN pathway cater to the demanding schedule of a working nurse.
What is it?
A nursing bachelor’s degree (BSN) program for registered nurses who have earned an associate degree or nursing diploma.
What can I do with it?
Elevate your nursing practice and improve patient outcomes. Many healthcare systems prefer to hire, retain and promote RNs who have earned the BSN.
What will I learn?
Beginning nursing theory, practice and research.
Is there a clinical/capstone or practicum?
The capstone course requires a project. The RN to BSN can be completed 100% online. There is no clinical component.
How many courses are in the program?
120 credit hours with 34 hours (9 courses) in nursing; transfer credit from the associate degree (up to 90 credits) includes 24 hours of nursing coursework.
How quickly can I complete the program?
12 months
How much does the program cost?
Where can I learn more?
What is it?
A pathway to a nursing master’s degree (MSN) for registered nurses who have earned an associate degree or nursing diploma.
What can I do with it?
Take on administrative and leadership roles, as well as nurse educator positions.
What will I learn?
Advanced nursing theory, practice and research; focus on administration, education and informatics.
Is there a clinical/capstone or practicum?
The capstone course requires 80 hours of clinical time spent on-site with a preceptor at an approved healthcare setting.
How many courses are in the program?
37-42 credit hours; 10-12 courses
How quickly can I complete the program?
19-21 months
How much does the program cost?
Where can I learn more?
What is it?
A pathway to a nursing master’s degree (MSN) with an APRN specialization for registered nurses who have earned an associate degree or nursing diploma.
What can I do with it?
Expand your clinical capabilities to manage patient care within the primary care setting as an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, a family nurse practitioner, or a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
What will I learn?
Advanced nursing theory, practice and research; focus on clinical application.
Is there a clinical/capstone or practicum?
Clinical/Practicum courses: NURS 700 is 16 lab hours, and there are four additional clinical courses for each track - each requires 150 clinical hours with a preceptor at a healthcare site.
How many courses are in the program?
45-46 credit hours; 14 courses
How quickly can I complete the program?
30-31 months
How much does the program cost?
Where can I learn more?
See the MSN-FNP program page >
Employment Outlook
From 2021-2031 jobs in Nursing are expected to increase by 13%
All Occupations
2021 |
3,870,046 jobs
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2031 |
4,370,600 jobs
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Medical and Health Services Managers
2021 |
446,933 jobs
|
2031 |
568,713 jobs
|
Registered Nurses
2021 |
3,133,126 jobs
|
2031 |
3,403,262 jobs
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Nurse Anesthetists
2021 |
46,694 jobs
|
2031 |
53,111 jobs
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Nurse Midwives
2021 |
8,118 jobs
|
2031 |
9,040 jobs
|
Nurse Practitioners
2021 |
235,175 jobs
|
2031 |
336,473 jobs
|
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Knowledge & Skillsets
Gain in-demand skills sought by employers with curriculum that teaches you:
- Promote patient care environments that optimize safety
- Employ evidence-based practices to achieve desired clinical and financial outcomes
- Develop and maintain effective administrative structures and processes in support of nursing activities, delivering benchmark nursing care based on results of current nursing research
- Lead and direct quality management activities in support of healthcare regulatory compliance and patient care quality measures
- Promote organization-wide strategic planning, maintaining integrated services systems focused on patient recovery and collaborative care
- Develop, communicate, and model clear missions, visions, values, and strategic goals through leadership initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate options and provide recommendations for best-practice operational models
- Create and manage quality assurance, performance improvement, and customer satisfaction programs through interdisciplinary collaboration
- Use multidisciplinary expertise to participate in design and improvement of systems and processes, identifying required staffing and other resources
- Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and communities
- Assure delivery of essential public health services and nursing care in community venues
- Provide health promotion education and nursing services to individuals and groups within communities to reduce health risks and communicable diseases
- Conduct community-based nursing activities for outreach purposes, including providing referrals and other resources to the community
- Develop and implement plans for teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups regarding good health and disease-prevention practices
- Participate in strategic plans that promote public health priorities, such as improving immunization rates, reducing obesity, providing domestic violence education, eliminating infectious diseases, and preparing for emergencies
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, community agencies, and families, to assess care needs and develop appropriate plans of care based on best practices
- Perform as nurse leader by providing clinical information systems support to nurses and allied healthcare professionals throughout the health system
- Employ collegial and collaborative efforts to ensure accurate flow of data and knowledge to improve foundation of nursing care and administrative systems
- Support clinical staff in the use of technology to promote patient safety, confidentiality, and efficiency, developing policies and procedures in support of best practices
- Work closely with IT to manage new informatics solutions to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care
- Collaborate with clinical information systems users, information technology personnel, and others in optimizing information management and communications
- Collect and analyze data, monitoring clinical information systems in support of effective delivery of information and quality outcomes
- Coordinate data reporting and conduct analyses in support of records management, performance improvement, and departmental decision-making with respect to management and leadership positions
- Evaluate information shared with outside nursing personnel and allied services for continuity of patient care, ensuring that HIPAA and other guidelines, policies, and standards are followed
- Advocate on behalf of patients, families and staff, promoting adherence to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics
- Keep privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, associate, and organizational data
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of standards such as JCAHO and HIPAA, understanding the legal implications of computerized information systems
- Ensure facility compliance with regulatory requirements
- Facilitate compliance with care standards, preparing and coordinating materials for state audits, and accreditation review processes in capacity as nurse manager or leader
- Identify quality indicators, monitoring, and evaluating performance in achieving outcomes
- Coach others in clinical performance improvements related to better patient outcomes, satisfaction, and safety
- Collaborate with other nurse leaders and mentors to plan, implement, and evaluate processes related to performance improvement, effectiveness, fiscal management, competence, and patient service outcomes
- Facilitate staff participation in systematic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluations of policies, procedures, and outcomes toward providing safe, high-quality patient care
- Oversee appropriateness and quality of patient care through case review, peer review and the quality management process
- Design, direct and facilitate implementation of effective systems and processes to improve quality and patient safety
- Oversee clinical plans of care to conform to evidence-based practice and regulatory requirements
- Utilize trended quality data and analyze to identify, design, plan and implement performance improvement initiatives in quality, safety and service measures
- Assist in maintaining a constant state of readiness around accreditation and regulatory preparation
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Franklin makes getting started easy and convenient. We offer three trimesters each year with plenty of start dates within each trimester. Your start date depends on whether you take online or onsite classes and choose a full- or part-time schedule. Talk to your admissions advisor for the start date that's best for you.
At Franklin, you’ll get a quality education at a competitive cost so you can afford to invest in your future right now. Our helpful staff can talk with you about flexible financing options as well as financial aid programs. See current tuition and rates here.
This is an undergraduate degree completion program designed for registered nurses with a diploma or associate degree in nursing. Franklin's B.S. in Nursing (BSN) degree program is designed to advance your professional qualifications and nursing career. In this program, you'll be exposed to all aspects of nursing leadership and management, clinical competence, personalized medicine, evidence-based practice, community and population health, health informatics, and healthcare law and ethics.
With a B.S. in Nursing (BSN) degree from Franklin University, you'll join a fast-growing community of providers equipped to lead and manage in a variety of healthcare settings, adding critical nursing and leadership skills to your résumé, including clinical competence, personalized medicine, evidence-based practice, community and population health, health informatics, and healthcare law and ethics.
If you're a registered nurse, the B.S. in Nursing (BSN) degree from Franklin is designed to help you advance to the next step in your professional career. Upon graduation, you'll have a solid foundation for a leadership or management position, or to continue your studies at the graduate level.
Franklin's BSN was designed for the busy, working nurse. Our curriculum focuses on the application of theory in the practice setting, with a special emphasis on evidence-based practice. We offer a unique capstone immersion experience so you can apply what you've learn in the program to the community setting.
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