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8 Answers to the Biggest Questions About RN to BSN

The Institute of Medicine says 80% of nurses need a BSN by 2020. A BSN degree can boost your career. Read answers to top questions about RN to BSN programs.

How to Make the UW Flexible Option RN-to-BSN Program Work Best For You

Whether you're fresh out of your ADN program, are an experienced nurse looking to advance your career, or transferring from another nursing program looking for more flexibility, the UW-Milwaukee RN-to-BSN through UW Flexible Option can help you earn your bachelor’s degree on your terms. With an award-winning competency-based learning format, you can fit school around your life — not the other way around.

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Massive Skills Gap Ahead: US Needs More College-Educated Workers in Management and Nursing by 2032

The US economy is on the verge of a skills shortage in critical occupations including management and nursing, according to a new report.

Online RN-to-BSN Program: How UW Flexible Option Prepares You for Graduate Nursing (MSN, DNP, PhD)

As an RN, earning your bachelor’s degree in nursing is a crucial first step toward achieving your goals, especially if your dream job requires you to attend graduate school. Learn how the UW Flexible Option RN-to-BSN program prepares you for future roles like a DNP and graduate-level nursing.

Report: Nursing Ranked No. 3 Among Top 10 Occupations to Earn $100,000

If you’re looking for an opportunity to earn a six-figure salary right out of college and you enjoy helping others, now is a great time to pursue a career in nursing. Some recent reports have ranked nursing as a top career in terms of salary, flexibility, and opportunity.

How to Tackle Your Nursing Capstone Project: 5 Tips and Lessons Learned From a Former Student

While the nursing capstone project for the UW-Milwaukee RN-to-BSN program through UW Flexible Option can appear daunting, don’t fret–it’s definitely doable with a little planning. Keep reading to get some tips from a nursing student who successfully completed hers.

Looking For a Change? A Nursing Career Could Be For You

Is it too late to transition into a nursing career? No! Whether you’ve spent years working in a non-healthcare related role or you have a degree in a field you’re no longer passionate about, there’s never been a better time to become a nurse.

Why More Healthcare Employers Prefer Nurses With Bachelor’s Degrees

More healthcare employers are requiring nurses to have bachelor's degrees to improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality. About 40 percent of hospitals and other healthcare organizations are requiring new hires to have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, while 77 percent of healthcare employers are expressing a strong preference for BSN program graduates.

UW Flexible Option RN-to-BSN Program Addresses AI’s Impact on Nursing, Healthcare

As the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare becomes more common, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing’s RN-to-BSN program offered through the UW Flexible Option is at the forefront of implementing new skills for graduates, educating the next generation of nurses about AI’s role in patient care.

RN to BSN Flexible Option Program Earns National Rankings

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing’s RN-to-BSN program offered through the UW Flexible Option degree program has been nationally recognized as a top program for its quick pace, affordability, and high quality.

Coming Full Circle: UW Flexible Option Instructor Who Completed RN-BSN Program Channels Passion for Helping Others

Jill Saxton has seen her nursing career come full circle – from the moment she started out as a CNA to earning her nurse practitioner degree and becoming an instructor at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee RN-to-BSN program offered through UW Flexible Option to shape the next generation.