August 25, 2006, Newsletter Issue #6: The Types of Courses You'll Take Studying for Your RN to BSN Degree

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When studying to complete your BSN degree, you will take the following kinds of RN courses:

• BSN candidates will be required to take general education classes to be awarded a bachelors

• Nursing Research Methods. This helps you conduct research about relevant health care problems.

• Community Issues In Nursing. You will learn about health issues that affect communities, both local and global, and learn how to become a steward of those communities.

• Transition to Professional Nursing. Since most associate’s degree programs focus on skills-based nursing, most RN to BSN completion programs will offer a course to help you to transition to a more professional nursing role.

• Nursing Clinical or Practical Courses. You will probably be required to complete clinical training, which helps you get hands-on experience as a nurse.

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