Ohio University is developing partnerships with health care providers to provide relevant and efficient nurse education. Through these partnerships, health care providers use Ohio University's high quality RN-to-BSN program to recruit, retain, and enhance the effectiveness of associate degree and diploma-prepared nurses.
Highlights:
- Affordable: Ohio University offers this online RN-to-BSN program for $5,850*. Support courses also may be taken through this program at affordable tuition.
- Convenient: The RN-to-BSN program can be completed in as little as 18-24 months through an innovative learning management system that allows nurses to complete most course work in the convenience of their homes while being closely supported by an academic coach.
- Effective: Research published in
Nurse Leader, a periodical for the
American Organization of Nurse Executives, shows
that an increased percentage of bachelor's-prepared nurses results in improved patient outcomes due to advanced professional behaviors, including:
- Problem solving
- Performance of complex functions
- Effective communication
Benefits for Health Care Partners:
- Join an elite group of partners. Ohio University Academic Outreach Initiative includes a growing number of the top 20 health care systems in Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
- Reduce tuition reimbursement expense. The RN-to-BSN Academic Outreach Initiative offers preferred tuition of $5,850*, well below the average cost of over $12,000 in the state of Ohio.
- Recruit, retain, and grow future managers. Use this relevant degree program to attract and keep excellent nurses who are interested in growing their careers.
- Offer career advancement. Provide opportunities for more qualified employees.
- Save in education costs! The RN-to-BSN Academic Outreach Initiative Program can help employers reduce education costs by aligning bachelor's degree-trained nurses with hospital goals.
To find out if your employer or membership organization is a partner, visit our partners list.
To become a partner, contact academicoutreach@ohio.edu now!
If your employer is not a partner, but you are interested in Ohio University’s other nursing programs, visit www.ohio.edu/nursing.
*$5,850 tuition for 12 nursing courses. Additional requirements must be completed to earn a bachelor's degree.
