Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing
offered by American Public University

Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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APU
Overview

Learn the essential skills for providing direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation

Who should do this course?

Individuals with a strong interest in healthcare and a passion for helping others

What are the course deliverables?

Improve performance in the professional nursing role by developing leadership, management, sound clinical judgment and communication skills to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities
Use interprofessional communication and collaborative skills with patients, families, and members of healthcare teams to achieve effective and efficient coordination of care
Utilize evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and leadership principles to promote a culture of safety and achieve outcomes that are grounded in institutional values and professional ethics
Apply informatics and healthcare technologies to access critical information, to collaborate with other professionals, and to facilitate optimal patient-centered care
Apply scientific principles and the nursing process to evaluate responses to therapies and changes in patient health status
Integrate knowledge of human and organizational behavior to lead teams and promote cultures of safety
Analyze the impact of financial, regulatory, and political decisions on local, national and global health outcomes
Synthesize knowledge of ethical, socioeconomic, and cultural factors to decrease health disparities, to advocate for vulnerable populations, and to provide culturally relevant healthcare to individuals, groups, and communities
Employ a spirit of inquiry to embrace the value of lifelong learning and participate in professional activities that promote and shape the future of nursing

More about this course

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a four-year undergraduate degree program that prepares graduates for professional nursing practice
It equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings
The mission of the American Public University System's Nursing Program is to provide quality, affordable, and accessible higher education for professional registered nurses to foster lifelong learning through a spirit of inquiry to prepare students for service and leadership roles in a diverse and global society

General

Requirements for 12th grade Up Arrow Icon

Applicant must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
To apply to this program, applicant must hold the following:
- Associate degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited or board approved institution in nursing
- Current, active and unencumbered U.S. Registered Nursing (RN) license
- Signed Statement of Understanding (SOU)

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