An In-demand Credential

Nursing is one of today’s fastest-growing careers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 200,000 openings for registered nurses are projected each year over the next decade. With increasing demand, educational standards for nurses are also rising, as most employers express a strong preference for nurses with bachelor’s degrees. A BSN from Dominican’s Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing will elevate your career with increased earning potential and more rewarding opportunities.

My education emphasized how important community is and knowing the community you work in. Healthcare is not within the four walls of a doctors’ office or a hospital.”

Abigail Johnson
Dominican University Graduate

A Better Path to Your BSN

Designed for working RNs, the RN-BSN program is 100% online with optional campus visit opportunities if one-on-one instruction is desired. You can attend full time or part time and earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 12 months with affordable tuition. Along the way, you’ll work closely with outstanding faculty who bring years of nursing experience to the classroom. Your BSN opens the door to career advancement, increased responsibility and higher salary potential.

More Job Opportunities

Your BSN degree will position you to earn an advanced degree that will qualify you for positions such as advanced practice nurse, nurse educator, clinical nurse specialist and more. 

Higher Demand

According to a 2023 survey from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the average job offer rate for new BSN graduates is around 84%.

Higher Earnings Potential

On average, BSN-prepared nurses earn more than RNs—both because employers value the degree and because they qualify for higher-paying positions.

Learn Interdisciplinary Skills

The liberal arts courses you’ll take in Dominican’s BSN program will help you develop communication, problem-solving and leadership skills—essential factors for a fulfilling career as a nurse.

A Holistic Approach to Nursing Education

The Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing’s RN-BSN curriculum bridges well established liberal arts education with effective communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills of the RN. Our program will enhance your strong writing skills, understanding of the legal and ethical landscape of health care and provide the opportunity to explore the novel liberal arts and sciences in seminar classes designed to examine “Big Questions” that impact society and health care alike.

During my senior capstone clinical, I had to complete 180 hours of hands-on experience in a hospital with a nurse preceptor. This one-on-one mentorship allowed me to put my classroom skills into practical use. I was placed on a labor and delivery floor, which was the specialty I was most interested in. I had the honor and privilege of participating in several patients' birthing experiences. Getting to see people become parents for the first time, and being part of such a vulnerable experience, truly confirmed my passion for women's health advocacy.”

Naomi Moreland
Dominican University Graduate

The Dominican Difference

We take a relationship-centered approach to nursing education. Though classes are online, you’ll work collaboratively and build close partnerships with faculty and colleagues. In keeping with Dominican’s mission, our nursing program provides a foundation for professional practice that respects the dignity of each and every person, pursuit of the common good, and concern for those most vulnerable.

For more information,
please contact:

Myra Carew
Executive Director
Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing
mcarew1@dom.edu

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