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An Accelerated Bachelor's Degree Program...

RN's, accelerate your nursing career by earning a Penn State Bachelor of Science degree in only 3 semesters. The accelerated baccalaureate program gives nurses considering RN to BS degree the opportunity to complete their degree more quickly and conveniently while sill working and living their lives.

The program features include:

• 7-week courses
• Blended class format (classroom with Web enhancement)
• Classes meet one day a week
• Individualized clinical experiences to fit your schedule.

An Associate Degree Program...

The Penn State School of Nursing is situated in the College of Health and Human Development.

The associate degree program in nursing provides preparation for the registered nurse licensure examination, and prepares students to find positions in a variety of health care settings, such as hospitals, or long-term care facilities. Should you decide to continue your studies, this degree can help pave the way toward a four-year degree in nursing, which may be completed at Penn State Altoona in the RN/BS program.

As nursing professionals, graduates collaborate with colleagues in nursing and other disciplines to:

• Provide direct care to patients.
• Develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Help clients develop healthy lifestyles.

A Bachelor's Degree Program for Registered Nurses...

Keep up with the forefront of health care by earning your bachelor of science degree at Penn State Altoona

• Flexible scheduling, evening classes, and full or part-time study.
• Keep working while you earn your degree.
• Earn up to 33 nursing credits on the basis of previous study.
• Work in collaboration with faculty to design clinical experiences to meet your individual needs.

The School of Nursing of the Pennsylvania State University offers Registered Nurses the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing from Penn State Altoona.