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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

At Governors State University, we know nurses are often the hardest working professionals in healthcare. We also know the difference a BSN can make in a nurse's career. So we’ve created an RN to BSNFact Box: Employment for nurses is expected to grow more than 27 percent through 2014. As the profession grows, nurses who complete their BSN will have greater opportunity for advancement and better job prospects.* program with the flexibility and online enhancements you need to make it to class – and to make your living, too.

We also offer responsive, one-on-one advising, so you can get the attention – and answers – you need when you need them.

Our program is part-time or full-time, depending on your needs. And Governors State remains one of the most affordable universities in the State of Illinois—so your education won’t break your bank.

Most important, the RN to BSN program in the College of Health and Human Services will make you a better nurse. We'll enhance your clinical skills. We’ll increase your understanding in the sciences. We’ll build your knowledge of the profession. When you complete our program, you’ll have the skills to be a better communicator and a better manager. Moreover, you’ll approach patient care with a greater expertise.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Registered Nurses, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm (visited May 27, 2007).