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RN to BSN
Advance your nursing practice through leadership training, evidence-based care strategies, and population health perspectives.
This program is designed specifically to help Registered Nurses (RN) earn their Bachelor of Science degree (BSN)
Nurses are at the forefront of healthcare and integral to patient outcomes. The pandemic has further highlighted the impact of nurses on the health and well-being of the region, nation, and across the globe. While there are numerous avenues to enter the nursing profession, research demonstrates distinct benefits to obtaining a bachelor’s degree with patient outcomes improved and mortality rates and missed care opportunities reduced (AACN, 2019).
The RN-BSN Program at Centenary University will allow you to take the next step in your career journey. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program builds on your previous nursing coursework with an in-depth exploration of nursing research and evidence-based practice, public health, health care policy, health equity, and nursing leadership and management principles. This will expand your knowledge related to cultural, political, economic, and social issues that influence the delivery of care.
New Jersey is the 9th highest-paid state for RN salaries with a median hourly rate of $34.10 to $56.73; this rate is dependent on factors such as education (NJSNA, 2022). Education makes a difference in nursing practice and the RN-BSN program at Centenary University will expand your career opportunities and create a pathway to advanced study.
The RN-BSN program at Centenary University is a 30-credit degree program offered online with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous class sessions that consider the demands of work and/or family life. You will earn credit for your unencumbered nursing license as well as previous coursework (previous coursework reviewed on an individual basis).
Centenary University’s Working BSN allows working adults, like you, to earn a Bachelor’s Degree online while you work.
Your Future
Academic Advancement:
Next steps include MSN, DNP, nurse practitioner specialization, nurse educator, clinical leadership, public health, healthcare administration, or informatics credential.
Career Pathways:
Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist
Industry Outlook:
High demand for nurses, with strong job growth driven by an aging population and healthcare reforms.
Regional employers include
RWJBarnabas Health; Hackensack Meridian Health; Atlantic Health System; Cooper University Health Care; Virtua Health; Valley Health System; Inspira Health; University Hospital Newark; VA New Jersey Health Care.
Salary Outlook:
$60,000 – $100,000
Getting Started
For New Jersey entry-level roles aligned to BS in Nursing, a reasonable starting range is approximately $80,000–$95,000, depending on role, licensure/certification, employer type, and prior experience.
Early Career and Progression
Approx. $105,000 midpoint at about five years, with higher earnings in specialized, licensed, technical, supervisory, or high-demand settings.
Approx. $125,000 average or attainable mid-career benchmark around ten years, especially for advanced credentials, management responsibility, or specialized practice.
*Salary and Outlook Data