Choose Your Nursing Path
RN-to-BSN and Beyond
A BSN can lay the groundwork for advanced practice, master’s level nurse roles. Learn about other nursing careers:
Start a Nursing Career
If an RN career is a future goal, we can help you enter the nursing field now with degree and certificate programs that provide basic nursing skills plus rapid access into entry-level roles:Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
RN-to-BSN: Frequently Asked Questions
Here’s everything in a nutshell about getting started in nursing, what to look for in your program, what you’ll study, the NCLEX-RN, online classes, and much more.
Steps to Become a Nurse
Step 1: Understand Your Options
Learn about fast-track RN-to-BSN degree programs and other ways you can enter the nursing field.
Step 2: Choose the Right Education
Once you’ve decided on an RN-to-BSN, make sure you know what to ask a school and what’s important to consider before you enroll.
Step 3: Clinical Experience Matters
All nursing students are required to complete supervised clinical duties, where you’ll work with professional nurses to address real-life scenarios that occur in every medical facility.
Step 4: Pass the NCLEX-RN and Get Licensed
You’ll be required to be licensed to practice no matter what state you live in, and to prepare for licensing you’ll need to graduate from an approved program—and pass the NCLEX-RN.
Step 5: Choose Your Specialization
Earning professional certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center demonstrates your knowledge in a specialty, and displays your dedication to your chosen career.
Step 1: Understand Your Options
Learn about fast-track RN-to-BSN degree programs and other ways you can enter the nursing field.
Step 2: Choose the Right Education
Once you’ve decided on an RN-to-BSN, make sure you know what to ask a school and what’s important to consider before you enroll.
Step 3: Clinical Experience Matters
All nursing students are required to complete supervised clinical duties, where you’ll work with professional nurses to address real-life scenarios that occur in every medical facility.
Step 4: Pass the NCLEX-RN and Get Licensed
You’ll be required to be licensed to practice no matter what state you live in, and to prepare for licensing you’ll need to graduate from an approved program—and pass the NCLEX-RN.
Step 5: Choose Your Specialization
Earning professional certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center demonstrates your knowledge in a specialty, and displays your dedication to your chosen career.
Free eBook: Why a BSN Matters
Our eBook can help you make important decisions about the value of returning to school to earn your BSN. Simply put, a BSN can help you step into leadership and advanced practice nursing roles. Download Why a BSN Matters to learn how you can make smart choices about your future.
Getting Your RN-to-BSN Online
Nursing may be a hands-on profession, but there’s great news for those who need an online degree to advance their careers. RN-to-BSN online programs are available and are specifically designed for busy nurses who need to work while they go to school.
Ready to Get Started?
As more nurses realize the value of earning a BSN, now is a great time to consider an RN-to-BSN program if you’re already working in the field. Just tell us a little about yourself and we’ll connect you with schools that offer accredited RN-to-BSN degree programs.