Take Your Nursing Career To The Next Level AURORA, Colo., May 12
AURORA, Colo., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- With health care as one of the
fastest growing industries in the world, the demand for nurses with advanced
experience and education continues to rise. To help Registered Nurses (RNs)
remain competitive in their field, American Sentinel University is accepting
students for enrollment in its online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
program.
For many nurses looking to advance their careers, a bachelor of science in
nursing is the natural next step. The RN to BS in Nursing degree completion
(RN-BSN) program at American Sentinel is intended for registered nurses who
desire career mobility and professional development. Registered nurses with
credentials from a hospital school of nursing or with an associate degree from
a community college are eligible to enroll in this program.
"Everyone in health care, especially nurses, is finding their job
redefined by technology, from health delivery systems to patient records and
reimbursement procedures," said Dr. Richard W. Oliver, CEO and Provost of
American Sentinel. "We estimate that health care providers, payers and
patients will spend some $10 billion this year on health information systems
alone.
"American Sentinel's nursing programs are an integral part of our effort
to provide up-to-date, quality online learning at the intersection of health
care, technology and business," continued Oliver. "Both of our online nursing
programs, the RN to BSN and MS in Nursing, offer the flexibility and
affordability required by today's demanding health care schedules and
constraints."
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurses in management
positions can advance from assistant unit manager or head nurse to more
senior-level administrative roles. Increasingly, management-level nursing
positions require a graduate or an advanced degree in nursing or health
services administration.
In addition to opportunities for career advancement, nursing is a field
that is currently in high demand. The Council on Physician and Nurse Supply
recently released a statement calling for a 30 percent increase in the annual
number of nursing graduates needed to meet the nation's health care needs. As
a whole, the country is in the midst of a nursing shortage that is only
expected to intensify as baby boomers age and the need for health care grows,
according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
The shortage problem is compounded by the fact that many nursing colleges
and universities are struggling to expand enrollment levels to meet the rising
demand for nursing care, leaving some qualified students out of the advanced
classes needed to finish their degrees. With courses available entirely online
and a streamlined admissions process, American Sentinel University is able to
quickly get students on the path to finish their BSN degree.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, American Sentinel University
offers more than 24 online degree programs (with no residency requirements)
and over 231 courses. The university has over 40 full-time and adjunct
faculty, of which more than half hold a Ph.D.
Founded as a Vanderbilt University Technology Company, American Sentinel
University delivers to its students the competitive advantages of unique
online education programs focused on the needs of high-growth sectors. The
university is accredited by the U.S. Secretary of Education-recognized
Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council. For
more information, visit American Sentinel University online at
http://www.americansentinel.edu .
SOURCE American Sentinel University
