Online Nursing Programs: Advancing Your Career in Healthcare

The CUNY School of Professional Studies offers a portfolio of online degree and advanced certificate programs in nursing in order to help fill the growing void within the healthcare system. Serving as the first fully online nursing degrees in the CUNY system, our programs help nurses advance within their careers while continuing their education in a timely, flexible, and affordable way.

CUNY School of Professional Studies Online Nursing Programs

RN to BS in Nursing (120 credits)

Students in this program:

• Build on knowledge gained at the associate’s degree level of nursing through the exploration of issues related to today’s changing healthcare environment
• Manage patient care effectively to ensure the best possible healthcare outcomes
• Practice nursing through a humanitarian, altruistic, and cultural lens
• Provide a safe environment for the delivery of care

Nursing Education Programs

• RN to BS-MS in Nursing Education (Accelerated Program 150 Credits)
• MS in Nursing Education (45 Credits)
• Advanced Certificate in Nursing Education (18 Credits)

Students in these programs:

• Adapt and teach education strategies for diverse learners
• Develop clinical classroom evaluation strategies
• Create curricula focused on the changing healthcare system
• Integrate effective evidence-based practices in academic and clinical healthcare settings
• Are qualified to serves as nurse educators in a variety of setting upon graduation

Nursing Informatics Programs

• RN to BS-MS in Nursing Informatics (Accelerated Program 150 Credits)
• MS in Nursing Informatics (45 Credits)
• Advanced Certificate in Nursing Informatics (18 Credits)

Students in these programs:

• Use data to synthesize knowledge, inform decision support, and manage outcomes
• Provide oversight in the integration of technologies to advance health results
• Help shape health policies and standards at the state, national, and organizational levels
• Conduct informatics research that impacts both caregivers and consumers
• Are qualified to serve as clinical informatics nurses and informatics nurse specialists upon graduation

Nursing Organizational Leadership Programs

• RN to BS-MS in Nursing Organizational Leadership (Accelerated Program 150 Credits)
• MS in Nursing Organizational Leadership (45 Credits)
• Advanced Certificate in Nursing Organizational Leadership (18 Credits)

Students in these programs:

• Promote innovative change and quality outcomes
• Focus on aspects of leadership, management, innovation, and quality care in nursing
• Will contribute to the health, education, and social structure of communities by assuming leadership positions
• Build collaborative interprofessional healthcare teams to coordinate care
• Employ advocacy strategies to influence policy across the healthcare spectrum
• Are qualified to serve as directors of nursing, nursing managers, and wellness program directors upon graduation

Admission Requirements for CUNY SPS Online Nursing Programs

Review the admission requirements chart to find out which online nursing program is best for you.

Program	RN License	Degree Required	GPA	Personal Statement	Overview of an Evidence-Based Practice Project	Letters of Recommendation	Resume
RN-BS in Nursing	Yes*	Associate's Degree	3.0 or higher	Yes	No	0	No
Accelerated RN to BS-MS in Nursing Programs	RN License required at the time of application	Associate's Degree	3.0 or higher	Yes	Yes	2	Yes
MS in Nursing Programs	RN License required at the time of application	Bachelor's Degree	3.0 or higher	Yes	Yes	2	Yes
Advanced Certificates in Nursing	RN License required at the time of application	Master's Degree	3.0 or higher	Yes	Yes	2	Yes

*Applicants who do not currently hold an RN license may apply to the program in the last semester of their pre-licensure program in anticipation of licensure. Unlicensed students who meet the eligibility criteria will be admitted on a case by case basis and will be required to obtain their RN license before beginning their second term in the program.

**GPA on a 4.0 scale

SUNY Delhi School of Nursing: A Leader in Nursing Education

SUNY Delhi’s School of Nursing is a supportive environment where future nurses will learn to contribute to the advancement of healthcare and become leaders in the industry. SUNY Delhi has been a leader in nursing education for over 50 years and we currently offer five degrees including a two-year Registered Nursing (RN) degree, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a dual-degree RN & BSN, and two different Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees.

• Faculty are committed to high-quality instruction and delivering education that is innovative, uses cutting-edge technology, and is relevant to the needs of a culturally diverse, global population.
• Courses weave together theory and hands-on work that prepare students for clinical rotations at hospitals, nursing facilities, and other healthcare settings.
• A nationwide shortage of nurses leads to multiple career options for graduates of our nursing programs.
• RN-to-BSN and MSN degrees are offered fully online, designed with flexibility for working nurses to complete their degrees.
• Accredited programs ensuring the highest level of excellence in instruction and facilities.
• Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing offers professional development opportunities.

Associate in Applied Science in Nursing

This two-year program prepares you to take the NCLEX–RN exam and work as a Registered Nurse.

• Excellent clinical preparation is offered in partnership with a variety of agencies throughout the local area with exposure to both acute care and community treatment programs.
• Coursework includes learning to care for patients’ physical and emotional needs, safety standards, communication, and use of technology to deliver quality healthcare.
• Accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Nursing Dual Degree (AAS & BSN)

Students will earn both the associate's (two-year) degree and a bachelor’s degree in four years or less (summer sessions available).

• A bachelor’s degree prepares you to take on leadership and management roles in addition to clinical nursing practice.
• The first three years take place in a live classroom setting and the last year consists of online coursework.
• Affordable tuition & fees
• Accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Online RN-to-BSN (BSN)

A fully online program with flexibility and costs designed for working nurses. Courses are offered in two 7-week sessions each semester and the degree can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.

• Precepted practicum experiences for select courses are completed in the student's hometown area.
• Easy to use, web-supported classes with technical assistance and tutoring available 24/7.
• Affordable tuition & fees
• Accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Online Master’s in Nursing Administration (MS)

Graduates are prepared to fulfill roles as nurse managers or directors in modern healthcare settings.

• GRE scores are not required for admission.
• Two 7-week sessions per semester offer flexibility and the degree can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.
• Easy to use, web-supported classes with technical assistance and tutoring available 24/7.
• Affordable tuition & fees
• Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Online Master’s in Nursing Education (MS)

Graduates are prepared to fulfill roles as teachers in nursing pre-licensure and college programs, act as nursing staff development coordinators, and in-service/community educators.

Chamberlain University: A Leader in Online Nursing Education

Chamberlain University confers degrees earned online from its main campus in Addison, Illinois. As a university solely dedicated to healthcare education, Chamberlain has a long history of successfully delivering a top quality online BSN program with options for pre-licensure nurses and RNs, as well as advanced nursing degrees and education for other health professions. We empower global healthcare professionals to advance the health of people, families, communities and nations. Chamberlain has had years to hone our online nursing programs. We launched our first online program over 20 years ago, and our work is never done.

The Chamberlain Online Learning Advantage

Our curriculum instruction and design team is focused on regularly refining the online education experience to enhance the learning of our students. As a leading healthcare educator in the United States, we focus on delivering dynamic online learning experiences and remain true to our mission of providing a high-value education, regardless of the delivery format, to support those called to make a difference in healthcare.

Experienced Educators

At Chamberlain, our online nursing programs are supported by faculty who are not only field-tested healthcare professionals with real-world experience and ready to teach in an online nursing school format. Through our Center for Faculty Excellence, we ensure that instructors are fully prepared to teach in any format. Our structured faculty development plan is grounded in learning theory and best practices for delivering an engaging and meaningful student experience in our online nursing programs. You can also expect timely interactions and instructors who are easily available when you have questions and concerns throughout your courses — fostering an environment of collaboration and engagement in our pre-licensure and post-licensure online programs and College of Health Professions online programs. That goes a long way toward helping you achieve your academic goals and reach your dreams.

Connected Learning Community

Although you may not be sitting next to your classmates in a traditional classroom in one of our online nursing programs, our students tell us they feel even more connected to their professors and peers in the online setting. Find a sense of belonging in your online courses and make a meaningful connection with someone to support you and hold you accountable to meet shared learning goals. At Chamberlain, you’ll benefit from:

• Limited online class sizes
• Getting to know students through weekly check-in sessions
• Small groups for discussions

For select programs, like the online nursing programs, there is even a dedicated space within the online learning platform for peer-to-peer and faculty-to-peer interactions. The personal connections you make online are vital to your learning experience and will provide real benefits as you pursue your degree.

Cutting-Edge Online Tools

In an online nursing school, it’s important to have state-of-the-art tools at your fingertips to develop and apply your clinical knowledge in a simulated environment. Select Chamberlain online nursing programs feature a virtual simulation resource called i-Human Patients (IHP). This cloud-based, highly interactive application is designed to help you respond to patient care situations and develop clinical judgement skills in a 100% virtual environment. This includes simulating communication with patients, performing health assessments, identifying underlying problems and documenting detailed patient notes. IHP builds confidence for in-person clinical practice for students in our BSN online and College of Health Professions online programs.

Your path to learning in online nursing programs and College of Health Professions programs is unique depending on who you are, how you learn and what prerequisite knowledge you may have. Early assessments are emphasized, along with personalized support plans, ongoing coaching and individualized attention. For example, Chamberlain’s innovative Personalized Learning Platform for select programs empowers you to move through your studies at your own pace.