U.S. News & World Report-ranked and regionally accredited Jacksonville University is proud to recognize Susan Tyler as the winner of its first-ever Online RN to BSN Honor Scholarship.
Tyler, of Jacksonville, Florida, is a registered nurse in the field of radiation oncology. As the recipient of the Fall I, 2012 session scholarship, she will receive 25% off tuition for all Jacksonville University online RN to BSN nursing classes until she completes her degree.
In an essay that accompanied her scholarship application, Tyler wrote that “it was always my dream to be a nurse.” She said that earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree will allow her to reach her full potential and become a nurse manager, which will enable her “to teach a new generation of nurses the skills necessary to do their job with caring, kindness and compassion.”
Jacksonville University (JU) will award six scholarships each year to first-time students in the RN to BSN 100% online program. Among other criteria, applicants must have a 3.4 GPA or higher upon applying to JU and maintain at least a 3.4 GPA through graduation.
“Jacksonville University is dedicated to supporting outstanding RNs in their pursuit of professional excellence and personal growth,” said Andra Opalinski, PhD, ARNP-BC, CEN, CNE, Director of RN to BSN Programs at Jacksonville University School of Nursing. “We are pleased to honor Susan Tyler as the inaugural recipient of our Online RN to BSN Honor Scholarship.”
JU’s 100% online programs, which are powered by University Alliance, a division of Bisk Education, offer 24/7 access to professor-led courses that include streaming video lectures, live chat rooms and email.
Applications are being accepted through Oct. 8, 2012, for the Jacksonville University Online RN to BSN Honor Scholarship for the Fall II, 2012 session. With the availability of financial assistance and the convenience of online learning, it is an excellent time for working RNs to advance their career by earning a BSN degree.
For more information about the scholarship and how to apply, contact a program representative at (800) 300-1472.
About Jacksonville University
Founded more than 75 years ago in Jacksonville, Florida, Jacksonville University (JU) has more than 20,000 alumni. Recognized as one of the nation's foremost teaching institutions, JU offers one of the largest online RN to BSN degree programs in the country. To meet the needs of those seeking the advanced opportunities of a postgraduate education, JU also offers a convenient online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. JU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is repeatedly named as one of America's best colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The School of Nursing holds accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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