Featuring the convenience of a 100% online classroom, U.S. News & World Report-ranked Jacksonville University offers RN to BSN and MSN online degree programs that are the ideal option for talented nurses who have resolved to advance their careers in the rapidly growing healthcare industry in 2014.

Employment of registered nurses (RNs) is projected to grow by 26% through 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Meanwhile, the Institute of Medicine recommends that 80% of nurses nationwide should have a bachelor’s degree by the end of the decade.

Jacksonville University’s online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree programs are designed to allow busy professionals to balance work and home life while attaining highly respected educational qualifications. Students in the MSN program can choose a specialization in Leadership in Healthcare Systems or Clinical Nurse Educator.

The degree programs, which are taught in eight-week sessions, are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). RNs with an active license in the United States are eligible for 30 credits and may transfer up to 60 credits. (Transferable credits must be from a regionally accredited institution and meet Jacksonville’s prerequisite credits.)

Powered by University Alliance technology, the online degree programs feature professor-led, video-based lectures, live chat rooms and message boards.

“The start of a new year is a perfect time for nurses to boost their skills and knowledge, and the JU School of Nursing’s online degree programs offer a quality education in a flexible format,” said Adrian Marrullier, Executive Vice President of Enrollment Services and Marketing for University Alliance.

RNs can visit www.jacksonvilleu.com or call 855-300-1472 to get started on advancing their credentials. The application deadline for the Spring II, 2014 session is Feb. 18, 2014.

About Jacksonville University
Recognized as one of the nation's foremost teaching institutions, Jacksonville University (JU) was founded over 80 years ago and has more than 20,000 alumni. JU has provided high-quality education for nurses through its online RN to BSN degree program – one of the largest in the country – for over 10 years. 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).

About University Alliance
University Alliance(UA) is a leader in facilitating the online delivery of associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation’s leading traditional universities and institutions. Universities powered by UA’s technology and support services have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments – making UA one of the largest facilitators of e-learning in the country.