U.S. News & World Report-ranked Jacksonville University is now accepting applications for its Online RN to BSN scholarship for the Spring 2014 sessions. Registered nurses who are new students in Jacksonville University’s RN to BSN online degree program should apply for a scholarship by the Spring I December 18th deadline or Spring II February 17th deadline.
The scholarship will provide a first-time student with tuition savings of 25%, up to a maximum of $3,575, for online RN to BSN nursing courses through graduation. To be eligible, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.4.
Andra Opalinski, director of RN to BSN Programs at Jacksonville University School of Nursing, said the scholarship demonstrates the university’s commitment to nurturing the professional growth of talented registered nurses.
“We are honored to support dedicated RNs in reaching their educational goals and developing sought-after skills,” said Opalinski, PhD, ARNP-BC, CEN, CNE.
Powered by University Alliance technology, the online RN to BSN degree program is designed to allow busy RNs to balance their professional demands with attaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Streaming video, live chat rooms, message boards and a 100% online classroom are among the features of the degree program.
One scholarship will be awarded for the Spring I session, which is scheduled to begin Jan. 6, 2014. One scholarship will be awarded for the Spring II session, which is scheduled to begin March 3, 2014. Interested RNs can begin the application process online at www.jacksonvilleu.com/nursing-school-scholarships or contact a program representative at 855-300-1472 for additional information.
About Jacksonville University
Recognized as one of the nation's foremost teaching institutions, Jacksonville University (JU) was founded over 75 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
The University Alliance (UA) facilitates the promotion and 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. Powered by UA’s technology and support services, its university partners have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments – making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country. University partners include Villanova University, the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, Florida Institute of Technology, Michigan State University, University of Florida, University of South Florida, Valparaiso University, New England College, University of St. Thomas, University of San Francisco, Jacksonville University, University of Vermont, The University of Scranton, and Dominican University.