Nursing professionals who aspire to boost their career through advanced educational qualifications will find world-class academics in a convenient 100% online classroom format at U.S. News & World Report-ranked Jacksonville University.

Jacksonville University’s School of Nursing, which is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), currently is enrolling students for upcoming sessions of its RN to BSN and MSN online degree programs.

The deadline for the Spring II session is Feb. 18, 2014, with classes starting March 3. The deadline for the Summer I session is April 15, with classes starting April 28. Classes start six times per year.

RN to BSN students who are licensed registered nurses (RN) in the United States are eligible for 30 credit hours for their active RN license and may transfer up to 60 credits from regionally accredited schools, meaning they can complete the degree program in as few as 10 months. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Clinical Nurse Educator and MSN: Leadership in Healthcare Systems can be completed in as few as 24 months.

“Nursing is one of the nation’s fastest-growing professions, with a premium placed on candidates with superior qualifications,” said Andra Opalinski, PhD, ARNP-BC, CEN, CNE, Director of RN to BSN Programs. “Our online degree programs are tailored to the needs of busy nurses, offering anytime, anywhere access to an interactive classroom.”

The Jacksonville University programs are powered by University Alliance technology. The video-based e-learning system includes features such as message boards and 100% online lectures and tests.

With deadlines approaching for the Spring II and Summer I sessions, the time to apply is now. Scholarships are also available. Contact a program representative at 855-300-1472 or visit www.jacksonvilleu.com to begin the enrollment process.

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
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.