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Inside UIC's Online RN to BSN Program

Explore stories and insights from UIC’s Online RN to BSN. From alumni career outcomes to faculty perspectives, course highlights, and industry trends, see how we prepare nurses for leadership in evidence-based patient care.

 

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Featured Articles

What is a BSN? Exploring Benefits and Career Opportunities
Learn about the RN to BSN degree program, plus job opportunities and salary ranges for BSN-educated nurses.
Meet UIC’s Online RN to BSN Program Director
In this spotlight, she shares her vision for the program, the qualities every nurse needs today, and advice for RNs considering their BSN.
UIC alumna Sandra Ann Kline shares her empowering RN to BSN journey
With over 40 years of experiencing work as an RN, Kline has navigated various roles in nursing, from floor nursing to education programs.

Alumni Stories

Inside a UIC Online RN to BSN Student’s Work Week
How Joshua Deloach-Preston balances work, school, and family.
This Nurse’s Inspiring Story Shows It’s Never Too Late to Return to School
Victoria Roehl’s journey to earning her BSN didn’t follow a straight line. She started college in the mid-80s, but a cancer diagnosis forced her to put everything on hold.
RN to BSN alumna fosters community care through online program
Meet Isabelle Walker. Ever since she was young, Isabelle knew she wanted to help people. Today, she works as an ICU nurse.
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Course Highlights

Shape the Future of Nursing: Inside UIC’s Health Policy Course
Learn how NURS 397 encourages nurses to think critically about the future of the profession and their role in shaping it.
Safety in Nursing: What Nurses Learn in UIC’s RN to BSN Course
Every nurse plays a role in patient safety, from recognizing personal bias to improving communication with patients and colleagues.
What UIC’s RN to BSN Program Teaches About Nursing Leadership
In NURS 372 students learn how to recognize their strengths, navigate knowledge gaps, and better understand what leadership in nursing looks like.
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Faculty Stories

Get to Know Your Professor: 4 Insights from Theresa Williams on Nursing Leadership and Learning
As a nurse, the proper education can do more than check a box; it can shape how you lead, advocate, and grow in your career.
This UIC RN to BSN Professor Helps Nurses Reduce Burnout and Improve Care
Having practiced as a pediatric nurse practitioner for almost two decades and as an educator at UIC for over a decade, Dr. Ritter brings a passion for teaching and patient care to each class she instructs.
Why Earning Your BSN Matters: Insights from a UIC RN to BSN Professor
Nancy Innella, PhD, RN, has dedicated her career to advancing nursing through both clinical practice and education.
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Industry Insights

What Is Public Health Nursing?
Explore job responsibilities, career outlook, salary details, and how UIC’s Online RN to BSN program can help you advance your nursing career.
Top 8 Reasons to Earn Your BSN as a Registered Nurse
If you’re already a registered nurse (RN), you know how quickly healthcare changes.
How Long Does It Take to Complete an RN to BSN Degree Online?
The answer depends on several factors, including your previous coursework, your chosen pace, and the program's flexibility.
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