Our Stories 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. Browse by category: Alumni | Courses | Faculty | Industry Featured Articles Copy link What Is a BSN Degree? Benefits, Salary, and Career Paths Thinking about a BSN? Learn what it is, why it matters, and how it can expand your career opportunities as a nurse. 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. 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. Alumni Stories Copy link From ADN to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner After changing careers and returning to school later in life, Adam Mayfield found the academic foundation and faculty support that helped prepare him for the next step toward becoming a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Earning a BSN Online While Living in a Rural Community Stacey Hastie shares how UIC’s Online RN to BSN program helped her advance her nursing career and continue serving underserved populations close to home. Inside a UIC Online RN to BSN Student’s Work Week How Joshua Deloach-Preston balances work, school, and family. More Alumni Articles Course Highlights Copy link 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. More Course Articles Faculty Stories Copy link 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. More Faculty Articles Industry Insights Copy link 5 Reasons Nurses Choose the ADN to BSN Route Explore why many aspiring and working nurses choose the ADN to BSN route to enter the workforce sooner while continuing to build long-term career opportunities. RN vs. BSN: What’s the Difference Understand the differences between an RN and BSN and why it matters for your nursing career, from job opportunities to long-term earning potential. 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. More Industry Articles Ready to Take the First Step Toward Your BSN? Copy link Envelope icon Request Information Calendar icon Attend an Info Session
