Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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ADN to BSN Through Your Local Community College

For more information about this unique opportunity, contact your local community college or Mason Kochanski, ADN to BSN and RN to BSN Coordinator, (989) 964-4184, rnbsn@svsu.edu

Alpena Community College has selected SVSU as its partner university for nurses to complete their bachelor's degrees. Under the agreement, students who complete an Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) at ACC can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from SVSU's fully accredited program.

Bay College has selected Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) as its partner university for nurses to complete their bachelor's degrees. Under the agreement, students who complete an Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) at Bay College can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from SVSU's fully accredited program.

Delta College has teamed up with Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) to offer a special program for nursing students. While studying for their Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) at Delta, students can also take classes toward their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at the same time. This program allows students to earn their BSN within two or three semesters after finishing their ADN.

Through the ADN to BSN program, Kirtland Community College students who are pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) are able to concurrently work on a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) accredited by SVSU. All BSN courses will be delivered fully on the Kirtland campus.

Montcalm Community College (MCC) and Saginaw Valley State University recently signed an agreement that gives nursing students more education options. An articulation agreement between the two institutions allows students from MCC to transfer the credits they earned from their Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at SVSU.

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In recent years, nurses with a BSN have become highly sought after by healthcare employers.
According to the AACN (American Association of Colleges of Nursing), numerous studies show that nursing staffs with a higher proportion of BSNs compared to ADNs result in lower patient mortality and better outcomes.
Within the United States, nurses with a BSN earn a higher average salary than nurses with an associate degree. Furthermore, a BSN makes you competitive for promotions, and rising to higher levels in your nursing career comes with more pay.
A BSN makes you attractive for competitive specialties, including specialties that require in-depth expertise.
Many employers prefer hiring nurses with a BSN, including some of the top healthcare facilities.